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 12, 2003
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Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
North Carolina 1-6196 56-0556998
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1915 Rexford Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code (704) 364-3120
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report.)
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Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
On December 12, 2003, Piedmont Natural Gas Company issued a Press Release to
report that Donald S. Russell has retired from the Board of Directors after 37
years of service. There are no disagreements with Piedmont on any matter
relating to our operations, policies or practices. A copy of the Press Release
is attached as an exhibit to this Form 8-K.
On December 12, 2003, Piedmont issued a Press Release to report that Frank B.
Holding, Jr., has been elected to the Board of Directors. Mr. Holding is
President of First Citizens Bank of Raleigh, North Carolina. A copy of the Press
Release is attached as an exhibit to this Form 8-K.
On December 12, 2003, Piedmont issued a Press Release to report that Thomas E.
Skains has been elected to the additional position of Chairman of the Board of
Directors. Mr. Skains was named President and Chief Executive Officer in
February 2003. The Press Release also reported that Malcolm E. Everett III has
been elected to serve as Independent Lead Director of the Board of Directors.
Mr. Everett joined the Board of Directors in February 2002. A copy of the Press
Release is attached as an exhibit to this Form 8-K.
On December 12, 2003, Piedmont issued a Press Release to report that P. M.
(Mike) Forrester has been elected to the position of Vice President - South
Carolina Operations. Mr. Forrester replaces W. D. (Bill) Workman who is retiring
February 1, 2004, after ten years of service. A copy of the Press Release is
attached as an exhibit to this Form 8-K.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated December 12, 2003, re retirement of Donald S.
Russell from the Board of Directors.
99.2 Press Release dated December 12, 2003, re election of Frank B.
Holding, Jr., to the Board of Directors.
99.3 Press Release dated December 12, 2003, re election of Thomas E.
Skains to Chairman of the Board of Directors and election of
Malcolm E. Everett III to Independent Lead Director of the Board of
Directors.
99.4 Press Release dated December 12, 2003, re election of P. M. (Mike)
Forrester to Vice President - South Carolina Operations and
retirement of W. D. (Bill) Workman.
99.5 Press Release dated December 12, 2003, re 2003 Year-End Operating
Results.
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Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On December 12, 2003, Piedmont issued a Press Release to report financial
results for the fiscal year and for the fourth quarter ended October 31, 2003,
subject to completion of the annual audit. A copy of the Press Release is
attached as an exhibit to this Form 8-K.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc.
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(Registrant)
By /s/ Barry L. Guy
Barry L. Guy
Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date December 15, 2003
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