8-K 1 a8k_041905.htm FORM 8-K REG FD

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) April 19, 2005


Aquila, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)



Delaware
1-03562
44-0541877
(State or other   (Commission   (IRS Employer  
jurisdiction of   File Number)   Identification  
incorporation)     No.)  

 

20 West 9th, Kansas City, Missouri


64105
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)  

Registrant's telephone number including area code:                          (816) 421-6600

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

        We announced our further repositioning plan on March 14, 2005. We wish to disclose for Regulation FD purposes various strategies proposed by financial advisors that could, under the right circumstances, enhance (or potentially accelerate) our repositioning efforts. Alternatives proposed for our consideration include the conversion of up to $345 million of Premium Income Equity Securities (PIES) prior to their mandatory conversion date; debt redemption, exchange or tender offers; formation of a holding company; and/or a reverse stock split. Any decision to pursue part or all of the proposed strategies will be subject to review and approval by our board of directors and, if appropriate, our shareholders.


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.

Aquila, Inc.

By: /s/ Rick J. Dobson
Rick J. Dobson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date: April 20, 2005