SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549-1004
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) March 9, 2005
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NORTHEAST UTILITIES
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MASSACHUSETTS 1-5324 04-2147929
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
organization) File Number) Identification No.)
ONE FEDERAL STREET, BUILDING 111-4, SPRINGFIELD
MASSACHUSETTS 01105
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(860) 665-5500
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Section 2 - Financial Information
Item 2.05(a) Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities
On March 9, 2005, Northeast Utilities ("NU") issued a news release
announcing the results of a comprehensive review of its competitive
energy businesses. The news release is incorporated herein as Exhibit
99. The information required by Items 2.05(b), (c) and (d) will be
furnished by one or more amendments to this filing within four business
days of NU determining the estimate or range of estimates of amounts expected
to be incurred or expended in connection with the actions described in
Exhibit 99.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Description
Exhibit 99 NU News Release dated March 9, 2005.
[SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW]
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
NORTHEAST UTILITIES
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Randy A. Shoop
Name: Randy A. Shoop
Title: Vice President and Treasurer
Date: March 9, 2005