SEC Filing Summary: The Laclede Group, Inc.
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by The Laclede Group, Inc. on October 28, 2004. The report serves to disclose the company's unaudited financial results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004, via a press release included as Exhibit 99.1.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text itself does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are contained within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in the provided source text.
Material Changes
No specific material changes versus the prior comparable period are detailed in the body of this Form 8-K. The document acts as a notification that the results have been issued rather than a detailed analysis of variances.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing includes a standard Regulation FD disclosure. It explicitly states that the information furnished, including the attached press release, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be incorporated by reference into any other SEC filings.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific revenue and earnings figures in the attached Exhibit 99.1 press release.
- Confirm the company name discrepancy: The filing is for "The Laclede Group, Inc.," while the request metadata referenced "SPIRE INC."
- Review the full text of the October 28, 2004, news release for management commentary and forward-looking statements not present in this summary.
- Check subsequent filings for any updates to the unaudited results presented in this report.