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: January 31, 2005
(Date of earliest event reported)
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Registrant; State of Incorporation |
IRS Employer |
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1-11337 |
WPS RESOURCES CORPORATION |
39-1775292 |
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On January 31, 2005, WPS Resources Corporation will issue a news release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2004, as more fully described in the news release, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and which information is incorporated herein by reference.
WPS Resources will hold an earnings conference call on January 31, 2005 to discuss the 2004 financial performance of WPS Resources and its subsidiaries. For information on how to participate in the conference call, see the news release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
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Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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(a) |
Not applicable. |
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(b) |
Not applicable. |
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(c) |
Exhibits . The following exhibit is being filed herewith: |
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99.1 |
News Release dated January 31, 2005 regarding consolidated net
income for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2004 for
WPS Resources Corporation |
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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. |
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WPS RESOURCES CORPORATION By: /s/ Joseph P. O'Leary Joseph P. O'Leary Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: January 31, 2005 |
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WPS RESOURCES CORPORATION
Exhibit Index to Form 8-K
Dated January 31, 2005
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Exhibit |
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99.1 |
News Release dated January 31, 2005 regarding consolidated net income for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2004 for WPS Resources Corporation |
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