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SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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UTILICORP UNITED INC.
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$1,078,816
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2) Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:
Preliminary Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus on Schedule 14A and KC
United Corp. Form S-4 File No. 333-02223
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3) Filing Party:
UtiliCorp United, Kansas City Power & Light
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4) Date Filed:
February 21, 1996 and April 4, 1996
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SUPPORT FOR THE UTILICORP/KCPL COMBINATION ECHOES FROM MAIN STREET TO WALL
STREET
[IMAGE OF STREET SIGNS]
We believe that the proposed UtiliCorp and KCPL merger presents an attractive
opportunity for both companies to significantly enhance their growth prospects.
UtiliCorp has been a market leader in international projects while developing a
successful energy marketing affiliate. Coupled with KCPL's financial strength,
urban service territory and generation experience, the new company should be
well positioned for the changes embracing the energy markets.
* Ronald J. Barone, Daniel L. Barcelo, PaineWebber, July 24, 1996
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.
* Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan, May 15, 1996
The combination of these two fine companies, each an industry leader, in
striving to bring the benefits of competition and efficiency to energy
consumers, will ensure Kansas City's and Missouri's strong participation in the
new global energy marketplace that is taking shape.
* Missouri Senator Kit Bond, May 16, 1996
We have revised our recommendation for several reasons. . . We recommend that
KCPL shareholders vote YES for the UCU/KCPL merger. . . . . Recent events . . .
raise serious questions concerning Western Resources' sustainable earnings
levels and, therefore, its stock price.
* David Parker, Robert W. Baird & Co., July 19, 1996
The assumptions needed to make the Western Resources offer and all its component
parts a realization . . . are somewhat questionable. Moreover, the long-term
strategic benefits and growth opportunities created by a UCU/KCPL merger appear
greater. . . .
* Kyle P. Rudden, J. P. Morgan Securities Inc., July 23, 1996
UtiliCorp's efforts distinguish it as the most aggressive and visionary utility
company in the Midwest. . . . All evidence indicates the two utility companies
have complementary strengths that will result in a strong, unified firm well-
suited to continue serving our state.
* Area Economic Development Commission, Nevada, MO, May 8, 1996
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REAL PEOPLE SUPPORTING REAL VALUE
Cast Your YES Vote Today! Remember, a non-vote is a no vote.
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Vote YES to the UtiliCorp/KCPL Merger on the WHITE Proxy Card
If you need assistance call our proxy solicitor, Morrow & Co., Inc., toll free,
at 1-800-566-9058. For more information, please call UtiliCorp
at 1-800-487-6661.
