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): December 19, 1997
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EASTERN ENTERPRISES
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(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 02193
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (781) 647-2300
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None
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 1 through 4 and Items 6, 7(a) and (b), 8 and 9. Not Applicable.
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Item 5. Other Events
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Incorporated herewith is one PRESS RELEASE attached hereto as Exhibit
99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits
99.1 -- PRESS RELEASE
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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: December 23, 1997 By /s/ Walter J. Flaherty
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Walter J. Flaherty
Senior Vice President and CFO
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibits Page
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99.1 -- Press Release 5
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