SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549-1004
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) October 25, 2004
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Commission File Number 1-5324
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NORTHEAST UTILITIES
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MASSACHUSETTS 1-5324 04-2147929
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of organization) File Number) incorporation or
Identification No.)
ONE FEDERAL STREET, BUILDING 111-4, SPRINGFIELD
MASSACHUSETTS 01105
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(413) 785-5871
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Section 2 - Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operation and Financial Condition
On October 25, 2004, Northeast Utilities issued a news
release announcing its financial results for the third quarter and
year to date 2004. A copy of the news release and related
financial reports are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, and are
incorporated herein by reference thereto. The information
contained in this report on Form 8-K, including Exhibits 99.1 and
99.2, shall not be deemed "filed" with the Securities and Exchange
Commission nor incorporated by reference in any registration
statement filed by Northeast Utilities under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, unless specified otherwise.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Description
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Exhibit 99.1 Northeast Utilities News Release dated
October 25, 2004
Exhibit 99.2 Financial Report for the three, nine
and twelve month periods ending
September 30, 2004.
[SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW]
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
NORTHEAST UTILITIES
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Randy A. Shoop
Name: Randy A. Shoop
Title: Assistant Treasurer -
Finance
Date: October 25, 2004