What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Sempra Energy's consolidated earnings and financial results for the third quarter of 2009.

How did Sempra Energy perform in the third quarter of 2009?

Sempra Energy reported consolidated earnings of $317 million, or $1.27 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2009.

Where can I find more detailed financial information?

More detailed financial information, including a Statement of Operations Data by Business Unit for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, is available as Exhibit 99.2 to this filing.

Is the information in this filing considered officially 'filed' with the SEC?

No, the information furnished in Item 2.02 and its exhibits (99.1 and 99.2) is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated by reference into any future Sempra Energy filings.

SRE/SREA 8-K: Earnings & Results

Summary

Sempra Energy (SRE) filed an 8-K on November 9, 2009, reporting its third-quarter 2009 financial results. The company announced consolidated earnings of $317 million, which translated to $1.27 per diluted share of common stock. This filing provides investors with key financial performance data for the quarter, allowing for an assessment of the company's operational and financial condition during this period. The accompanying exhibits offer further details on operational data broken down by business unit, enabling a deeper analysis of segment performance.

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1Sempra Energy reported third-quarter 2009 consolidated earnings of $317 million.
2Earnings per diluted share for Q3 2009 were $1.27.
3The 8-K filing date is November 9, 2009, with an event date of November 8, 2009.
4The filing includes a press release announcing Q3 2009 earnings.
5Additional detailed financial data by business unit for Q3 and year-to-date 2009 and 2008 is provided.
6This information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for SEC purposes.

SEMPRA 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 9, 2009)

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