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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 29, 2011
CENTRAL VERMONT PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Vermont
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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1-8222
(Commission
File Number)
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03-0111290
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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77 Grove Street, Rutland, Vermont 05701
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (800) 649-2877
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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:
¨ 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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Item 5.07.
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Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
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FOR
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AGAINST
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ABSTAIN
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BROKER NON-VOTE
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9,956,174
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202,708
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46,244
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0
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FOR
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AGAINST
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ABSTAIN
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BROKER NON-VOTE
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9,280,843
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853,401
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70,882
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0
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FOR
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AGAINST
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ABSTAIN
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BROKER NON-VOTE
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7,971,165
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1,288,466
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945,495
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0
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Item 8.01.
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Other Events.
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As previously reported in the Company’s Form 8-K filed July 12, 2011, in accordance with the Agreement and Plan of Merger, effective as of July 11, 2011 (the “Agreement”), among Gaz Métro Limited Partnership (“Gaz Métro”), Danaus Vermont Corp. and Central Vermont Public Service Corporation, requires that Gaz Métro reimburse CVPS for its payment of $19,500,000 (the “Fortis Termination Payment”) to FortisUS Inc. (“Fortis”) in connection with the termination by CVPS of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 27, 2011, by and among CVPS, Fortis, Cedar Acquisition Sub Inc., and solely for the purpose of providing a guaranty of the obligations of FortisUS and Cedar Acquisition Sub Inc. under the agreement, Fortis Inc., immediately following the approval of the Agreement by shareholders. At its Special Meeting held today, holders of shares representing a majority of the voting power of the outstanding shares of CVPS’s common stock voted to approve of the Agreement with Gaz Métro. As a result of the vote, Gaz Métro has reimbursed CVPS the full amount of the Fortis Termination Payment today. |
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.
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CENTRAL VERMONT PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION
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By
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/s/ Dale A. Rocheleau
Dale A. Rocheleau
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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September 29, 2011
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