Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Black Hills Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Event: February 9, 2004
Reporting Period: Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2003
Key Financial Metrics
The filing reports earnings per share (EPS) figures derived from a press release issued on the date of the filing. Detailed revenue, profit totals, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics are not provided in the text of this Form 8-K.
- Q4 2003 Earnings Per Share: $0.24
- Full Year 2003 Earnings Per Share: $1.97
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior period or specific details regarding material changes in financial condition versus previous quarters or years.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This Form 8-K serves solely to announce the earnings results and reference the attached press release (Exhibit 99). It does not contain management commentary, future guidance, risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items within the body of the report.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached Press Release (Exhibit 99) for detailed revenue, operating income, and cash flow figures not included in this summary.
- Verify the calculation of the $0.24 Q4 and $1.97 full-year EPS against the company's audited financial statements.
- Check for any subsequent filings that may provide comparative year-over-year growth rates or margin analysis.