- Amended Current report filing (8-K/A)
December 18 2008 - 6:12AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K/A
(Amendment No. 1)
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 17, 2008
CONSTELLATION ENERGY GROUP,
INC.
Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter
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Commission File Number
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IRS Employer Identification No.
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1-12869
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52-1964611
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MARYLAND
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(State of Incorporation of registrant)
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100 CONSTELLATION WAY, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
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21202
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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410-470-2800
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name, former address
and
former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
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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EXPLANATORY NOTE
The purpose of this Amendment No. 1 on Form 8-K/A is to, among other things, amend the Current Report on Form 8-K, that contained Items 8.01 and 9.01 only (Film No. 081254296), filed by Constellation Energy
Group, Inc. on December 17, 2008 by (i) relocating the disclosure previously set forth under Item 8.01 and instead furnishing it under Item 7.01 (as a result of which such disclosure is not incorporated by reference into other
filings unless specifically indicated in such filings), (ii) to state that Exhibit 99.1 is furnished herewith, and (iii) amend and restate Item 8.01.
Item 7.01
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Regulation FD Disclosure
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Constellation Energy
Group, Inc. (Constellation Energy) held a webcast teleconference on December 17, 2008. A slide used in the webcast teleconference relating to Constellation Energys 2009 earnings guidance is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and
is incorporated herein by reference.
On December 17, 2008,
Constellation Energy announced that it is considering lowering its annual dividend by 50% to 60%.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This report, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, contains certain
statements that are considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The words believes, considering,
anticipates, expects, intends, plans, projecting and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these
identifying words. Constellation Energy also discloses non-historical information that represents managements expectations, which are based on numerous assumptions. These statements include statements in Exhibit 99.1 hereto. These statements
are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to be materially different from projected results. These risks include, but are not limited to: the timing and extent of changes in
commodity prices for energy including coal, natural gas, oil, electricity, nuclear fuel, freight and emissions allowances and the impact of such changes on Constellation Energys liquidity requirements; the timing and extent of deregulation of,
and competition in, the energy markets, and the rules and regulations adopted on a transitional basis in those markets; the conditions of the capital markets, interest rates, availability of credit, liquidity and general economic conditions, as well
as Constellation Energys and Baltimore Gas and Electric Companys ability to maintain their current credit ratings; the ability to attract and retain customers in Constellation Energys competitive supply activities and to adequately
forecast their energy usage; the effectiveness of Constellation Energys and Baltimore Gas and Electric Companys risk management policies and procedures and the ability and willingness of Constellation Energys counterparties to
satisfy their financial and other commitments; the liquidity and competitiveness of wholesale markets for energy commodities; uncertainties associated with estimating natural gas reserves, developing properties and extracting gas; operational
factors affecting the operations of Constellation Energys generating facilities (including nuclear facilities) and Baltimore Gas and Electric Companys transmission and distribution facilities, including catastrophic weather-related
damages, unscheduled outages or repairs, unanticipated changes in fuel costs or availability, unavailability of coal or gas transportation or electric transmission services, workforce issues, terrorism, liabilities associated with catastrophic
events, and other events beyond Constellation Energys control; the inability of Baltimore Gas and Electric Company to recover all its costs associated with providing customers service; the effect of weather and general economic and business
conditions on energy supply, demand, and prices; regulatory or legislative developments that affect deregulation, transmission or
distribution rates, demand for energy, or that would increase costs, including costs related to nuclear power plants, safety, or environmental compliance;
the ability of Constellation Energys regulated and non-regulated businesses to comply with complex and/or changing market rules and regulations; the actual outcome of uncertainties associated with assumptions and estimates using judgment when
applying critical accounting policies and preparing financial statements, including factors that are estimated in applying mark-to-market accounting, such as the ability to obtain market prices and in the absence of verifiable market prices, the
appropriateness of models and model impacts (including, but not limited to, extreme contractual load obligations, unit availability, forward commodity prices, interest rates, correlation and volatility factors); changes in accounting principles or
practices; losses on the sale or write-down of assets due to impairment events or changes in management intent with regard to either holding or selling certain assets; Constellation Energys ability to successfully identify and complete
acquisitions and sales of businesses and assets; cost and other effects of legal and administrative proceedings that may not be covered by insurance, including environmental liabilities; the likelihood and timing of the completion of the pending
transaction with Électricité de France International, S.A. and the terms and conditions of any regulatory approvals; and the ability to complete Constellation Energys strategic initiatives to improve Constellation Energys
liquidity. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Please see Constellation Energys periodic reports filed with the SEC for more information on these factors. These forward-looking
statements represent estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this report, and no duty is undertaken to update them to reflect new information, events or circumstances.
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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Slide from Investor Webcast Teleconference.
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SIGNATURE
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.
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CONSTELLATION ENERGY GROUP, INC.
(Registrant)
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Date: December 17, 2008
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/s/ Charles A. Berardesco
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Charles A. Berardesco
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Senior Vice President and General Counsel
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