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EVERSOURCE ENERGY 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 7, 2011)

Filed November 7, 2011For Securities:ES

Summary

This 8-K filing by Northeast Utilities (NU), later known as Eversource Energy (ES), primarily reports on two key events. Firstly, on November 4, 2011, the company released its unaudited third quarter and first nine months financial results for 2011. This disclosure provided investors with an update on the company's operational performance and financial condition during that period, including information for its key subsidiaries. Secondly, the filing announces NU's participation in the Edison Electric Institute Financial Conference on November 7, 2011, where it would deliver a joint presentation with NSTAR. This presentation, along with accompanying slides, offered insights into the company's strategic outlook and financial plans. Investors would look to these disclosures for information regarding the company's profitability, operational efficiency, and forward-looking statements made during the conference.

Key Highlights

  • 1Northeast Utilities (NU) reported its unaudited third quarter and nine-month financial results for 2011 on November 4, 2011.
  • 2The report includes financial information for NU's subsidiaries: The Connecticut Light and Power Company, Public Service Company of New Hampshire, and Western Massachusetts Electric Company.
  • 3NU announced its participation in the Edison Electric Institute Financial Conference on November 7, 2011.
  • 4The company presented jointly with NSTAR at the EEI Financial Conference.
  • 5Presentation slides for the EEI Financial Conference were filed as an exhibit, providing investors with forward-looking information.
  • 6The company clarified that the information in Item 2.02 and Item 7.01, including exhibits, is not deemed 'filed' with the SEC unless specifically stated, impacting its incorporation by reference into registration statements.
  • 7The filing formally establishes the company's various operating entities and their addresses/telephone numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing announces the release of unaudited financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2011. While the specific figures are in the attached exhibits, this announcement informs investors about the company's performance during these periods.

The joint presentation with NSTAR at the Edison Electric Institute Financial Conference on November 7, 2011, likely discussed strategic initiatives, financial outlook, and potentially merger or acquisition-related information, given the future merger between NU and NSTAR. Investors would have been looking for insights into the combined entity's plans.

The disclaimer is a standard SEC practice. It means that the information provided in these specific sections (Item 2.02 and 7.01) and their attached exhibits are furnished for informational purposes but are not formally incorporated into the company's SEC filings unless explicitly stated. This affects how the information can be used in future SEC registration statements.

The filing lists Northeast Utilities' primary operating subsidiaries: The Connecticut Light and Power Company, Public Service Company of New Hampshire, and Western Massachusetts Electric Company.