Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Black Hills Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Event: January 13, 2004
Reporting Period: Single event date; not a periodic financial report.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing is a current report regarding a corporate event and does not contain financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity data for the reporting period.
Material Changes
Acquisition Agreement: On January 13, 2004, Black Hills Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power from Xcel Energy Inc.
Condition: The transaction is pending regulatory approval.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing references a press release (Exhibit 99) for further details but provides no specific financial guidance or outlook within the text of the 8-K itself.
Risks/Contingencies: The primary contingency is the requirement for regulatory approval to finalize the acquisition of Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the status of regulatory approvals required for the Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power acquisition.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99) for specific transaction terms, purchase price, and expected closing date.
- Monitor future filings for pro forma financial information regarding the impact of this acquisition.