SEC Filing Summary: Form 8-K
Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: The Laclede Group, Inc. and Laclede Gas Company (Note: Request metadata referenced SPIRE INC, but filing text identifies The Laclede Group, Inc.)
Date of Report: March 18, 2008
Event: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement (Item 1.01).
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not provide specific financial metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on the execution of contractual amendments.
Material Changes and Agreements
On March 18, 2008, Laclede Gas Company executed amendments and restatements with Mississippi River Transmission Corporation (MRT) effective April 1, 2008. The agreements modified the following contracts:
- Storage Service Agreement for Rate Schedule FSS, Contract #3147
- Transportation Service Agreement for Rate Schedule FTS, Contract #3310
- Transportation Service Agreement for Rate Schedule FTS, Contract #3311
Key Change: The term of each contract was extended to April 30, 2013, with provisions for automatic annual extensions thereafter unless terminated.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies beyond the execution of the agreements.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific pricing terms and volume commitments within the amended MRT contracts (#3147, #3310, #3311).
- Confirm the impact of the extended contract terms on Laclede Gas Company's long-term operational costs and supply security.
- Review subsequent filings for any termination notices or further amendments to these agreements.