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 2, 2004
OTTER TAIL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Minnesota | 0-00368 | 41-0462685 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (I.R.S. Employer | ||
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 215 South Cascade Street, P.O. Box 496, Fergus Falls, MN | 56538-0496 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (866) 410-8780
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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| Press Release | ||||||||
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On February 2, 2004, Otter Tail Corporation issued a press release announcing 2003 earnings, a dividend increase and 2004 expectations, a copy of which is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
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, thereunto duly authorized.
| Date: February 3, 2004 | OTTER TAIL CORPORATION | |||
By |
/s/ Kevin G. Moug |
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Kevin G. Moug |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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and Treasurer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit | Description of Exhibit | |
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| 99.1 | Press release, dated February 2, 2004 |
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