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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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
SEMCO ENERGY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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MICHIGAN 001-15565 38-2144267
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
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28470 13 MILE ROAD, STE. 300
FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN 48334
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (248) 702-6000
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N/A
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REQUIRED FD DISCLOSURE.
On December 12, 2003, SEMCO Energy, Inc. issued the attached press
release, which announced the private placement of $50 million in aggregate
principal amount of its 7 3/4% senior unsecured notes due 2013.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release issued December 12, 2003.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
SEMCO Energy, Inc.
(Registrant)
Dated: December 12, 2003 By: /s/ John E. Schneider
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Name: John E. Schneider
Title: Senior Vice President, Treasurer and
C.F.O.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Form 8-K
November 12, 2003
FILED
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION HEREWITH BY REFERENCE
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99.1 Press Release issued X
December 12, 2003