UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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) February 26, 2010
Dominion Resources, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
| Virginia | 001-08489 | 54-1229715 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 120 Tredegar Street Richmond, Virginia |
23219 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code (804) 819-2000
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On February 26, 2010, Dominion Resources, Inc. issued a press release announcing a reduction in reported earnings determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for the 12 months ended December 31, 2009. The reduction is related to a stipulated settlement agreement filed with the Virginia State Corporation Commission on February 26, 2010. The press release and revised Earnings Release Kit reflecting the reduction in earnings and supplemental schedules are furnished with this Form 8-K as Exhibits 99.1 through 99.4, respectively.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| Exhibit | ||
| 99.1 | Dominion Resources, Inc. press release dated February 26, 2010 | |
| 99.2 | Dominion Resources, Inc. Earnings Release Kit | |
| 99.3 | 2009 Segment Operating Results | |
| 99.4 | Supplemental Summary of 2009 Operating Earnings |
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.
| DOMINION RESOURCES, INC. |
| Registrant |
| /s/Carter M. Reid |
| Carter M. Reid Vice President – Governance and Corporate Secretary |
Date: February 26, 2010