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: July 25, 2000
SEMCO ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MICHIGAN 000-15565 38-2144267
(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
405 WATER STREET, PORT HURON, MICHIGAN 48060
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 810-987-2200
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Item 5. Other Events.
On July 24, 2000, the Company released second quarter earnings. See
the earnings release exhibit hereto (exhibit 99.1).
On July 25, 2000, the Company announced it would be exploring
strategic alternatives to increase shareholder value. The alternatives include
evaluating possible transactions, such as a merger with a strategic partner.
See press release exhibit hereto (exhibit 99.2).
Item 7.(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Earnings Release issued July 24, 2000.
99.2 Press Release issued July 25, 2000.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
SEMCO Energy, Inc.
(Registrant)
Dated: July 25, 2000
By:/s/William L. Johnson
_________________________________
William L. Johnson
Chairman and C.E.O.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Form 8-K
July 25, 2000
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Filed
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Exhibit No. Description Herewith By Reference
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99.1 Earnings Release issued x
July 24, 2000 pertaining to
SEMCO Energy, Inc. second
quarter 2000 earnings.
99.2 Press Release issued x
July 25, 2000 pertaining to
SEMCO Energy, Inc.'s exploration
of strategic alternatives.
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