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): February 1, 2012
NiSource Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission file number 001-16189
| Delaware | 35-2108964 | |
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer | |
| incorporation or organization) | Identification No.) | |
| 801 East 86th Avenue | ||
| Merrillville, Indiana | 46410 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (877) 647-5990
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.
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| ITEM 2.02. | RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION |
On February 1, 2012, NiSource Inc. (the “Company”) reported its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Company’s press release, dated February 1, 2012, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
| ITEM 9.01. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
| (d) | Exhibits |
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated February 1, 2012, 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. (Registrant)
| ||||
| Date: February 1, 2012 | By: | /s/ Jon D. Veurink | ||
| Jon D. Veurink | ||||
| Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer | ||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated February 1, 2012, issued by NiSource Inc. | |