SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 6, 1994
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YANKEE ENERGY SYSTEM, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Connecticut 0-17605 06-123643
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
599 Research Parkway, Meriden, Connecticut, 06450-1030
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203)639-4000
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n/a
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(Former name or address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 5 - Other Events
On December 6, 1994, Philip T. Ashton announced to the Board
of Directors of Yankee Energy System, Inc. (the "Company") his
intention to retire as Chief Executive Officer effective March 1,
1995. Effective March 1, 1995, Branko Terzic, President and Chief
Operating Officer will assume the additional position of Chief
Executive Officer. Mr. Ashton will continue as Chairman of the
Board. Mr. Terzic was also elected a director of the Company on
December 6, 1994.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange
act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
YANKEE ENERGY SYSTEM, INC.
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(Registrant)
/s/ Mary J. Healey
Date: December 6, 1994 ---------------------------
Mary J. Healey
Secretary and Assistant
General Counsel