-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, VlcF8v6dj3rAhwqZ3UWT2bTioY3sJbu+DgUoLlY0jak70BPyE1+GmFoq/Lo4hsZl 6GMyjAppD2foqUZ4RPVHRQ== 0000073088-09-000137.txt : 20091103 0000073088-09-000137.hdr.sgml : 20091103 20091103105813 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000073088-09-000137 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20091103 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events FILED AS OF DATE: 20091103 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20091103 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NORTHWESTERN CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000073088 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED [4931] IRS NUMBER: 460172280 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1206 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-10499 FILM NUMBER: 091153271 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 125 S DAKOTA AVENUE STREET 2: SUITE 1100 CITY: SIOUX STATE: SD ZIP: 57104 BUSINESS PHONE: 6059782908 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 125 S DAKOTA AVENUE STREET 2: SUITE 1100 CITY: SIOUX STATE: SD ZIP: 57104 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: NORTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 ek_11032009.htm 8-K_CELP DISCLOSURE ek_11032009.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): November 2, 2009


NorthWestern Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
1-10499
(Commission File Number)
46-0172280
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
3010 W. 69th Street
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
57108
(Zip Code)
 
(605) 978-2900
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
  


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Item 8.01
Other Events.
 
 
As previously reported, including in our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on October 29, 2009 (the “10-Q”), NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (the “Company”) received, in August 2009, an interim award from an arbitration panel in connection with its litigation with Colstrip Energy Limited Partnership (“CELP”), a qualifying facility, concerning disputes arising under a power purchase agreement.  On November 2, 2009, the Company received the final award from the arbitration panel.

In affirming its interim award, the arbitration panel also denied CELP’s request for attorney fees, holding that each party would be responsible for its own fees.  The final arbitration panel award is subject to confirmation by the Montana district court, which confirmation will be subject to a 90-day appeal period.  The Company is still evaluating the award and its financial impact.  Please see the 10-Q for further details concerning the CELP litigation and the factors affecting the determination of qualifying facility liability.

 
 
 

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.



   
NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION
  
       
 
By:
/s/ Miggie E. Cramblit
  
   
Miggie E. Cramblit
  
   
Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer
  



Date: November 3, 2009








 
 
 

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