8-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 14, 2015
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Commission File Number | Registrant; State of Incorporation Address; and Telephone Number | I.R.S. Employer Identification No. |
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001-31303 | BLACK HILLS CORPORATION (A South Dakota Corporation) 625 Ninth Street Rapid City, South Dakota 57701 Telephone 605.721.1700 | 46-0458824 |
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On December 14, 2015, the Company announced the appointment of current Chief Operating Officer of Utilities, Linden R. Evans, to President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2016. Mr. Evans, age 53, has 14 years of service with the Company, most recently serving as President and Chief Operating Officer of Utilities since 2004. David R. Emery, who has served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer since 2004, will continue as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. No changes were made in Mr. Evans’ compensation package at this time.
The press release announcing the appointment is filed as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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99 | Press Release issued December 14, 2015 |
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.
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| BLACK HILLS CORPORATION, Registrant |
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| By:/s/ Richard W. Kinzley |
| Richard W. Kinzley |
| Senior Vice President |
| and Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: December 16, 2015 | |