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): March 26, 2018
NiSource Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-16189 | 35-2108964 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | Commission file number | (I.R.S. Employer 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
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ITEM 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. |
On March 26, 2018, Richard A. Abdoo, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of NiSource Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Board that he does not intend to stand for reelection at the Company’s 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). His term as director will, therefore, expire at the Annual Meeting. Mr. Abdoo indicated that his decision to not stand for reelection was for personal reasons and was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. The Board thanks Mr. Abdoo for his leadership and service to the Company.
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: March 29, 2018 | By: | /s/ Carrie J. Hightman | ||
Executive Vice President and Chief | ||||
Legal Officer | ||||