Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: BLACK HILLS CORPORATION
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: February 7, 2006
Reporting Period: Three months ended December 31, 2005
Key Financial Metrics
| Metric | Q4 2005 | Q4 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $26.6 million | $19.4 million |
| Diluted EPS (Net Income) | $0.79 | $0.59 |
| Income from Continuing Operations | $26.6 million | $21.1 million |
| Diluted EPS (Continuing Ops) | $0.79 | $0.64 |
Note: The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
Material Changes
- Net Income: Increased by $7.2 million (37.1%) compared to the prior year period.
- Earnings Per Share: Increased by $0.20 per share compared to the prior year period.
- Continuing Operations: Income rose by $5.5 million year-over-year.
Outlook and Management Commentary
The filing serves as a notification of the press release issued on February 7, 2006, detailing the fourth-quarter results. The document explicitly states that this 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. No specific forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or unusual items are detailed within the text of this 8-K form itself.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached Press Release (Exhibit 99) for detailed revenue figures and segment performance.
- Verify the composition of the $26.6 million net income to confirm if it is entirely derived from continuing operations.
- Check subsequent filings (10-K) for full-year 2005 revenue, cash flow, and debt levels not included in this report.