8-K 1 su8k_062910.htm SU FORM 8-K 6-29-2010 su8k_062910.htm

 

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): June 29, 2010


SOUTHERN UNION COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware
1-6407
75-0571592
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)



5444 Westheimer Road
Houston, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices)
77056-5306
(Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 989-2000

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ITEM 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
ITEM 8.01 Other Events

On June 29, 2010, Southern Union Company (the “Company”) issued a press release to announce that it has called for redemption on July 30, 2010 all currently outstanding Depositary Shares (NYSE: SUG PrC) representing interests in its 7.55% Noncumulative Preferred Stock, Series A without par value (“Depositary Shares”), at $25.00 per share (plus accrued and unpaid dividends).  The aggregate redemption amount to be paid to all holders of outstanding Depositary Shares is approximately $115 million (plus accrued and unpaid dividends).  On June 29, 2010, the reported closing price per Depositary Share was $25.01.
 
The full text of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.


ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

        Exhibit No.                                                                         Exhibit

99.1
Company’s June 29, 2010, Press Release

This 8-K includes forward-looking statements and projections.  The Company has made every reasonable effort to ensure that the information and assumptions on which these statements and projections are based are current, reasonable, and complete. However, a variety of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the projections, anticipated results or other expectations expressed in this release.  Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the projections, anticipated results or other expectations herein are enumerated in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings.  While the Company makes these statements and projections in good faith, neither the Company nor its management can guarantee that anticipated future results will be achieved. Reference must be made to those filings for additional important factors that may affect actual results. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein or any other forward-looking statements made by the Company, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
 
 
 
 

 


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 thereunto duly authorized.
 

     
 
SOUTHERN UNION COMPANY
 
(Registrant)
 
Date:  June 30, 2010
 
By:
 
/s/ Robert M. Kerrigan, III
 
Robert M. Kerrigan, III
 
Vice President - Assistant General Counsel and Secretary


 

 
EXHIBIT INDEX

                             Exhibit No.                                               Description
 
                         99.1 
Company’s June 29, 2010, Press Release