SEC Filing Summary: Form 8-K
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed on September 30, 2005, by The Laclede Group, Inc. and its subsidiary, Laclede Gas Company. The filing serves as a Current Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The primary purpose of this report is to disclose a press release issued by Laclede Gas Company on the same date.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document acts as a conduit for a press release (Exhibit 99.1) rather than a financial statement itself.
Material Changes
No material financial changes or comparative period data are detailed within the body of this Form 8-K. The report references a press release for further information but does not summarize the content of that release.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing includes a standard disclaimer stating that the information contained in the report and Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Consequently, it shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any other SEC filing. No specific guidance, outlook, or risk factors are enumerated in this text.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the content of the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific operational or financial announcements.
- Note that the information in this 8-K is not incorporated by reference into other filings.
- Confirm the identity of the registrants: The Laclede Group, Inc. and Laclede Gas Company.
- Identify the signatory: Barry C. Cooper, Chief Financial Officer for both entities.