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): February 1, 2007
THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Kansas 1-3368 44-0236370
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification Number)
602 Joplin Street, Joplin, Missouri 64801
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (417) 625-5100
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Not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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SECTION 2 - RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 1, 2007, The Empire District Electric Company (the
"Company") issued a press release announcing the Company's
earnings for the fourth quarter of 2006 and for the twelve
month period ended December 31, 2006. Furnished herewith as
Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release, which is
incorporated by reference herein.
The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1
hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or
otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or
Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, nor
shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing
under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except
as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
SECTION 9 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated February 1, 2007.
SIGNATURE
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.
THE EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY
By /s/ Gregory A. Knapp
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Name: Gregory A. Knapp
Title: Vice President - Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: February 1, 2007
Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated February 1, 2007.