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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): May 27, 2004
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 May 27, 2004, NorthWestern Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release
announcing that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware
(the "Court") formally approved the Company's Disclosure Statement and has
authorized the Company to begin soliciting approval of its amended Plan of
Reorganization. In addition, the Court has set the date of the confirmation
hearing for the Company's Plan of Reorganization for August 25, 2004. The press
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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99.1* Press Release of NorthWestern Corporation dated May 27, 2004
* 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/ Roger Schrum
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Roger Schrum
Vice President - Human Resources and
Communications
Date: May 28, 2004
Index to Exhibits
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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99.1* Press Release of NorthWestern Corporation dated May 27, 2004
* filed herewith