Xcel Energy, Inc.
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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):   November 19, 2002  
     
 

(XCEL LOGO)

Xcel Energy Inc.


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Minnesota

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
     
001-03034   41-0448030

 
(Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)
     
     
800 Nicollet Mall, Suite 3000    
Minneapolis, Minnesota   55402

 
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
         
  Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (612) 330-5500  
     
 
 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 


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Item 5. Other Events
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
SIGNATURES
EX-99.01 Offering Memorandum Excerpts


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Item 5. Other Events

In connection with a proposed private placement of long-term debt, Xcel Energy has prepared an Offering Memorandum for distribution to potential purchasers. The long-term debt to be issued in the proposed private placement will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and will not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. Excerpts from this Offering Memorandum containing updated financial and other information regarding Xcel Energy are attached as Exhibit 99.01.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 
(c) Exhibits
     
Exhibit No.   Description

 
99.01   Offering Memorandum Excerpts

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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.

             
        Xcel Energy Inc.
        (a Minnesota Corporation)
             
             
        By:   /s/ Richard C. Kelly
           
            Richard C. Kelly
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Dated:   November 19, 2002        

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