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: January 11, 2000 CONSOLIDATED EDISON, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) New York 1-14514 13-3965100 (State of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 4 Irving Place, New York, New York 10003 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number: (212) 460-3900 - 2 - INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS As of January 11, 2000 Consolidated Edison and Northeast Utilities amended their Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 13, 1999. A copy of their Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger is filed as an exhibit to this report. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits 2 Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 13, 1999, as amended and restated as of January 11, 2000. - 3 - SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. CONSOLIDATED EDISON, INC. By: Joan S. Freilich Joan S. Freilich Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer DATE: January 13, 2000