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) July 24, 2001 (July 20, 2001)
WESTERN RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
KANSAS 1-3523 48-0290150
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
818 KANSAS AVENUE, TOPEKA, KANSAS 66612
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number Including Area Code (785) 575-6300
WESTERN RESOURCES, INC.
Item 5. Other Events
On July 20, 2001, the Kansas Corporation Commission issued an order
confirming the requirements of its May 22, 2001 supplemental order, and taking
certain other actions, related to the rights offering and split-off contemplated
by the Asset Allocation and Separation Agreement between Westar Industries, Inc.
and Western Resources, Inc. The Company continues to review the order and is
considering an appropriate response. Copies of the Kansas Corporation Commission
press release and order are attached as exhibits hereto.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release issued by the Kansas Corporation
Commission dated July 20, 2001
Exhibit 99.2 - Order of the Kansas Corporation Commission dated
July 20, 2001
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 thereunto duly authorized.
Western Resources, Inc.
Date July 24, 2001 By /s/ James A. Martin
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James A. Martin, Senior Vice
President and Treasurer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
99.1 Press Release issued by the Kansas Corporation
Commission dated July 20, 2001
99.2 Order of the Kansas Corporation Commission
dated July 20, 2001