United States
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
August 21, 2015
Date of report (date of earliest event reported)
Commission File No. |
| Name of Registrant, State of Incorporation, Address of Principal Executive Offices, and Telephone No. |
| IRS Employer Identification No. |
000-49965 |
| MGE Energy, Inc. (a Wisconsin Corporation) 133 South Blair Street Madison, Wisconsin 53703 (608) 252-7000 www.mgeenergy.com |
| 39-2040501 |
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On August 21, 2015, MGE Energy, Inc. (the Company) issued a press release announcing an increase in its regular quarterly dividend on its outstanding shares of common stock. The release announced the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.2950 per share, payable on September 15, 2015, to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2015. The Company is filing a copy of that press release as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a)
Financial statements of businesses acquired: None
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Pro forma financial information: None
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Shell company transactions: None
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Exhibit(s):
Exhibit No. |
| Description |
99.1 |
| Press release of MGE Energy, Inc., issued August 21, 2015. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| MGE Energy, Inc. |
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Date: August 21, 2015 | /s/ Jeffrey C. Newman |
| Jeffrey C. Newman Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer |
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MGE Energy, Inc.
Exhibit Index to Form 8-K
Dated August 21, 2015
Exhibit No. |
| Description |
| Press release of MGE Energy, Inc., issued August 21, 2015. |
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EXHIBIT 99.1
News
MGE Energy Increases Dividend for 40th Consecutive Year
Madison, Wis., Aug. 21, 2015—The board of directors of MGE Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGEE) today increased the regular quarterly dividend rate by 4.4% to $0.2950 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable Sept. 15, 2015, to shareholders of record Sept. 1, 2015. This increase raises the annual dividend rate by 5 cents from $1.13 per share to $1.18 per share.
"Our board recognizes the importance dividends play in our investors' portfolios," said Gary Wolter, MGE Energy's chairman, president and CEO. "The strength of our balance sheet supports our ability to consistently grow our dividend payments to shareholders."
MGE Energy has increased shareholder dividend payouts annually for 40 consecutive years. It is worth noting that the last four dividend increases have each been greater than any awarded within the prior two decades.
About MGE Energy
MGE Energy is a public utility holding company. Its principal subsidiary, Madison Gas and Electric (MGE), generates and distributes electricity to 143,000 customers in Dane County, Wis., and purchases and distributes natural gas to 149,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties. MGE's roots in the Madison area date back more than 150 years.
Contact
Dana Brueck
Corporate Communications Manager
608-252-7282 | dbrueck@mge.com