SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):
February 11, 2004
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IRS Employer |
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Address; and Telephone Number |
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001-09057 |
WISCONSIN ENERGY CORPORATION |
39-1391525 |
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(A Wisconsin Corporation) |
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231 West Michigan Street |
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P.O. Box 2949 |
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Milwaukee, WI 53201 |
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(414) 221-2345 |
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001-01245 |
WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY |
39-0476280 |
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(A Wisconsin Corporation) |
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231 West Michigan Street |
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P.O. Box 2046 |
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Milwaukee, WI 53201 |
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(414) 221-2345 |
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001-07530 |
WISCONSIN GAS COMPANY |
39-0476515 |
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(A Wisconsin Corporation) |
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231 West Michigan Street |
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P.O. Box 2046 |
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Milwaukee, WI 53201 |
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(414) 221-2345 |
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WISCONSIN ENERGY CORPORATION
WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY
WISCONSIN GAS COMPANY
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On February 11, 2004, Wisconsin Energy Corporation issued a press release announcing that Richard A. Abdoo, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Wisconsin Energy, has decided to retire effective April 30, 2004. Gale E. Klappa, President of Wisconsin Energy, will also assume the positions of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer effective May 1, 2004. In addition, Mr. Abdoo will retire as Chairman of the Board of Wisconsin Electric Power Company and Wisconsin Gas Company effective April 30, 2004. Mr. Klappa, President and Chief Executive Officer of each of Wisconsin Electric and Wisconsin Gas, will also assume the position of Chairman of both companies effective May 1, 2004. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits:
The following Exhibits are filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K:
Exhibit No.
99.1 Press Release dated February 11, 2004 announcing the retirement of Richard A. Abdoo.
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SIGNATURES |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each of the registrants has |
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duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. |
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WISCONSIN ENERGY CORPORATION |
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(Registrant) |
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/s/ STEPHEN P. DICKSON |
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Date: February 11, 2004 |
Stephen P. Dickson -- Controller and |
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Principal Accounting Officer |
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WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY |
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(Registrant) |
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/s/ STEPHEN P. DICKSON |
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Date: February 11, 2004 |
Stephen P. Dickson -- Controller and |
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Principal Accounting Officer |
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WISCONSIN GAS COMPANY |
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(Registrant) |
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/s/ STEPHEN P. DICKSON |
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Date: February 11, 2004 |
Stephen P. Dickson -- Controller and |
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Principal Accounting Officer |
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