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

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose that Xcel Energy Inc. management is meeting with investors and to provide public access to the information shared during these meetings, in compliance with Regulation FD. The company also used this filing to reiterate its 2011 earnings guidance.

What is Xcel Energy's reiterated earnings guidance for 2011?

Xcel Energy reiterated its ongoing earnings per diluted share guidance for the full year 2011 to be in the range of $1.65 to $1.75.

Where can investors find the presentation materials discussed?

The presentation materials shared with investors during the May 9-11, 2011 meetings were made accessible at a specific URL, as indicated in the filing. Interested investors should refer to the filing for the exact link.

What risks are associated with Xcel Energy's forward-looking statements?

The filing notes that actual results may differ materially from forward-looking statements due to various risks. These include general economic conditions, energy industry business conditions, trade/fiscal/taxation/environmental policies, customer business conditions, competitive factors, unusual weather, geopolitical events, legislative and regulatory initiatives, environmental compliance, competition entry, legal proceedings, actions by regulatory bodies impacting nuclear operations, financial/regulatory accounting policies, cost of capital availability, and workforce factors.

XEL/XELLL 8-K: Regulation FD

Summary

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) filed a Form 8-K on May 9, 2011, to disclose that management would be meeting with investors from May 9-11, 2011. The purpose of these meetings was to provide updates on the company's operations and business plans. Crucially, management reiterated its previously issued 2011 ongoing earnings per diluted share guidance, setting expectations for investors at $1.65 to $1.75 per diluted share. This filing serves as a mechanism for Regulation FD disclosure, ensuring that material information shared with investors during these meetings is made publicly available. Investors should note that the company included standard forward-looking statement disclaimers, highlighting potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from projections. These risks encompass general economic conditions, energy industry trends, regulatory changes, weather, and other factors.

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1Xcel Energy Inc. management to meet with investors from May 9-11, 2011.
2Company plans to provide updates on operations and business plans.
3Reiterated 2011 ongoing earnings per diluted share guidance of $1.65 to $1.75.
4Filing is a Regulation FD disclosure, making information available to the public.
5Presentation materials will be accessible via a provided URL.
6Included standard forward-looking statement disclaimers and risk factors.

XCEL ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (May 9, 2011)

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