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: October 13, 1999
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
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 13, 1999, Consolidated Edison, Inc. agreed to acquire Northeast
Utilities pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated October 13, 1999, a
copy of which is filed as an exhibit to this report (the "Agreement"). A copy of
the news release relating to the Agreement is also filed as an exhibit.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
2 Agreement
99 News release relating to the Agreement
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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: __________________
Hyman Schoenblum
Vice President, Controller
and Chief Accounting Officer
DATE: October 14, 1999