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UNITED STATES
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): April 16, 2003
NorthWestern Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-692 46-0172280
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer 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 and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On April 16, 2003, NorthWestern Corporation (the "Company") issued a press
release discussing results for the fourth quarter of 2002 and for the full year
of 2002. The press release also discussed the restatement of the Company's
quarterly results for the first three fiscal quarters of 2002, each of which
were included in Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q/A that were filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2003. The press release also
provided an update on the Company's previously-announced turnaround plan. 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 April 16, 2003
* filed herewith
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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: April 16, 2003
Index to Exhibits
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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99.1* Press Release of NorthWestern Corporation dated April 16, 2003
* filed herewith