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): October 28, 2002 NISOURCE INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 001-16189 35-2108964 (State or Other (Commission File (IRS Employer Jurisdiction of Number) Identification) Incorporation) 801 East 86th Avenue, Merrillville, Indiana 46410 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code:(877) 647-5990 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On October 28, 2002, NiSource Inc. issued its earnings release for the third quarter of 2002. A copy of the earnings press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits The following exhibit is filed herewith: 99.1 Press Release, dated October 28, 2002, issued by NiSource 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 hereunto duly authorized. NISOURCE INC. Date: November 1, 2002 By: /s/ Jeffrey W. Grossman ----------------------- Name: Jeffrey W. Grossman Title: Vice President and Controller EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release, dated October 28, 2002, issued by NiSource Inc.