Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: BLACK HILLS CORPORATION
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: August 9, 2005
Reporting Period: Second Quarter and Six Months ended June 30, 2005
Key Financial Metrics
| Metric | Q2 2005 (3 Months) | Q2 2004 (3 Months) | YTD 2005 (6 Months) | YTD 2004 (6 Months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $14.9 million | $11.4 million | $30.6 million | $21.1 million |
| Earnings Per Share | $0.45 | $0.35 | $0.93 | $0.65 |
Note: Revenue, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity figures are not provided in this specific filing text.
Material Changes
- Quarter-over-Quarter Growth: Net income increased by $3.5 million (30.7%) and EPS increased by $0.10 compared to the same period in 2004.
- Year-to-Date Growth: Net income increased by $9.5 million (45.0%) and EPS increased by $0.28 compared to the same period in 2004.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This filing serves as a notification of the issuance of a press release regarding financial results. The text does not contain specific management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or details on contingencies beyond the reference to the attached press release (Exhibit 99).
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached Press Release (Exhibit 99) for detailed revenue, cash flow, and segment performance data not included in the 8-K summary.
- Verify the share count used to calculate EPS to ensure consistency with prior periods.
- Check for any non-recurring items or accounting changes in the full press release that may have driven the 30-45% increase in net income.