- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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): March 12, 2004
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)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
On March 12, 2004, NorthWestern Corporation (the "Company") issued a press
release announcing that the Company had filed a Plan of Reorganization and
Disclosure Statement with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of
Delaware. The press release also announced the Company's capital expenditure
estimates for 2004 through 2008, discussed certain contributions it intends to
make to certain qualified pension plans it maintains for its employees and
discussed certain settlements with respect to the Milltown Dam and certain
securities litigation. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and
is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
99.1* Press Release of NorthWestern Corporation dated March 12, 2004
* filed herewith
1
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/ Roger Schrum
---------------------------------------
Roger Schrum
Vice President - Human Resources and
Communications
Date: March 12, 2004
2
Index to Exhibits
-----------------
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
99.1* Press Release of NorthWestern Corporation dated March 12, 2004
* filed herewith
3