Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Black Hills Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: May 1, 2014
Reporting Period: First quarter ended March 31, 2014
Key Financial Metrics
The filing reports the following results for the three months ended March 31, 2014:
- Net Income: $48.1 million
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): $1.08
Note: The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, operating profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics.
Material Changes vs. Prior Period
Comparing the first quarter of 2014 to the same period in 2013:
- Net Income: Increased from $43.2 million to $48.1 million.
- Earnings Per Share: Increased from $0.97 to $1.08.
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 information is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the full text of the attached Press Release (Exhibit 99) for detailed revenue, cash flow, and segment performance data not included in this summary.
- Confirm the specific drivers behind the 11.3% increase in net income and 11.3% increase in EPS.
- Review the full 10-Q filing for comprehensive liquidity, debt, and margin analysis.