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 (Date of Earliest Event Reported) June 14, 2000
(June 14, 2000)
WESTERN RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
KANSAS 1-3523 48-0290150
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission (Employer
Incorporation or Organization) File Number) Identification No.)
818 KANSAS AVENUE, TOPEKA, KANSAS 66612
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number Including Area Code (785) 575-6300
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WESTERN RESOURCES, INC.
Item 5. Other Events
On June 14, 2000, Western Resources announced preliminary second quarter
earnings and strong utility earnings.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 - Press release dated as of June 14, 2000 issued by
Western Resources, Inc.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
Western Resources, Inc.
Date June 14, 2000 By /s/ William B. Moore
William B. Moore, Executive Vice
President, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer
Date June 14, 2000 By /s/ Leroy P. Wages
Leroy P. Wages, Controller
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
99.1 Press release dated as of
June 14, 2000 issued by
Western Resources, Inc.
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