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EX-1.1 - EX-1.1 - KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT CO | c66215exv1w1.htm |
EX-5.1 - EX-5.1 - KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT CO | c66215exv5w1.htm |
EX-4.1 - EX-4.1 - KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT CO | c66215exv4w1.htm |
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
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 15, 2011
Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in | ||||
its Charter, State of Incorporation, | ||||
Commission File Number |
Address of Principal Executive Offices and Telephone Number |
I.R.S. Employer Identification No. |
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001-32206 | GREAT PLAINS ENERGY INCORPORATED | 43-1916803 | ||
(A Missouri Corporation) 1200 Main Street Kansas City, Missouri 64105 (816) 556-2200 |
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NOT APPLICABLE | ||||
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
000-51873 | KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY (A Missouri Corporation) 1200 Main Street Kansas City, Missouri 64105 (816) 556-2200 |
44-0308720 | ||
NOT APPLICABLE | ||||
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
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:
o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
This combined Current Report on Form 8-K is being filed by Great Plains Energy Incorporated (Great
Plains Energy) and Kansas City Power & Light Company (KCP&L). KCP&L is a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Great Plains Energy and represents a significant portion of its assets, liabilities, revenues,
expenses and operations. Thus, all information contained in this report relates to, and is filed
by, Great Plains Energy. Information that is specifically identified in this report as relating
solely to Great Plains Energy, such as its financial statements and all information relating to
Great Plains Energys other operations, businesses and subsidiaries, including KCP&L Greater
Missouri Operations Company (GMO) does not relate to, and is not furnished or filed by, KCP&L.
KCP&L makes no representation as to that information. Neither Great Plains Energy nor GMO has any
obligation in respect of KCP&Ls debt securities and holders of such securities should not consider
Great Plains Energys or GMOs financial resources or results of operations in making a decision
with respect to KCP&Ls debt securities. Similarly, KCP&L has no obligation in respect of
securities of Great Plains Energy or GMO.
Item 8.01 | Other Events |
On September 20, 2011, Kansas City Power & Light Company (KCP&L) issued $400,000,000 aggregate
principal amount of 5.30% Notes due 2041 (the Notes), pursuant to an Underwriting Agreement,
dated September 15, 2011, among KCP&L, Barclays Capital Inc., RBS Securities Inc. and Wells Fargo
Securities, LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters named therein. The Notes were
registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to the shelf registration
statement (333-159131-01) of KCP&L (the Registration Statement).
In connection with the issuance and sale of the Notes, KCP&L entered into the several agreements
and other instruments listed in Item 9.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and filed as exhibits
hereto. These exhibits are incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. | ||||
1.1 | Underwriting Agreement dated September 15, 2011 among KCP&L,
Barclays Capital Inc., RBS Securities Inc. and Wells Fargo
Securities, LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters
named therein. |
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4.1 | Supplemental Indenture No. 3 dated as of September 20, 2011 between
KCP&L and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as
trustee. |
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5.1 | Opinion dated September 20, 2011 of Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP. |
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23.1 | Consent of Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP (contained in Exhibit 5.1). |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly
caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
GREAT PLAINS ENERGY INCORPORATED |
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/s/ Kevin E. Bryant | ||||
Kevin E. Bryant | ||||
Vice President--Investor Relations and Treasurer | ||||
KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY |
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/s/ Kevin E. Bryant | ||||
Kevin E. Bryant | ||||
Vice President--Investor Relations and Treasurer | ||||
Date: September 20, 2011