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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 (Date of earliest event reported) JANUARY 29, 2002
NRG ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
001-15891 41-1724239
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
901 MARQUETTE AVENUE, SUITE 2300 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 612-373-5300
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On January 29, 2002, NRG Energy, Inc. reported its financial results for the
year ended December 31, 2001.
The press release reporting NRG Energy's year-end results is filed with this
Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 See "Item 7. Exhibits."
Item 7. Exhibits.
The following exhibits are filed with this report on Form 8-K:
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release issued January 29, 2002, of NRG Energy, Inc.
SIGNATURES
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.
NRG Energy, Inc.
(Registrant)
By /s/ Leonard A. Bluhm
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Leonard A. Bluhm
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Dated: January 31, 2002