Current Report Filing (8-k)
May 04 2017 - 7:22AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
May 4, 2017
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Commission
File Number
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Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter,
State of Incorporation,
Address of Principal Executive Offices and
Telephone Number
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I.R.S. Employer
Identification
No.
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001-32206
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GREAT PLAINS ENERGY INCORPORATED
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43-1916803
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(A Missouri Corporation)
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1200 Main Street
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Kansas City, Missouri 64105
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(816)
556-2200
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NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name or former address,
if changed since last report)
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000-51873
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KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
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44-0308720
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(A Missouri Corporation)
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1200 Main Street
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Kansas City, Missouri 64105
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(816)
556-2200
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NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name or former address,
if changed since last report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form
8-K
filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of
the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule
14a-12
under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule
14d-2(b)
under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule
13e-4(c)
under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act (§230.405 of
this chapter) or Rule
12b-2
of the Exchange Act
(§240.12b-2
of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying
with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
This combined Current Report on Form
8-K
is being provided by Great
Plains Energy Incorporated (Great Plains Energy) and Kansas City Power & Light Company (KCP&L). KCP&L is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Plains Energy and represents a significant portion of its assets, liabilities,
revenues, expenses and operations. Thus, all information contained in this report relates to, and is filed or furnished by, Great Plains Energy. Information that is specifically identified in this report as relating solely to Great Plains
Energy, such as its financial statements and all information relating to Great Plains Energys other operations, businesses and subsidiaries, including KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company (GMO) does not relate to, and is not filed or
furnished by, KCP&L. KCP&L makes no representation as to that information. Neither Great Plains Energy nor GMO has any obligation in respect of KCP&Ls debt securities and holders of such securities should not consider
Great Plains Energys or GMOs financial resources or results of operations in making a decision with respect to KCP&Ls debt securities. Similarly, KCP&L has no obligation in respect of securities of Great Plains Energy or
GMO.
Item 2.02
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Results of Operations and Financial Condition
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On May 4, 2017, Great Plains Energy issued a press
release announcing its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
The press
release contains information regarding KCP&L. Accordingly, information in the press release relating to KCP&L is also being furnished on behalf of KCP&L.
The information under this Item 2.02 and in Exhibit 99.1 hereto is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed for the purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information under this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 hereto shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any
registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless otherwise expressly indicated in such registration statement or other document.
On May 4, 2017, Great Plains Energy and Westar Energy, Inc. (Westar)
jointly announced that Great Plains Energy, KCP&L and Westar jointly filed a Petition for Reconsideration with the Kansas Corporation Commission (Commission) of the Commissions April 19, 2017 order denying approval of
Great Plains Energys acquisition of Westar. The petition seeks until May 31, 2017, to allow the companies additional time to evaluate the potential for revisions to their agreement that could address the Commissions concerns
outlined in the order. A copy of the press release related to the petition is attached as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 9.01
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Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit
No.
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Description
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99.1
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Earnings press release issued by Great Plains Energy Incorporated on May 4, 2017.
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99.2
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Press release issued by Great Plains Energy Incorporated on May 4, 2017.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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GREAT PLAINS ENERGY INCORPORATED
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/s/ Lori A. Wright
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Lori A. Wright
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Vice President - Corporate Planning, Investor Relations and Treasurer
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KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
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/s/ Lori A. Wright
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Lori A. Wright
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Vice President - Corporate Planning, Investor Relations and Treasurer
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Date: May 4, 2017
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit
No.
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Description
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99.1
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Earnings press release issued by Great Plains Energy Incorporated on May 4, 2017.
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99.2
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Press release issued by Great Plains Energy Incorporated on May 4, 2017.
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