SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report: May 31, 2002
SEMCO ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MICHIGAN 001-15565 38-2144267
(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
28470 13 MILE ROAD, STE. 300, FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN 48334
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 248-702-6000
Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant.
This is the second Form 8-K filed by the Company in connection with the
Company's decision to replace its independent auditors. See Form 8-K dated May
2, 2002. Upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee of the Board of
Directors of the Company, the Board of Directors on May 28, 2002 approved the
engagement of the firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its independent auditor
to audit the Company's financial statements, replacing the firm of Arthur
Andersen LLP. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP on May 29, 2002 accepted this
engagement. During the two most recent fiscal years, and the subsequent interim
period prior to May 28, 2002, the Company did not consult with
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
SEMCO Energy, Inc.
(Registrant)
Dated: May 31, 2002 By:/s/John E. Schneider
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Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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