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
CLECO CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Louisiana |
1-15759 |
72-1445282 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2030 Donahue Ferry Road, Pineville, Louisiana 71360-5226
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 318/484-7400
Item 5. Other Events
On June 21, 2002, Cleco Corporation (the Company) completed its purchase of Mirant's 50 percent interest in a 725-megawatt power plant in northeast Louisiana. For additional information regarding the Company's purchase, please refer to the Company's press release attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibits |
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press release dated June 21, 2002 issued by the Company. |
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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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CLECO CORPORATION |
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Date: June 24, 2002 |
By: /s/ David M. Eppler |
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Name: David M. Eppler |
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Title: President and Chief Executive Officer |
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