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 5, 1999 (November 4, 1999) UtiliCorp United Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-3562 44-0541877 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number Identification incorporation) No.) 20 West Ninth Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64105 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number including area code (816) 421-6600 (Former name of former address, if changed since last report) Not Applicable Item 5. Other Events. On November 4, 1999, UtiliCorp issued a press release reporting results of operations for the period ending September 30, 1999. The press release attached as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K amends the disclosure set forth in the press release issued on November 4, 1999 with respect to UtiliCorp's ownership of Quanta Services, Inc. In the November 4, 1999 press release, UtiliCorp reported that it effectively owned approximately 35% of Quanta. That percentage has been changed to reflect the fact that UtiliCorp effectively owns 28% of Quanta. This correction does not affect any of the other disclosures made in the November 4, 1999 press release. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Exhibit 12, Statement Regarding Computation of Ratios (b) Exhibit 99, Press released dated November 4, 1999. 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. UtiliCorp United Inc. By: /s/ Daniel J. Streek Daniel J. Streek Vice President & Assistant Controller Date: November 5, 1999