SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report
(Date of earliest
event reported): November 22, 2002
Alliant Energy Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin 1-9894 39-1380265
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
4902 North Biltmore Lane, Madison, Wisconsin 53718
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(608) 458-3311
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(Registrant's telephone number)
Item 5. Other Events.
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On November 22, 2002, Alliant Energy Corporation (the "Company")
issued a press release (i) announcing that its Board of Directors approved
five strategic actions designed to maintain strong credit ratings, strengthen
the Company's balance sheet and position the Company for improved long-term
financial performance and (ii) providing updated 2003 earnings guidance based
on these actions. The Company is filing a copy of such press release as
Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is being filed herewith:
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(99.1) Alliant Energy Corporation Press Release dated
November 22, 2002.
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SIGNATURES
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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.
ALLIANT ENERGY CORPORATION
Date: November 22, 2002 By: /s/ John E. Kratchmer
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John E. Kratchmer
Vice President-Controller and
Chief Accounting Officer
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ALLIANT ENERGY CORPORATION
Exhibit Index to Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated November 22, 2002
Exhibit
Number
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(99.1) Alliant Energy Corporation Press Release dated November 22, 2002.
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