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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 28, 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)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 


WESTAR ENERGY, INC.

Section 7. Regulation FD

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 29, we will participate in the UBS Electric Power Conference in Dallas, Texas. The presentation slides to be used at the conference are attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1, which exhibit is incorporated herein by this reference. This information is available to the public on our website, http://www.WestarEnergy.com. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by us under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated by reference.

Section 9. Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1    Westar Energy, Inc. presentation slides

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 28, 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   Westar Energy, Inc. presentation slides