8-K 1 a8k_080405.htm FORM 8K EARNINGS RELEASE

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) August 4, 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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

        On August 4, 2005, Aquila, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter of 2005. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference to this item.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

      (c) Exhibits

        99.1 – Press Release issued by Aquila, Inc. on August 4, 2005.


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: August 4, 2005