UNITED STATES
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
January 23, 2002
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEW JERSEY 1-8359 22-2376465
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
1415 Wyckoff Road, Wall, New Jersey 07719
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
732-938-1480
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial statements of business acquired. Not applicable.
(b) Pro forma financial information. Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Press Release dated January 23, 2002 (furnished pursuant to
Item 9).
Item 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On January 23, 2002, New Jersey Resources Corporation announced fiscal 2002
first quarter earnings, a three-for-two stock split and an increase to share
repurchase plan, as more fully described in the press release, dated January 23,
2002, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. The press release is
incorporated by reference in this Item 9. The furnishing of these materials is
not intended to constitute a representation that such furnishing is required by
Regulation FD or that the materials include material investor information that
is not otherwise publicly available.
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.
Dated: January 23, 2002 NEW JERSEY RESOURCES
CORPORATION
By: /s/ OLETA J. HARDEN
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Name: Oleta J. Harden
Title: Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and
Corporate Secretary
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated January 23, 2002 (furnished pursuant to (Item 9).
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