FORM 8-K

 

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 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2006

 

 

UNITIL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

New Hampshire   1-8858   02-0381573
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission   (IRS Employer
of incorporation)   File Number)   Identification No.)

 

6 Liberty Lane West, Hampton, New Hampshire   03842-1720
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (603) 772-0775

 

N/A

(Former name or former address, 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:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

On February 3, 2006, Unitil Corporation issued a press release announcing results of operations for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2005. The press release and accompanying financial report are filed with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d) Exhibits:

 

Exhibit 99.1 – Press release dated February 3, 2006.

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.

 

UNITIL CORPORATION            

(Registrant)

 

Date: February 3, 2006

 

/s/    Mark H. Collin                        

        Mark H. Collin

        Chief Financial Officer