8-K

 

 

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 1, 2012

 

 

NiSource Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Commission file number 001-16189

 

Delaware   35-2108964
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)
801 East 86th Avenue  
Merrillville, Indiana   46410
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (877) 647-5990

 

 

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))

 

 

 


ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On February 1, 2012, NiSource Inc. (the “Company”) reported its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Company’s press release, dated February 1, 2012, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

 

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Description

99.1    Press Release, dated February 1, 2012, issued by NiSource Inc.

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.

 

   

NiSource Inc.

(Registrant)

 

Date: February 1, 2012   By:   /s/ Jon D. Veurink
    Jon D. Veurink
    Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Description

99.1    Press Release, dated February 1, 2012, issued by NiSource Inc.