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UNITED STATES FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 20, 2011 Commission Registrant; State of Incorporation IRS Employer File Number Address; and Telephone Number Identification No. 001-09057 39-1391525 (A Wisconsin Corporation) 231 West Michigan Street P.O. Box 1331 Milwaukee, WI 53201 (414) 221-2345
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
The name and address of the registrant has not changed since the last report.
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)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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WISCONSIN ENERGY CORPORATION
ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
On January 20, 2011, Wisconsin Energy Corporation's Board of Directors approved a two-for-one stock split of its common stock, which will be effected through a stock dividend. Stockholders of record at the close of business on February 14, 2011, will be entitled to one additional share of Wisconsin Energy common stock for each share then owned. The additional shares will be distributed beginning on March 1, 2011.
The Board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 a share on a pre-split basis, payable on March 1, 2011, to stockholders of record on February 14, 2011.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has |
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duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. |
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WISCONSIN ENERGY CORPORATION |
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(Registrant) |
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/s/ STEPHEN P. DICKSON |
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Date: January 21, 2011 |
Stephen P. Dickson -- Vice President and Controller |
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