UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 12 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 16, 1999
FLORIDA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida 59-0539080
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
401 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (561) 832-2461
Item 5. Other Events
The following is the text of the press release dated November 16, 1999
and is hereby incorporated by reference:
Florida Public Utilities Company Announces Treasury Stock Acquisition
WEST PALM BEACH, FL. - Florida Public Utilities Company (Amex:FPU) announces
that the Company has acquired from Chesapeake Utilities Corporation their
218,464 share common stock investment in Florida Public Utilities Company. The
Company is pleased to report that this acquisition should lead to increased
shareholder value and that these shares will be added to the Company's treasury
stock position.
Florida Public Utilities Company provides natural and propane gas service in
Palm Beach, Volusia and Seminole Counties, electric and water service in Nassau
County and electric service in Jackson, Calhoun and Liberty Counties.
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.
FLORIDA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMPANY
(Registrant)
By /s/ Jack R. Brown
Jack R. Brown
Treasurer
(DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICER
AND
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER)
Date: November 16, 1999
