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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 13, 2002
NorthWestern Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-692 46-0172280
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
incorporation) Identification No.)
125 South Dakota Avenue 57104
Sioux Falls, South Dakota (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
(605) 978-2908
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
On December 13, 2002, NorthWestern Corporation (the "Company") issued a press
release discussing lowered guidance for estimated 2002 results, a review of
year-end charges and estimated 2002 results from utility operations. The press
release is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by
reference. The press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the
Company and includes a cautionary statement identifying important factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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99.1* Press Release of NorthWestern Corporation, dated December 13, 2002
* filed herewith
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.
NorthWestern Corporation
By: /s/ Kipp D. Orme
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Kipp D. Orme
Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
Date: December 13, 2002
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Index to Exhibits
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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99.1* Press Release of NorthWestern Corporation, dated December 13, 2002
* filed herewith
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