Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Black Hills Corporation (South Dakota Corporation)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 23, 2015
Event: Regulation FD Disclosure regarding upcoming investor conferences and earnings guidance reaffirmation.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not report specific historical financial metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on forward-looking earnings guidance.
Material Changes
No material changes to historical financial performance or operational status are reported in this filing. The primary update is the reaffirmation of previously issued guidance.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
- Earnings Guidance: Management reaffirmed 2015 earnings guidance of $2.80 to $3.00 per diluted share.
- Upcoming Events: Management is scheduled to present at the Credit Suisse Energy Summit Conference on February 25, 2015, and the UBS Utilities and Natural Gas Conference on March 3, 2015.
- Risk Factors: The guidance contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially due to factors described in Item 1A of the 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K and other SEC filings. The company assumes no obligation to update these statements.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the 2015 earnings guidance range of $2.80 to $3.00 per diluted share against prior announcements.
- Review the 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K (Item 1A) for detailed risk factors affecting the guidance.
- Access the presentation materials at the company website (http://www.blackhillscorporation.com) for further details on business plans.