Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Black Hills Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: August 3, 2016
Reporting Period: Second Quarter of 2016
This filing serves as a notification that the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter of 2016. The detailed results are contained in the attached press release (Exhibit 99) and are furnished pursuant to Item 2.02.
Key Financial Metrics
The Form 8-K text provided does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are referenced as being detailed in the attached press release (Exhibit 99), which is not included in the source text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms the issuance of results for the second quarter of 2016.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing indicates that management has released financial results via a press release.
Legal Status: The information furnished in this Item 2.02 is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in the body of this Form 8-K.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99) for specific Q2 2016 revenue and earnings figures.
- Verify year-over-year comparisons and margin trends in the full press release.
- Check for any updated full-year guidance or outlook statements in the press release.
- Confirm the status of the press release regarding incorporation by reference in other SEC filings.