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| EX-99.2 - EXHIBIT 99.2 - SOUTHERN UNION CO | exhibit99_2.htm |
| EX-99.1 - EXHIBIT 99.1 - SOUTHERN UNION CO | exhibit99_1.htm |
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) June 23, 2011
SOUTHERN UNION COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-6407
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75-0571592
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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5444 Westheimer Road
Houston, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices)
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77056-5306
(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 989-2000
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
On June 23, 2011, Southern Union Company (the “Company”) issued a press release confirming receipt of a proposal from The Williams Companies, Inc. for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company. Such press release and proposal are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Exhibit
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Southern Union Company June 23, 2011 Press Release
Proposal Letter from The Williams Companies, Inc. dated June 23, 2011
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
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SOUTHERN UNION COMPANY
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(Registrant)
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Date: June 24, 2011
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By:
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/s/ Robert M. Kerrigan, III
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Robert M. Kerrigan, III
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Vice President - Assistant General Counsel and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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Southern Union Company June 23, 2011 Press Release
Proposal Letter from The Williams Companies, Inc. dated June 23, 2011
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