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

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide a Regulation FD disclosure. Xcel Energy's management planned to present at the BMO Utility Conference and used this filing to update investors on operational and business plans, and importantly, to reiterate earnings guidance.

What was Xcel Energy's updated earnings outlook for 2011?

Xcel Energy reiterated that its 2011 ongoing earnings per diluted share were expected to be in the upper half of the previously provided guidance range of $1.65 to $1.75.

What is Xcel Energy's earnings guidance for 2012?

The company reiterated its guidance for 2012 ongoing earnings per diluted share to be in the range of $1.75 to $1.85.

What risks are associated with the forward-looking statements made in this report?

The report highlights that actual results could differ materially from forward-looking statements due to various factors including general economic conditions, energy industry business conditions, trade and fiscal policies, customer business conditions, credit rating agency actions, competition, unusual weather, geopolitical events, legislative and regulatory initiatives, costs of legal proceedings, regulatory actions affecting nuclear operations, accounting policies, cost of capital, and workforce factors. A comprehensive list of risks can be found in Xcel Energy's other SEC filings, such as its Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.

XEL/XELLL 8-K: Regulation FD

Summary

Xcel Energy Inc. filed an 8-K on November 28, 2011, primarily to disclose information that management planned to present at the BMO Utility Conference on November 29, 2011. The key takeaway for investors is the reiteration of the company's earnings guidance. Xcel Energy indicated that its full-year 2011 ongoing earnings per diluted share were expected to fall within the upper half of their previously announced guidance range of $1.65 to $1.75. Furthermore, the company provided and reiterated its ongoing earnings guidance for the full year 2012, projecting it to be in the range of $1.75 to $1.85 per diluted share. This filing serves as a proactive communication to the investment community regarding the company's financial outlook and performance expectations, providing an update ahead of investor meetings.

Key Highlights

1Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) filed an 8-K on November 28, 2011.
2The filing's primary purpose was Regulation FD disclosure regarding an upcoming investor conference.
3Management planned to meet with investors at the BMO Utility Conference on November 29, 2011.
4Xcel Energy reiterated its 2011 ongoing earnings per diluted share guidance to be in the upper half of the $1.65 to $1.75 range.
5The company reiterated its 2012 ongoing earnings per diluted share guidance of $1.75 to $1.85.
6The report includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers and risk factors.

XCEL ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Nov 28, 2011)

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