Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Black Hills Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: May 4, 2015
Reporting Period: First quarter ended March 31, 2015
Key Financial Metrics
- Net Income (Q1 2015): $48 million
- Earnings Per Share (Q1 2015): $1.07
- Revenue, Profit Margins, Cash Flow, Debt, and Liquidity: The filing text does not provide clear values for these specific metrics beyond net income and EPS.
Material Changes Versus Prior Period
Comparing the three months ended March 31, 2015, to the same period in 2014:
- Net Income: Remained flat at $48 million.
- Earnings Per Share: Decreased slightly from $1.08 in 2014 to $1.07 in 2015.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing serves as a notification of the press release announcing first-quarter results. It does not contain specific management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or details on contingencies within the text provided. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the full text of the press release (Exhibit 99) for details on revenue, operating margins, and cash flow not included in this summary.
- Confirm the reasons for the slight decrease in EPS despite flat net income (e.g., share count changes).
- Review the full 10-Q filing for comprehensive liquidity and debt position analysis.