Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: BLACK HILLS CORPORATION
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: September 17, 2008
Event: Regulation FD Disclosure regarding the issuance of earnings guidance for 2008 and 2009.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report serves solely to announce the release of guidance contained in an attached press release (Exhibit 99).
Material Changes
No material changes to financial results are detailed within the body of this Form 8-K. The document references a press release containing the updated guidance but does not summarize the specific numerical changes versus prior periods.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Guidance Issued: Management provided earnings guidance for the fiscal years 2008 and 2009.
- Investor Communication: A conference call and webcast were scheduled for September 18, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. EDT to discuss the guidance.
- Disclosure Status: The information is disclosed under Regulation FD but is not incorporated by reference into other filings unless specifically stated by the Registrant.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached Press Release (Exhibit 99) for specific 2008 and 2009 earnings guidance figures.
- Verify the details of the conference call held on September 18, 2008, for management's rationale behind the guidance.
- Confirm if the guidance represents a revision from previous estimates provided in prior filings.