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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) February 6, 2012

 

 

WESTAR ENERGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

KANSAS   1-3523   48-0290150

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

818 South Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas   66612
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (785) 575-6300

Not Applicable

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

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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WESTAR ENERGY, INC.

Item 1.01. Entry into a Definitive Agreement.

On February 6, 2012, we entered a definitive Stipulation and Agreement agreed to or not opposed by all parties to our Kansas retail rate case, with the exception of the Citizens’ Utility Ratepayer Board. The settlement provides for a $50.0 million annual revenue increase and addresses certain other issues. The settlement, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein, is subject to approval by the Kansas Corporation Commission. Technical hearings are scheduled to commence on February 13, 2012.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1                 Stipulation and Agreement dated February 6, 2012


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.

 

    Westar Energy, Inc.
Date: February 6, 2012     By:   /s/    Larry D. Irick        
    Name: Larry D. Irick
   

Title: Vice President, General Counsel

          and Corporate Secretary


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Number

  

Description of Exhibit

Exhibit 99.1    Stipulation and Agreement dated February 6, 2012