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
May 8, 2014
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 53788 (608) 252-7000 mgeenergy.com |
| 39-2040501 |
000-1125 |
| Madison Gas and Electric Company (a Wisconsin Corporation) 133 South Blair Street Madison, Wisconsin 53788 (608) 252-7000 mge.com |
| 39-0444025 |
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 8, 2014, MGE Energy, Inc. (the Company) issued a press release announcing its first-quarter 2014 earnings. The Company is furnishing a copy of that press release as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
This combined Form 8-K is being furnished separately by the Company and Madison Gas and Electric Company. Information contained herein relating to any individual registrant has been furnished by such registrant on its own behalf. Neither registrant makes any representation as to information relating to the other registrant.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a)
Financial statements of businesses acquired: None
(b)
Pro forma financial information: None
(c)
Shell company transactions: None
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Exhibits.
Exhibit No. |
| Description |
99.1 |
| Press release of MGE Energy, Inc., issued on May 8, 2014. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| MGE Energy, Inc. Madison Gas and Electric Company |
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Date: May 8, 2014 | /s/ Jeffrey C. Newman |
| Jeffrey C. Newman Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer |
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MGE Energy, Inc.
Madison Gas and Electric Company
Exhibit Index to Form 8-K
Dated May 8, 2014
Exhibit No. |
| Description |
| Press release of MGE Energy, Inc., issued on May 8, 2014. |
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EXHIBIT 99.1
News
MGE Energy Reports First-Quarter Earnings
Madison, Wis., May 8, 2014—MGE Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGEE) today reported earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2014, of $27.7 million, or 80 cents per share, compared to $22.6 million, or 65 cents per share, for the same period in the prior year. Average shares outstanding and per share amounts for all periods presented reflect the three-for-two stock split declared on Dec. 20, 2013, effective in the form of a stock dividend distributed on Feb. 7, 2014.
The company benefited from higher gas retail sales volumes of 23% reflecting higher customer demand mostly due to colder weather during the three months ending March 31, 2014, compared to the same period in the prior year. January and February 2014 were two of the coldest months on record in the Madison area, with average temperatures of 11.5 degrees and 12.5 degrees, respectively. Normal average temperatures in January and February are 19.4 and 23.7 degrees, respectively.
Also contributing to earnings during the quarter was a 2.8% increase in electric retail sales, the benefit of allowance for funds used during construction for the environmental controls at the Columbia Energy Center, and savings from MGE's ongoing effort to manage costs.
About MGE Energy
MGE Energy is a public utility holding company. Its principal subsidiary, Madison Gas and Electric (MGE), generates and distributes electricity to 141,000 customers in Dane County, Wis., and purchases and distributes natural gas to 147,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties. MGE's roots in the Madison area date back more than 150 years.
MGE Energy, Inc.
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, | 2014 |
| 2013 |
Operating revenue | $210,245 |
| $167,237 |
Operating income | $43,971 |
| $37,628 |
Net income | $27,717 |
| $22,584 |
Earnings per share (basic and diluted) | $0.80 |
| $0.65 |
Weighted average shares outstanding (basic and diluted) | 34,668 |
| 34,668 |
Contact
Steve Kraus
Manager - Media Relations
skraus@mge.com | 608-252-7907
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