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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. 3)
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
Forty four million nine hundred eighty seven thousand one hundred
sixty-nine (44,987,169)
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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 eight point six percent (Approximately 8.6%)
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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
BK, AF
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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
Forty four million nine hundred eighty seven thousand one hundred
sixty-nine (44,987,169)
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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 eight point six percent (Approximately 8.6%)
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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. 3. Capitalized terms not defined
herein have the meanings assigned thereto in the Statement.
Item 1. Security and Subject Company.
(b) On March 2, 1998, PacifiCorp issued a press release, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit (a)(15) and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 6. Interest in Securities of the Subject Company.
(a) and (b) On March 2, 1998, PacifiCorp issued a press release, a copy of
which is attached hereto as Exhibit (a)(15) and is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 10. Additional Information.
(f) On March 2, 1998, 1998, PacifiCorp issued a press release, a copy of
which is attached hereto as Exhibit (a)(15) and is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 11. Material to Be Filed as Exhibits.
(a)(15) Press Release, dated March 2, 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: March 2, 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)(15) Press Release, dated March 2, 1998.
Exhibit (a)(15)
PACIFICORP NEWS RELEASE
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Scott Hibbs, for investors, (503) 731-2123
Angela Hult, for investors (503) 731-2192
Dave Kvamme, for media (503) 464-6272
March 2, 1998
PacifiCorp Tops Texas Utilities; Acquires 8.6% Stake in TEG
PORTLAND, Oregon -- PacifiCorp (NYSE:PPW) today announced an increased
offer of 820 pence per Energy Group Share, topping the offer of 810 pence
per Energy Group Share by Texas Utilities Company (NYSE:TXU).
PacifiCorp has acquired 44,987,169 Energy Group Shares at 820 pence
per share, representing approximately 8.6 percent of the outstanding share
capital of The Energy Group PLC.
A further announcement containing details of PacifiCorp's increased
offer will be made in due course.
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