Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: BLACK HILLS CORPORATION
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: November 24, 2008
Event: Regulation FD Disclosure regarding revised earnings guidance for 2008 and 2009.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document serves as a notification that revised guidance has been issued, with the detailed figures contained in an attached press release (Exhibit 99) which is not included in the provided text.
Material Changes
The registrant announced revised earnings guidance for the fiscal years 2008 and 2009. The filing does not detail the specific magnitude or direction of these changes compared to prior periods.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Guidance Update: Revised earnings guidance for 2008 and 2009 was issued on November 24, 2008.
- Management Action: A conference call was scheduled for 11:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, November 25, 2008, to discuss the revised guidance.
- Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in this filing text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99) for specific numerical details on the revised 2008 and 2009 earnings guidance.
- Listen to or review the transcript of the conference call held on November 25, 2008, for management's rationale behind the guidance revision.
- Verify the impact of the guidance change on the company's full-year 2008 performance and 2009 outlook.