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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) OCTOBER 24, 2000
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NRG ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
000-25569 41-1724239
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
901 MARQUETTE AVENUE, SUITE 2300 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 612-373-5300
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 24, 2000, NRG Energy, Inc., a majority owned subsidiary of Xcel
Energy, Inc., reported its financial results for the quarter and nine months
ended September 30, 2000.
The press release reporting NRG Energy's financial results is filed with this
Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.13 See "Item 7. Exhibits."
Item 7. Exhibits.
The following exhibits are filed with this report on Form 8-K:
Exhibit No. Description
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99.13 Press release issued October 24, 2000 of NRG Energy, Inc.
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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.
NRG Energy, Inc.
(Registrant)
By /s/ Leonard A. Bluhm
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Leonard A. Bluhm
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Dated: October 31, 2000
