Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by The Laclede Group, Inc. and Laclede Gas Company on July 30, 2013. The filing serves to disclose the issuance of an earnings news release regarding financial results for the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2013.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text itself does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), the text of which is not included in the provided source data.
Material Changes
The filing does not detail specific material changes versus prior periods. It references the attached press release for the announcement of results for the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2013.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not contain specific guidance, outlook, management commentary, or risk factors. It notes that the information is furnished under Regulation FD and explicitly states that the content shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 nor incorporated by reference into other registration statements.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated July 30, 2013) for actual financial figures and management commentary.
- Verify the specific revenue and earnings per share results for the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2013.
- Confirm any updated guidance or operational updates mentioned in the full press release.
- Note that the registrants are The Laclede Group, Inc. and Laclede Gas Company, both based in St. Louis, Missouri.