SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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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 7, 2000
NISOURCE INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware 1-16189 35-2108964
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(State or Other (Commission (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
801 E. 86TH AVENUE, MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA 46410
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (219) 853-5200
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Item 5. Other Events.
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NiSource Inc. issued a press release today regarding the revised
proration with respect to the election of NiSource common stock in
connection with NiSource s acquisition of Columbia, which was
completed on November 1. The press release is attached as an exhibit.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial
Information and Exhibits.
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The following exhibit is filed herewith:
99 Press release dated November 7, 2000.
SIGNATURE
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.
NISOURCE INC.
(Registrant)
Dated: November 7, 2000 By: /s/ Stephen P. Adik
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Name: Stephen P. Adik
Title: Vice Chairman
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99 Press release dated November 7, 2000.
