SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report
(Date of earliest
event reported): January 26, 2000
Alliant Energy Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin 1-9894 39-1380265
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
222 West Washington Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53703
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(608) 252-3311
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(Registrant's telephone number)
Item 5. Other Events.
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On January 26, 2000, Alliant Energy Corporation issued a press release
pursuant to the Rule 135c safe harbor for reporting issuers announcing certain
proposed unregistered offerings. The press release announces that Alliant Energy
Resources, Inc., the parent company of Alliant Energy Corporation's diversified
operations, intends to offer approximately $350 million aggregate principal
amount of Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2030 in a private placement in
accordance with Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. A copy of such press
release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is being filed herewith:
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(99.1) Alliant Energy Corporation Press Release dated January 26,
2000.
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SIGNATURES
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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.
ALLIANT ENERGY CORPORATION
Date: January 26, 2000 By: /s/ Edward M. Gleason
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Edward M. Gleason
Vice President-Treasurer and
Corporate Secretary
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ALLIANT ENERGY CORPORATION
Exhibit Index to Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated January 26, 2000
Exhibit
Number
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(99.1) Alliant Energy Corporation Press Release dated January 26, 2000.
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