8-K 1 a8k_042205.htm FORM 8K - 042205

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 22, 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

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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

        On April 22, 2005, we entered into a 4-year, $150 million revolving credit facility with Union Bank of California, N.A. The facility is secured by the accounts receivables of our regulated utility operations in Colorado, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Nebraska. Loans bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.375%, subject to reduction as our credit ratings improve. Loans must be repaid within 364 days until we obtain the necessary regulatory approvals to incur long-term indebtedness under the facility. The facility replaces our six-month, $150 million revolving credit facility that rexpired April 22, 2005.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

      (c) Exhibits

        10.1 – Financing Agreement dated as of April 22, 2005, among Aquila, Inc. the lenders from time to time party thereto, and Union Bank of California, N.A., as agent.


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 26, 2005