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 and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 15, 2013
CH ENERGY GROUP, INC.
CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Commission
File Number
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Registrant, State of Incorporation
Address and Telephone Number
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IRS Employer
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0-30512 |
CH Energy Group, Inc.
(Incorporated in New York)
284 South Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-4839
(845) 452-2000
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14-1804460 |
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1-3268 |
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation
(Incorporated in New York)
284 South Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-4839
(845) 452-2000
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14-0555980 |
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Not applicable
(Former name and former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation
On February 15, 2013, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, a subsidiary of CH Energy Group, Inc., called for redemption, effective March 21, 2013, all 70,028 outstanding shares of its 4½% Cumulative Preferred Stock and all 19,998 outstanding shares of its 4.75% Cumulative Preferred Stock. The 4½% Cumulative Preferred Stock has a redemption price of $107.00 per share and accrued and unpaid dividends to the redemption date of $1.000 per share. The 4.75% Cumulative Preferred Stock has a redemption price of $106.75 per share and accrued and unpaid dividends to the redemption date of $1.056 per share. The aggregate amount payable is $9,744,735.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: February 15, 2013
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By:
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/s/ Kimberly J. Wright |
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Kimberly J. Wright |
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Vice President - Accounting and Controller |
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CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION |
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Date: February 15, 2013
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By:
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/s/ Kimberly J. Wright |
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Kimberly J. Wright |
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Controller |
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