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EVERSOURCE ENERGY 8-K Report (Aug 21, 2002)

Filed August 21, 2002For Securities:ES

Summary

This 8-K filing from Northeast Utilities (now Eversource Energy) on August 21, 2002, reports the submission of sworn statements by its Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer. These statements are in accordance with the SEC's June 27, 2002 order requiring such disclosures, following previous submissions on August 2, 2002. The newly filed statements specifically cover the company's Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2002, filed on August 9, 2002, and also encompass other reports previously addressed by the earlier sworn statements. For investors, this filing signifies ongoing compliance and transparency efforts in response to SEC directives following accounting scrutiny. While it doesn't introduce new financial performance data, it highlights the company's commitment to providing assurances regarding the accuracy and integrity of its financial reporting, particularly concerning the second quarter of 2002. The inclusion of sworn statements from top executives underscores the seriousness with which the company is addressing regulatory requirements and reinforcing investor confidence.

Key Highlights

  • 1Northeast Utilities filed sworn statements from its CEO and CFO with the SEC on August 14, 2002.
  • 2These statements are in response to the SEC's June 27, 2002, order requiring sworn officer certifications.
  • 3The filing specifically addresses the company's Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2002.
  • 4It supplements previously submitted sworn statements from August 2, 2002.
  • 5The purpose is to provide assurance regarding the accuracy and integrity of SEC filings.
  • 6This action reflects increased regulatory oversight and corporate governance focus in 2002.
  • 7The filing includes the sworn statements as exhibits (99.1 and 99.2).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report that Northeast Utilities has submitted sworn statements from its Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer to the SEC. These statements attest to the accuracy of the company's financial reporting, specifically covering the Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2002.

The SEC issued an order on June 27, 2002, requiring principal executive and financial officers of public companies to provide sworn statements regarding the accuracy of their filings. This was part of a broader regulatory initiative following accounting scandals to enhance corporate responsibility and the reliability of financial disclosures.

No, this filing does not contain new financial results. It is a procedural filing that provides sworn statements confirming the accuracy of previously filed documents, including the Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2002.

For investors, this filing demonstrates Northeast Utilities' commitment to regulatory compliance and transparency. By having its top executives provide sworn statements, the company is reinforcing the credibility of its financial reporting processes during a period of heightened scrutiny in the financial markets.