SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549-1004
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) January 28, 2003
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Commission File Number 1-5324
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NORTHEAST UTILITIES
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MASSACHUSETTS 04-2147929
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or
organization) Identification No.)
174 BRUSH HILL AVENUE, WEST SPRINGFIELD,
MASSACHUSETTS 01090-0010
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(413) 785-5871
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On January 28, 2003, Northeast Utilities issued a press
release announcing unaudited results of operations for the three
and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2002. The press
release and unaudited preliminary financial report are filed with
this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibit 99.1 Northeast Utilities Press Release dated January 28, 2003.
Exhibit 99.2 Financial Report for the three and twelve month periods
ending December 31, 2002.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
NORTHEAST UTILITIES
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Randy A. Shoop
Name: Randy A. Shoop
Title: Assistant Treasurer - Finance
Date: January 28, 2003