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 April 21, 2010
(Date of earliest event reported)
QUESTAR CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
STATE OF UTAH | 001-08796 | 87-0407509 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File No.) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
180 East 100 South Street, P.O. Box 45433 Salt Lake City, Utah 84145-0433
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (801) 324-5699
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
On April 21, 2010, Questar Corporation announced it is considering a possible tax-free spin-off of the Companys natural gas and oil exploration and production (E&P) business. The new E&P company would be comprised of Questar subsidiaries Questar E&P Company, Questar Gas Management, and Questar Energy Trading. After the spin-off, Questar Corporation would remain an integrated natural gas company comprised of subsidiaries Wexpro Company, Questar Pipeline Company, and Questar Gas Company. Questar has engaged financial and legal advisors to assist with the evaluation. Subject to certain precedent conditions and board approval, the spin-off transaction may occur in the second half of 2010.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
Exhibit
99.1
Press Release - Questar Considering Spin-off
of Exploration and Production Business
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.
QUESTAR CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: April 26, 2010
/s/Richard J. Doleshek
Richard J. Doleshek
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
List of Exhibits:
Exhibit No.
Exhibit
99.1
Press Release - Questar Considering Spin-off
of Exploration and Production Business
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