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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: November 29, 2000
(Date of earliest event reported)
WPS Resources Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
| 1-11337 | 39-1775292 |
| (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
700 North Adams Street, P.O. Box 19001, Green Bay, WI
54307-9001
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (920)433-4901
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On November 29, 2000, WPS Resources Corporation issued a Press Release announcing an increase in its earnings projection for the calendar year 2000. For additional information see the attached Press Release.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and often include words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "project," and other similar words. Although we believe we have been prudent in our plans and assumptions, there can be no assurance that indicated results will be realized. Should known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, actual results could vary materially from those anticipated.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. We recommend that you consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our 10-Q, 8-K, and 10-K reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The following is a cautionary list of risks and uncertainties that may affect the assumptions which form the basis of forward-looking statements relevant to our business. These factors, and other factors not listed here, could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements.
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General economic, business, and regulatory conditions |
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Legislative and regulatory initiatives regarding deregulation and restructuring of the utility industry which could affect costs and investment recovery |
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State and federal rate regulation |
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Growth and competition and the extent and timing of new business
development in the markets of subsidiary companies |
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The performance of projects undertaken by subsidiary companies |
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Business combinations among our competitors and customers |
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Energy supply and demand |
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Financial market conditions, including availability, terms, and use of capital |
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Nuclear and environmental issues |
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Weather and other natural phenomena |
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Commodity price and interest rate risk |
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
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WPS Resources Corporation Press Release dated November 29, 2000 announcing an increase in its earnings projection for the calendar year 2000. |
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SIGNATURES
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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.
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| WPS RESOURCES CORPORATION
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| By: /s/ R. G.
Baeten R. G. Baeten Vice President-Treasurer
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| Date: November 29, 2000 | |
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