8-KRegulation FD

XCEL ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 29, 2009)

Filed September 29, 2009For Securities:XELXELLL

Summary

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) filed a Form 8-K on September 29, 2009, to inform investors about an upcoming investor meeting scheduled for September 29-30, 2009. During this meeting, management plans to provide updates on the company's operations and business strategies. A key piece of information for investors is the reiteration of Xcel Energy's full-year 2009 earnings per diluted share (EPS) guidance, which remains between $1.45 and $1.55. This filing also serves as a reminder of the forward-looking nature of the statements made by the company, emphasizing that actual results could differ materially due to various risk factors. Investors are directed to the company's website for presentation slides and webcasts related to the investor meeting, providing them direct access to management's latest outlook and reaffirmation of financial targets.

Key Highlights

  • 1Xcel Energy Inc. management to hold investor meetings on September 29-30, 2009.
  • 2Company to provide updates on operations and business plans.
  • 3Reiteration of 2009 full-year earnings per diluted share guidance of $1.45 to $1.55.
  • 4Access to presentation slides and webcasts will be available online for interested investors.
  • 5Filing includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers and risk factor references.
  • 6The report is effective as of September 29, 2009.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide information regarding an upcoming investor meeting where Xcel Energy Inc. management will update investors on the company's operations and business plans, and importantly, reiterate its 2009 earnings guidance.

Xcel Energy Inc. has reiterated its guidance for full-year 2009 earnings per diluted share to be between $1.45 and $1.55.

Interested investors can access applicable presentation slides and webcasts related to the investor meeting at a URL provided by the company (though the specific URL is not detailed in the text of this filing itself, it indicates such access will be available).

The filing notes that actual results may differ materially due to various factors including general economic conditions, availability of credit, financing terms, energy industry business conditions, actions of credit rating agencies, competition, unusual weather, geopolitical events, legislative and regulatory initiatives, and legal proceedings. Investors are encouraged to review the risk factors listed in Xcel Energy's Form 10-K and 10-Q filings.