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) January 29, 2009
Dominion Resources, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
| Virginia | 001-08489 | 54-1229715 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 120 Tredegar Street Richmond, Virginia |
23219 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code (804) 819-2000
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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| Item 8.01 | Other Events. |
On January 29, 2009, Dominion Resources, Inc. (NYSE: D) announced its preliminary unaudited earnings for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008. The following is summarized preliminary unaudited consolidated financial information for Dominion.
Dominion Consolidated
Preliminary and Unaudited
| Years Ended December 31, | ||||||
| 2008 | 2007 | |||||
| (millions, except per share amounts) | ||||||
| Operating Revenue |
$ | 16,290 | $ | 14,816 | ||
| Income from Operations |
$ | 3,626 | $ | 5,569 | ||
| Net Income |
$ | 1,834 | $ | 2,539 | ||
| Net Income Per Common Share-Diluted |
$ | 3.16 | $ | 3.88 | ||
SIGNATURE
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.
| DOMINION RESOURCES, INC. Registrant |
| /s/ James P. Carney |
| Name: James P. Carney |
| Title: Vice President and Assistant Treasurer |
Date: February 10, 2009