8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

XCEL ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 31, 2007)

Filed January 31, 2007For Securities:XELXELLL

Summary

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) filed an 8-K on January 31, 2007, to report its fourth quarter and full-year 2006 earnings results. The filing primarily serves to publicly disseminate the information contained within the furnished Earnings Release, which is attached as an exhibit. Investors should review the Earnings Release (Exhibit 99.01) for detailed financial performance, operational updates, and forward-looking guidance for the periods discussed. The report itself is procedural, indicating that Xcel Energy has made material, non-public information available to the public through its earnings release. Therefore, the substantive financial details and strategic commentary will be found within the referenced exhibit. Investors seeking to understand Xcel Energy's financial condition and results of operations as of and for the period ending December 31, 2006, must consult the accompanying earnings release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Xcel Energy Inc. filed an 8-K on January 31, 2007, to report earnings.
  • 2The report pertains to the fourth quarter and full-year 2006 financial results.
  • 3The primary purpose of the filing is to furnish the Earnings Release as an exhibit.
  • 4The Earnings Release contains material, non-public information being disclosed publicly.
  • 5Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.01 (Earnings Release) for detailed financial information.
  • 6The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial results but refers to the exhibit.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Xcel Energy's earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2006. It acts as a vehicle to furnish the official Earnings Release, which contains the detailed financial information.

The detailed financial results, operational updates, and any forward-looking statements are contained within the Earnings Release dated January 31, 2007, which is provided as Exhibit 99.01 to this 8-K filing.

The earnings reported in this filing cover the fourth quarter of 2006 and the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2006.

The report was signed by Benjamin G.S. Fowke III, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, on January 31, 2007.