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(Commercial for Kansas City, Missouri, local radio play)
ANNOUNCER:
Kansas City Power & Light Company is grateful to its
many constituencies who support the KCPL UtiliCorp
merger.
Our Companies are committed to delivering long-term
value to you now and in the future. This truly is a
friendly merger of equals.
Our two companies share not only a vision for the
future, but also a true commitment to the shareholders,
customers, employes and the communities we serve. Our
merger needs your continued support in order to
succeed. If you are a shareholder, vote YES for the
KCPL-UtiliCorp merger on your WHITE proxy card.
Kansas City Power & Light Company and UtiliCorp. A
partnership of equals...working together.
(end of commercial)
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(Press release issued 5-16-96)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contacts: Investor Contact:
Pam Levetzow David Myers
816 / 556-2926 816 / 556-2312
Phyllis Desbien
816 / 556-2903 Joele Frank / Tim Metz
Abernathy MacGregor Scanlon
212 / 371-5999
MISSOURI GOVERNOR CARNAHAN BACKS KCPL/UTILICORP
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Kansas City, Missouri (May 16, 1996) -- Kansas City Power &
Light Company (NYSE: KLT) Chairman and President Drue Jennings
says he is "deeply gratified" that Governor Mel Carnahan of
Missouri has announced support of a proposed merger between
Kansas City Power & Light Company and UtiliCorp United (NYSE:
UCU).
Governor Carnahan in his statement said, "I believe that
the strategic merger of these two companies will result in a
situation that is in the best interest of the State of Missouri.
The merger of KCPL and UtiliCorp will preserve existing jobs,
will create new positions, and will create a Missouri-based
corporate headquarters that will have a tremendous economic
impact on the Kansas City region."
"I am confident that the result of this merger will be
strong corporate leadership and a valuable ally in our economic
development efforts. This proposal provides the best future
prospects for Missouri and the Kansas City area," Carnahan added.
Drue Jennings said, "I am deeply gratified by this show of
support by the Governor. We have received support of this
planned strategic merger from such diverse groups as
shareholders, legislators, employees, and community
organizations. We believe the facts speak for themselves; the
friendly merger of equals between KCPL and UtiliCorp offers the
best prospects for growth."
Kansas City Power & Light Company provides electric power to
a growing and diversified service territory encompassing
metropolitan Kansas City and parts of eastern Kansas and western
Missouri. KCPL is a low-cost producer and leader in fuel
procurement and plant technology. KLT Inc., a wholly-owned
subsidiary of KCPL, pursues opportunities in non-regulated,
primarily energy-related ventures.
(end of press release)
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