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): June 10, 2003
THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Kansas
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-3368 44-0236370
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
602 Joplin Street, Joplin, Missouri 64801
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (417) 625-5100
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Not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
Securities Resolution No. 4 dated as of June 10, 2003, of the Company
under the Indenture for Unsecured Debt Securities.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed herewith:
Exhibit No. Description
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4 Securities Resolution No. 4 dated as of June 10, 2003, of
the Company under the Indenture for Unsecured Debt
Securities.
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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.
THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
By: /s/ G.A. Knapp
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Name: Gregory A. Knapp
Title: Vice President - Finance and Chief
Financial Officer
Dated: July 29, 2003
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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4 Securities Resolution No. 4 dated as of June 10, 2003, of the Company
under the Indenture for Unsecured Debt Securities.
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