Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by The Laclede Group, Inc. and Laclede Gas Company on November 26, 2013. The filing serves to disclose the issuance of an earnings news release regarding results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is referenced but not included in the provided text.
Material Changes
The filing does not detail specific material changes versus the prior comparable period. It solely announces the release of the annual results.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, guidance, outlook, or specific risk factors. It includes a standard Regulation FD disclosure stating that the information is furnished and not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated November 26, 2013) for actual financial results.
- Verify the fiscal year-end date of September 30, 2013, for accurate period comparison.
- Confirm the registrants are The Laclede Group, Inc. and Laclede Gas Company.