8-K/A 1 eightknaturecoast.htm 8-K (AMENDED) FORM 8-K

FORM 8-K

[As last amended in Release No. 33-7881, effective October 23,2000, 65 F.R.51715.1]


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)       10/31/02


FLORIDA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMPANY

(Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Florida

0-1055

59-0539080

 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)


(Commission file number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)


401 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL

   33401

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

(561) 832-2461

 




























FLORIDA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMPANY


Item 5.

Other Events


On October 31, 2002, Florida Public Utilities Company (Registrant) issued a press release, regarding the 3rd quarter operating results and insurance cost increases attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.


On November 1, 2002, the Registrant acquired Nature Coast Gas, Inc. for approximately $500,000 and issued a press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein publicly announcing the transaction.



Item 7.

Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.



(c) Exhibits


Exhibit No.

Description of Exhibit


99.1

Press release of October 31, 2002 relating to 3rd quarter earnings and increased insurance costs.

99.2

Press release of November 1, 2002 relating to the acquisition of Nature Coast Gas, Inc.




































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 thereunto duly authorized.



FLORIDA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMPANY

(Registrant)




By  /s/ George M Bachman

George M Bachman

Chief Financial Officer


AND



By  /s/ John T English

John T English

Chief Executive Officer

November 5, 2002







































Exhibit Index



Exhibit No.

Description of Exhibit


99.1

Press release of October 31, 2002 relating to 3rd quarter earnings and increased insurance costs.

99.2

Press release of November 1, 2002 relating to the acquisition of Nature Coast Gas, Inc.