Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Black Hills Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Event: October 30, 2003
Reporting Period: Third Quarter 2003
This filing serves to announce the company's earnings results for the third quarter of 2003, as detailed in a press release attached as Exhibit 99.
Key Financial Metrics
- Earnings Per Share (Q3 2003): $0.69
- Revenue, Profit, Cash Flow, Margins, Debt, Liquidity: The filing text does not provide clear values for these specific metrics; only the per-share earnings figure is explicitly stated in the body of the 8-K.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior period or explicitly state material changes in financial condition versus the previous quarter or year.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The company issued a press release on October 30, 2003, announcing the Q3 earnings.
Legal Status: The information is furnished pursuant to Item 12 of Form 8-K and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
Guidance/Risks: The filing text does not contain specific guidance, outlook, risk factors, or contingencies.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the full details of the Q3 2003 earnings by reviewing the attached Press Release (Exhibit 99).
- Confirm total revenue, net income, and cash flow figures which are not listed in the 8-K summary text.
- Review the press release for any year-over-year comparisons or management commentary on operational performance.