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May 16, 1996
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MERGER FACTS
NEWS RELEASE
GOVERNOR MEL CARNAHAN
CAPITOL BUILDING ROOM 216 JEFFERSON CITY MO 65101 PHONE: (314)751-3222
FAX: (314)751-4458
For Immediate Release
May 15, 1996
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call Chris Sifford
at 573-751-3222
CARNAHAN BACKS UTILICORP, KCP&L MERGER
Governor Mel Carnahan today announced his support of a proposed merger
between utility companies UtiliCorp United and Kansas City Power and Light Co.
(KCP&L), stating that it provides the best potential for Missouri's and Kansas
City's long-term growth.
"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," Carnahan
said. "The merger of UtiliCorp and KCP&L 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."
Carnahan noted that the merger of the two Kansas City-based companies will
result in a new corporation with assets of $6.4 billion and will employ more
than 7,000.
In documents filed with the Missouri Public Service Commission -- the state
entity that regulates public utilities -- the companies report that the merger
will result in cost savings of $600 million over the first 10 years of the
merger, and retail electric customers will enjoy a two percent reduction in
electricity rates. The companies also say that the new, combined company will
be a stronger partner in economic development efforts, and will be better able
to provide civic and community leadership on a broader scale.
"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 said.
The boards of directors of both KCP&L and UtiliCorp approved the merger in
January. Final approval by shareholders is required to complete the merger.
Both companies will hold shareholders meetings May 22.
