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 and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 16, 2012
CH ENERGY GROUP, INC.
CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Commission
File Number
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Registrant, State of Incorporation
Address and Telephone Number
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IRS Employer
Identification No.
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| 0-30512 |
CH Energy Group, Inc.
(Incorporated in New York)
284 South Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-4839
(845) 452-2000
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14-1804460 | ||
| 1-3268 |
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation
(Incorporated in New York)
284 South Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-4839
(845) 452-2000
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14-0555980 |
Not applicable
(Former name and former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation
On April 16, 2012, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, a subsidiary of CH Energy Group, Inc., called for redemption, effective May 18, 2012, all 60,000 outstanding shares of its Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D and all 60,000 outstanding shares of its 4.96% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E. The Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D has a redemption price of $102.00 per share and accrued dividends of $0.57 per share. The 4.96% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E has a redemption price of $101.00 per share and accrued dividends of $0.65 per share. The aggregate amount payable is $12,253,200.
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, thereunto duly authorized.
| CH ENERGY GROUP, INC. | |||
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Date: April 17, 2012
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By:
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/s/ Kimberly J. Wright | |
| Kimberly J. Wright | |||
| Vice President - Accounting and Controller | |||
| CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION | |||
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Date: April 17, 2012
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By:
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/s/ Kimberly J. Wright | |
| Kimberly J. Wright | |||
| Controller | |||
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