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): October 26, 2000
LACLEDE GAS COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Missouri 1-1822 43-0368139
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction File Identification
of Number) No.)
incorporation)
720 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (314) 342-0500
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NONE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On October 26, 2000 the Company issued the news releases
attached as Exhibits 1 and 2.
Item 7. Exhibits.
See the Index to Exhibits.
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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.
LACLEDE GAS COMPANY
(Registrant)
By: GERALD T. MCNEIVE, JR.
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Gerald T. McNeive, Jr.
Senior Vice President-
Finance and General Counsel
October 26, 2000
(Date)
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Index to Exhibits
Exhibit No.
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1 Laclede Gas Company news release dated
October 26, 2000.
2 Laclede Gas Company news release dated
October 26, 2000.
