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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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SCHEDULE 14D-1
Tender Offer Statement
Pursuant to Section 14(d)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 6)
THE ENERGY GROUP PLC
(Name of Subject Company)
PACIFICORP ACQUISITIONS
PACIFICORP
(Bidders)
Ordinary Shares of 10p Each and
American Depositary Shares, Each Representing 4 Ordinary Shares
and Evidenced by American Depositary Receipts
(Title of Class of Securities)
292691 10 2
(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)
Richard T. O'Brien
PacifiCorp
Port of Portland Building, Suite 1600
700 NE Multnomah
Portland, Oregon 97232
(503) 731-2000
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized
to Receive Notices and Communications on Behalf of Bidder)
Copy to:
Stuart W. Chestler
Stoel Rives LLP
900 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 2300
Portland, Oregon 97204-1268
(503) 294-9500
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14D-1
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1. Name of reporting person
PacifiCorp Acquisitions
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2. Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (a) ___
(b) ___
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3. SEC Use Only
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4. Sources of Funds
AF, BK
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5. Check box if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant
to Items 2(e) OR 2(f) ___
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6. Citizenship or place of organization
England and Wales
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7. Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
45,987,079
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8. Check box if the aggregate amount in row (7) excludes certain shares
___
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9. Percent of class represented by amount in row (7)
Approximately 8.8%
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10. Type of reporting person
CO
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14D-1
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1. Name of reporting person
PacifiCorp
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2. Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (a) ___
(b) ___
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3. SEC Use Only
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4. Sources of Funds
AF, BK
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5. Check box if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant
to Items 2(e) OR 2(f) ___
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6. Citizenship or place of organization
Oregon
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7. Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
45,987,079
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8. Check box if the aggregate amount in row (7) excludes certain shares
___
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9. Percent of class represented by amount in row (7)
Approximately 8.8%
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10. Type of reporting person
CO
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PacifiCorp Acquisitions and PacifiCorp hereby amend and supplement their
Tender Offer Statement on Schedule 14D-1 (the "Statement"), originally filed on
February 6, 1998, with respect to their offer to purchase all outstanding
Ordinary Shares of 10p each and American Depositary Shares, each representing 4
Ordinary Shares and evidenced by American Depositary Receipts, of The Energy
Group PLC, a public limited company organized under the laws of England and
Wales, as set forth in this Amendment No. 6. Capitalized terms not defined
herein have the meanings assigned thereto in the Statement.
Item 10. Additional Information.
(f) On April 8, 1998, PacifiCorp issued two press releases, copies of which
are attached hereto as Exhibits (a)(27) and (a)(28) and are incorporated herein
by reference.
Item 11. Material to Be Filed as Exhibits.
(a)(27) Press Release issued in the U.S., dated April 8, 1998.
(a)(28) Press Announcement issued in the U.K., dated April 8, 1998.
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SIGNATURES
After due inquiry and to the best of their knowledge and belief, each of
the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is
true, complete and correct.
Dated: April 8, 1998
PACIFICORP ACQUISITIONS
By W.E. PERESSINI
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W.E. Peressini
Deputy Chief Finance Officer
PACIFICORP
By W.E. PERESSINI
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W.E. Peressini
Vice President and Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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(a)(27) Press Release issued in the U.S., dated April 8, 1998.
(a)(28) Press Announcement issued in the U.K., dated April 8, 1998.
Exhibit (a)(27)
Scott Hibbs, for investors, (503) 731-2123
Dave Kvamme, for media (503) 464-6272
April 8, 1998
PacifiCorp Offer for The Energy Group Remains Open Until April 28
PacifiCorp (NYSE: PPW) announced today that its cash tender offer for The
Energy Group PLC (NYSE/LSE: TEG) will remain open until 5:00 p.m. (EDT), April
28, 1998.
As of 5:00 p.m. (EDT) Tuesday, April 7, PacifiCorp Acquisitions had
received valid acceptances under the offer in respect of a total of 6,136,568
Energy Group shares and 820,677 Energy Group ADSs, representing in aggregate
9,419,276 Energy Groups Shares or 1.80 percent of the issued ordinary share
capital of The Energy Group.
Prior to the commencement of the offer period on January 26, PacifiCorp
Acquisitions, including all persons acting in concert with PacifiCorp
Acquisitions, owned, or had rights over 7,533,346 Energy Group Shares, including
Energy Group Shares represented by Energy Group ADSs.
Since January 26, 1998, PacifiCorp Acquisitions has acquired 45,987,079
Energy Group Shares (including 241,589 shares held by the PacifiCorp Master
Retirement Trust before January 26, 1998), representing approximately 8.8
percent of the issued ordinary share capital of The Energy Group.
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Exhibit (a)(28)
NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART
IN OR INTO CANADA, AUSTRALIA OR JAPAN
PACIFICORP
8 April 1998
Increased Cash Offer
by
Goldman Sachs International
on behalf of
PacifiCorp Acquisitions
for
The Energy Group PLC
Level of Acceptances and Extension of Offer
As at 10.00pm (London time), 5.00pm (New York City time) on 7 April 1998,
PacifiCorp Acquisitions had received valid acceptances under the Offer in
respect of a total of 6,136,568 Energy Group shares and 820,677 Energy Group
ADSs, representing in aggregate 9,419,276 Energy Group Shares or 1.80 per cent.
of the issued ordinary share capital of The Energy Group.
The Offer has been extended until 10.00pm (London time), 5.00pm (New York City
time) on 28 April 1998.
Prior to the commencement of the offer period on 26 January 1998, PacifiCorp
Acquisitions including all persons acting in concert with PacifiCorp
Acquisitions, owned, or had rights over 7,533,346 Energy Group Shares, including
Energy Group Shares represented by Energy Group ADSs.
Since 26 January 1998, PacifiCorp Acquisitions has acquired 45,987,079 Energy
Group Shares (including 241,589 shares held by the PacifiCorp Master Retirement
Trust before 26 January 1998), representing approximately 8.8 per cent. of the
issued ordinary share capital of The Energy Group.
