SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: November 12, 1997
Date of Event (or earliest event) being reported: November 12,
1997
INDIANAPOLIS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Indiana 1-3132-2 35-0413620
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
One Monument Circle, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (317) 261-8261
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Item 5. Other Event
Indianapolis Power & Light Company issued the following notices
on November 12, 1997 relating to the redemption of the 6.0% and
8.20% Cumulative Preferred Stock:
Shareholder Contact:
Nancy Anderson (317) 261-8394
(800) 877-0153
e-mail: [email protected]
Investor Contact:
Jennifer Kent Zimmer (212) 332-2485
e-mail: [email protected]
NOTICE OF REDEMPTION
To the Holders of
INDIANAPOLIS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
6% Cumulative Preferred Stock
CUSIP 455434 30 8
Notice is hereby given that Indianapolis Power & Light Company,
by action of its Board of Directors, will call for redemption all
issued and outstanding shares of its 6% Cumulative Preferred
Stock.
THE DATE FIXED FOR SUCH REDEMPTION IS DECEMBER 15, 1997.
The redemption price for each share of the 6% Cumulative
Preferred Stock will be $102, payable on or after December 15,
1997. Such redemption price is the amount established for
redemption of such stock by resolutions of the Board of Directors
of the Company in accordance with the Company's Amended Articles
of Incorporation.
After the redemption date of December 15, 1997, the 6%
Cumulative Preferred Stock shall no longer be deemed outstanding
and certificates of stock not surrendered for cancellation shall
cease to accrue dividends and holders of the 6% Cumulative
Preferred Stock certificates will not have any rights with
respect to said Preferred Stock other than the right to receive
the redemption price, without interest, upon surrender of the
stock certificates.
In addition, a dividend of $1.23 per share, being an amount equal
to all dividends accumulated and unpaid to the date fixed for
redemption, was declared on October 28, 1997 on the 6% Cumulative
Preferred Stock payable December 15, 1997 to shareholders of
record on December 10, 1997. The dividend checks will be mailed
separately from the redemption checks.
By order of the Board of Directors.
INDIANAPOLIS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
By: Bryan G. Tabler, Secretary
Indianapolis, Indiana
November 12 , 1997
Certificates for the 6% Preferred Stock May be Delivered for
Redemption To:
By Mail: In Person or Overnight Delivery:
(Certified or Registered Mail
is recommended)
Indianapolis Power & Light Company Indianapolis Power & Light Company
Shareholder Services Division Shareholder Services Division
Post Office Box 798 IPALCO Corporate Center
Indianapolis, IN 46206-0798 One Monument Circle, Room 701
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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NOTICE OF REDEMPTION
To the Holders of
INDIANAPOLIS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
8.20% Cumulative Preferred Stock
CUSIP 455434 60 5
Notice is hereby given that Indianapolis Power & Light Company,
by action of its Board of Directors, will call for redemption all
issued and outstanding shares of its 8.20% Cumulative Preferred
Stock.
THE DATE FIXED FOR SUCH REDEMPTION IS DECEMBER 15, 1997.
The redemption price for each share of the 8.20% Cumulative
Preferred Stock will be $101, payable on or after December 15,
1997. Such redemption price is the amount established for
redemption of such stock by resolutions of the Board of Directors
of the Company in accordance with the Company's Amended Articles
of Incorporation.
After the redemption date of December 15, 1997, the 8.20%
Cumulative Preferred Stock shall no longer be deemed outstanding
and certificates of stock not surrendered for cancellation shall
cease to accrue dividends and holders of the 8.2% Cumulative
Preferred Stock certificates will not have any rights with
respect to said Preferred Stock other than the right to receive
the redemption price, without interest, upon surrender of the
stock certificates.
In addition, a dividend of $1.69 per share, being an amount equal
to all dividends accumulated and unpaid to the date fixed for
redemption was declared on October 28, 1997 on the 8.20%
Cumulative Preferred Stock payable December 15, 1997 to
shareholders of record on December 10, 1997. The dividend checks
will be mailed separately from the redemption checks.
By order of the Board of Directors.
INDIANAPOLIS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
By: Bryan G. Tabler, Secretary
Indianapolis, Indiana
November 12, 1997
Certificates for the 8.20% Preferred Stock May be Delivered for
Redemption To:
By Mail: In Person or Overnight Delivery:
(Certified or Registered Mail
is Recommended)
Indianapolis Power & Light Company Indianapolis Power & Light Company
Shareholder Services Division Shareholder Services Division
Post Office Box 798 IPALCO Corporate Center
Indianapolis, IN 46206-0798 One Monument Circle, Room 701
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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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.
Dated: November 12, 1997
INDIANAPOLIS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
By /s/ John R. Brehm
Name: John R. Brehm
Title: Senior Vice President
