Form 8-K XCEL ENERGY INC For: Aug 18
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E-mailUNITED 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) Aug. 18, 2015
Xcel Energy Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
001-3034 | 41-0448030 | |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | |
414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota | 55401 | |
(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)
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
(d) | Election of Director. |
On Aug. 18, 2015, the Board of Directors of Xcel Energy Inc. (the Company) elected James T. Prokopanko to the Board of Directors, effective immediately, for a term expiring at the Company’s 2016 annual meeting of shareholders. Mr. Prokopanko will serve on the Company’s Operations, Nuclear, Environmental and Safety Committee and its Audit Committee. Mr. Prokopanko will receive compensation for his Board service consistent with the compensation received by the Company’s other non-employee directors, as disclosed in the Company’s Schedule 14A, Definitive Proxy Statement filed on April 6, 2015 (file no. 001-03034), prorated from the commencement of his service on the Board to the date of the 2016 annual shareholders meeting.
Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. | |
(d) | Exhibits. | |
Exhibit | Description | |
99.01 | Press Release dated Aug. 18, 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.
Aug. 18, 2015 | Xcel Energy Inc. (a Minnesota corporation) |
By | /s/ Judy M. Poferl |
Judy M. Poferl | |
Senior Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Executive Services | |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit | Description |
Press Release dated Aug. 18, 2015 | |
Exhibit 99.01
 | News Release Xcel Energy Media Relations 414 Nicollet Mall, 7th floor Minneapolis, MN 55401 (612) 215-5300 www.xcelenergy.com | |
Aug. 18, 2015
Xcel Energy board elects new member
Agriculture industry leader joins board of directors
MINNEAPOLIS - James T. Prokopanko has been elected to Xcel Energy’s board of directors effective immediately. He will serve on the board’s Audit and Operations, Nuclear, Environmental and Safety committees.
Prokopanko most recently served as president and chief executive officer of Mosaic Co. headquartered in Plymouth. He retired earlier this month after nine years with the company and remains on Mosaic’s board.
A 35-year veteran of the agriculture industry, Prokopanko also held leadership roles with Cargill Inc., including work in international operations. Prokopanko currently serves on the board of directors for Vulcan Materials Co.
He is active in the community, including serving as a trustee for Minnesota Public Radio and on the board of overseers for the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. Prokopanko received bachelor’s degrees in science and commerce from the University of Manitoba and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario.
“We are fortunate to have Jim join the board and we look forward to his contributions,” said Ben Fowke, chairman, president and CEO of Xcel Energy. “His leadership and financial experience, as well as his experience in energy, regulatory and safety issues will serve Xcel Energy well.”
Xcel Energy (NYSE: XEL) is a major U.S. electricity and natural gas company with regulated operations in eight Western and Midwestern states. Xcel Energy provides a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.5 million electricity customers and 1.9 million natural gas customers through its regulated operating companies. The company’s headquarters are located in Minneapolis.
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