UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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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): April 26, 2004
RELIANT ENERGY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
DELAWARE 1-16455 76-0655566
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
1000 MAIN STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 497-3000
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On April 26, 2004, the registrant changed its name from Reliant Resources, Inc.
to Reliant Energy, Inc. The change was effected pursuant to Section 253 of the
General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware by the merger of a wholly-owned
subsidiary into the registrant. The registrant was the surviving corporation
and, pursuant to the merger, its name was changed to Reliant Resources, Inc. The
registrant's common stock continues to trade on the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol "RRI".
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
3.1 Certificate of Ownership and Merger
99.1 Press Release issued by the registrant dated April 22, 2004
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.
RELIANT ENERGY, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: April 26, 2004 By: /s/ Michael L. Jines
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Michael L. Jines
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and
Corporate Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Exhibit Description
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3.1 Certificate of Ownership and Merger
99.1 Press Release issued by the registrant dated April 22, 2004