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): October 16, 2008
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Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter |
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IRS Employer |
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1-12869 |
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CONSTELLATION ENERGY GROUP, INC. |
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MARYLAND |
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(State of Incorporation of registrant) |
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100 CONSTELLATION WAY, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND |
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21202 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
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410-470-2800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name, former address
and former fiscal year, 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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
x Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events
On October 17, 2008, Constellation and MidAmerican issued joint press releases announcing the filing of a merger-related application by MidAmerican with the Maryland Public Service Commission and a preliminary proxy statement by Constellation with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.
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Forward-Looking Statements. This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the proposed transaction between Constellation and MidAmerican and the expected timing and completion of the transaction. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “should,” “may,” and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward looking statements. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and involve a number of significant risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of Constellation and MidAmerican. Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance as to the timing of the closing of the transaction, or whether the transaction will close at all. The following factors, among others, could cause or contribute to such material differences: the ability to obtain the approval of the transaction by Constellation’s shareholders; the ability to obtain governmental approvals of the transaction or to satisfy other conditions to the transaction on the terms and expected timeframe or at all; transaction costs; economic conditions; a material adverse change in the business, assets, financial condition or results of operations of Constellation; a material deterioration in Constellation’s retail and/or wholesale businesses and assets; and the effects of disruption from the transaction making it more difficult to maintain relationships with employees, customers, other business partners or government entities. Additional factors that could cause Constellation’s results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in the preliminary proxy statement Constellation has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and intends to mail to its shareholders with respect to the proposed transaction, which are available at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Web site (http://www.sec.gov) at no charge. Constellation assumes no responsibility to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future developments except as expressly required by law.
Additional Information and Where to Find It. This communication is being made in respect of the proposed merger transaction involving Constellation and MidAmerican. In connection with the proposed transaction, Constellation has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a preliminary proxy statement and will mail a definitive proxy statement to its shareholders. Shareholders are encouraged to read the definitive proxy statement regarding the proposed transaction when it becomes available because it will contain important information. Shareholders will be able to obtain a free copy of the proxy statement, as well as other filings made by Constellation regarding Constellation, MidAmerican and the proposed transaction, without charge, at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). These materials can also be obtained, when available, without charge, by directing a request to Constellation, Shareholder Services, 100 Constellation Way, Baltimore, Maryland 21202.
Participants in the Solicitation. Constellation, MidAmerican and their respective directors and executive officers and other persons may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. Information regarding Constellation’s directors
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and executive officers is included in Constellation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and Constellation’s notice of annual meeting and proxy statement for its most recent annual meeting, which were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2008 and April 29, 2008, respectively. Other information regarding the participants in the solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is contained in the preliminary proxy statement and other relevant materials filed or to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the proposed transaction.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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99.1 |
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Joint press release dated October 17, 2008 regarding filing of application with Maryland Public Service Commission |
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99.2 |
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Joint press release dated October 17, 2008 regarding filing of preliminary proxy statement with Securities and Exchange Commission |
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SIGNATURE
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.
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CONSTELLATION ENERGY GROUP, INC. |
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(Registrant) |
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Date: |
October 20, 2008 |
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/s/ Charles A. Berardesco |
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Charles A. Berardesco |
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Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Chief |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Joint press release dated October 17, 2008 regarding filing of application with Maryland Public Service Commission |
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99.2 |
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Joint press release dated October 17, 2008 regarding filing of preliminary proxy statement with Securities and Exchange Commission |
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