8-KRegulation FD

XCEL ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Oct 30, 2009)

Filed October 30, 2009For Securities:XELXELLL

Summary

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) filed an 8-K on October 30, 2009, to disclose information for an upcoming investor meeting at the EEI Financial Conference. Management reiterated its previous guidance, expecting 2009 earnings per diluted share to be near the mid-point of the previously announced range of $1.45 to $1.55. This filing also serves as a standard disclosure for forward-looking statements, highlighting potential risks and uncertainties that could impact actual results. Investors are encouraged to review the company's SEC filings, including its most recent 10-K and 10-Q, for a comprehensive understanding of these risks.

Key Highlights

  • 1Xcel Energy reiterated its 2009 diluted earnings per share guidance, expecting results near the mid-point of $1.45 to $1.55.
  • 2The company's management is scheduled to meet with investors at the EEI Financial Conference from November 1-4, 2009.
  • 3Presentation slides and webcasts related to the conference will be made available to interested investors.
  • 4The filing includes standard cautionary language regarding forward-looking statements and the risks and uncertainties that could affect actual performance.
  • 5Key risks mentioned include general economic conditions, availability of credit, energy industry conditions, regulatory initiatives, and legal proceedings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors about Xcel Energy's participation in the EEI Financial Conference and to reiterate the company's 2009 earnings per share guidance.

Xcel Energy reiterated its expectation that 2009 diluted earnings per share will be near the mid-point of the previously announced guidance range of $1.45 to $1.55.

Interested investors can access applicable presentation slides and webcasts at a provided URL, which would have been specified in the original filing's accessible presentation materials.

Key risks include general economic conditions, the availability and cost of credit, business conditions in the energy sector, regulatory and legislative actions, competitive pressures, unusual weather patterns, and legal or administrative proceedings.