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 (Date of earliest event reported) February 5, 2004
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ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORPORATION |
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(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware |
0-18516 |
51-0002090 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of |
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664 Churchmans Road, Newark, Delaware |
19702 |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 302-453-6900
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Item 5. |
Other Events and Required FD Disclosure. |
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On February 5, 2004, Artesian Water Company, Inc. filed a petition with the Delaware Public Service Commission to implement new rates to meet a requested increase in revenue of 24%, or approximately $8.8 million, on an annualized basis. Artesian Water anticipates placing temporary rates into effect, 60 days from the filing date, up to the statutory limit of $2.5 million on an annual basis, under bond until the level of permanent rates is decided by the Delaware Public Service Commission
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORPORATION |
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Date: February 6, 2004 |
By: /s/Dian C. Taylor |
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Dian C. Taylor |
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ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORPORATION |
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Date: February 6, 2004 |
By: /s/David B. Spacht |
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David B. Spacht |
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