Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: BLACK HILLS CORPORATION
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: May 9, 2005
Reporting Period: Three months ended March 31, 2005
Key Financial Metrics
| Metric | Q1 2005 | Q1 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $15.7 million | $9.7 million |
| Net Income Per Share | $0.48 | $0.30 |
| Income from Continuing Operations | $15.9 million | $10.0 million |
| Income from Continuing Operations Per Share | $0.48 | $0.30 |
Other Metrics: The filing text does not provide clear values for revenue, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
Material Changes
- Net Income: Increased by $6.0 million (approximately 62%) compared to the prior year period.
- Earnings Per Share: Increased by $0.18 per share (60%) compared to the prior year period.
- Continuing Operations: Income rose by $5.9 million year-over-year.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing serves as a notification of the press release issued on May 9, 2005, regarding the first-quarter results. The text does not contain specific management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or details on contingencies beyond the announcement of the financial results.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the full text of the press release attached as Exhibit 99 for details on revenue and operational drivers.
- Confirm the number of shares outstanding used to calculate the $0.48 per share figure.
- Review the company's 10-Q filing for the quarter ended March 31, 2005, for comprehensive balance sheet and cash flow data not included in this 8-K.