MGEE MGE Energy Inc

United States

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

August 17, 2018

Date of report (date of earliest event reported)

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

On August 17, 2018, MGE Energy, Inc. (the Company) issued a press release announcing an increase in its regular quarterly dividend on its outstanding shares of common stock. The release announced the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.3375 per share, payable on September 15, 2018, to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2018. The Company is filing a copy of that press release as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)

Financial statements of businesses acquired: None

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Pro forma financial information: None

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Shell company transactions: None

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Exhibit(s):

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

MGE Energy, Inc.

Exhibit Index to Form 8-K

Dated August 17, 2018

EXHIBIT 99.1

News

MGE Energy Increases Dividend for 43rd Consecutive Year

Madison, Wis., Aug. 17, 2018—The board of directors of MGE Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGEE) today increased the regular quarterly dividend rate by nearly 5% to $0.3375 per share on the outstanding shares of the company's common stock. The dividend is payable Sept. 15, 2018, to shareholders of record Sept. 1, 2018. This raises the annual dividend rate by 6 cents from $1.29 per share to $1.35 per share.

"The dividend is an important part of our total return to our shareholders. The board's decision to increase our quarterly dividend reflects our commitment to delivering shareholder value and our confidence in our business strategy," said President and CEO Jeffrey Keebler.

MGE Energy has increased its dividend annually for the past 43 years and has paid cash dividends for more than 100 years.

About MGE Energy

MGE Energy is a public utility holding company. Its principal subsidiary, Madison Gas and Electric (MGE), generates and distributes electricity to 151,000 customers in Dane County, Wis., and purchases and distributes natural gas to 158,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties.

Contact

Steven Schultz

Corporate Communications Manager

608-252-7219 | sbschultz@mge.com