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 (Date of earliest event reported): November 23, 1998
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EASTERN ENTERPRISES
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Massachusetts 1-2297 04-1270730
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(State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification No.)
incorporation)
9 Riverside Road, Weston, Massachusetts 02493
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (781) 647-2300
None
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events
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Restated Consolidated Financials. The consolidated financial statements of
Eastern Enterprises ("Eastern") for its fiscal years ended December 31, 1997,
1996 and 1995 have been restated to reflect the business combination between
Eastern and Essex County Gas Company ("Essex Gas") effective September 30, 1998
and accounted for under the pooling of interests method. The financial
information noted above is contained in the revised management's discussion and
analysis and in the financial statements and footnotes which are included as
Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively and incorporated by reference
herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired. Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 27.1 - Restated Financial Data Schedule - For the
twelve months ended December 31, 1997.
Exhibit 27.2 - Restated Financial Data Schedule - For the
twelve months ended December 31, 1996.
Exhibit 27.3 - Restated Financial Data Schedule - For the
twelve months ended December 31, 1995.
Exhibit 27.4 - Restated Financial Data Schedule - For the
three months ended March 31, 1997.
Exhibit 27.5 - Restated Financial Data Schedule - For the six
months ended June 30, 1997.
Exhibit 27.6 - Restated Financial Data Schedule - For the nine
months ended September 30, 1997.
Exhibit 27.7 - Restated Financial Data Schedule - For the
three months ended March 31, 1996.
Exhibit 27.8 - Restated Financial Data Schedule - For the six
months ended June 30, 1996.
Exhibit 27.9 - Restated Financial Data Schedule - For the nine
months ended September 30, 1996.
Exhibit 99.1 - The revised Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of
Eastern Enterprises for its fiscal years ended December 31,
1997, 1996 and 1995.
Exhibit 99.2 - The audited restated consolidated financial
statements of Eastern Enterprises for its fiscal years ended
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995.
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SIGNATURE
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 hereunto duly authorized.
EASTERN ENTERPRISES
Date: November 23, 1998 By: /s/ JAMES J. HARPER
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James J. Harper
Vice President and Controller
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