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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 9, 2005
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Commission |
Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter, |
IRS Employer |
1-14766 |
Energy East Corporation (Incorporated in New York) 52 Farm View Drive New Gloucester, Maine 04260-5116 (207) 688-6300 www.energyeast.com |
14-1798693 |
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 8.01 Other Events
On June 9, 2005, Energy East Corporation issued a news release concerning its Annual Meeting.
The news release is attached as Exhibit 99-1 to this document.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99-1 |
Energy East Corporation's news release dated June 9, 2005. |
Forward-looking Statements: This Form 8-K contains certain forward-looking statements that are based on management's current expectations and information that is currently available. Whenever used in this report, the words "estimate," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," or similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. For a discussion of the risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Forward-looking Statements" in Energy East's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, and subsequent Quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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ENERGY EAST CORPORATION |
Energy East Reinforces Basic Delivery and Services Strategy at Annual Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New York, NY, June 9, 2005 - At its annual meeting today, Wes von Schack, Energy East Corporation's [NYSE:EAS] Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, discussed the company's basic electric and natural gas delivery and services strategy. "Our basic delivery strategy has produced measurable benefits for both customers and shareholders," said von Schack. "Utility customers have seen significant price reductions as they have shared in the merger-enabled savings created by the integration of our six utility companies. Shareholders of Energy East have equally benefited. The total shareholder return of Energy East's stock over the past five years has tripled that of the S&P Utility Index."
"Shareholders should also take comfort from the fact that Energy East continues to have some of the best governance policies in the country," said von Schack. In an independent study this year, Energy East was rated in the top 5% of S&P 400 companies for excellence in corporate governance.
Mr. von Schack also discussed potential growth opportunities. "One way for Energy East to grow is by securing the base, that is by investing in the safety and reliability of our core utility businesses. We expect to invest over $1 billion in utility infrastructure over the next three years, and in addition, we are planning electric transmission upgrades, especially in southern Maine, that will meet expected growth needs and help foster competition in the wholesale power market," said von Schack.
Also at the annual meeting, shareholders overwhelmingly elected the Board of Directors to serve for a term expiring at the 2006 Annual Meeting and ratified the appointment of the company's independent public accounting firm.
Mr. von Schack's remarks can be found on the company's Web site at www.energyeast.com.
About Energy East: Energy East is a respected super-regional energy services and delivery company that our customers can depend on every day. We are a motivated and skilled team of professionals dedicated to creating shareholder value through our focus on profitable growth, operational excellence and strong customer partnerships. We serve about 3 million customers throughout upstate New York and New England.
Contact: |
Scott Martin |
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Manager, Investor Relations |
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(207) 688-4336 |
Forward-looking Statements: The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe-harbor for certain forward-looking statements. This news release contains certain forward-looking statements that are based on management's current expectations and information that is currently available. Whenever used in this report, the words "estimate," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," or similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. For a discussion of certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Forward-looking Statements" in Energy East's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and subsequent Quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.
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