Sparby retirement 11-25-2014


 


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) November 21, 2014

Commission File Number
 
Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter; State of Incorporation; Address of Principal Executive Offices; and Telephone Number
 
IRS Employer Identification Number
001-3034
 
XCEL ENERGY
 
41-0448030
 
 
(a Minnesota corporation)
 
 
 
 
414 Nicollet Mall
 
 
 
 
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
 
 
 
 
(612) 330-5500
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
001-31387
 
NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY
 
41-1967505
 
 
(a Minnesota corporation)
 
 
 
 
414 Nicollet Mall
 
 
 
 
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
 
 
 
 
(612) 330-5500
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




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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 Nov. 21, 2014, David M. Sparby, Senior Vice President and Group President, Revenue and President and Chief Executive Officer of Northern States Power, a Minnesota corporation, announced his intention to retire effective Dec. 31, 2014, completing over 30 years of distinguished service to Xcel Energy. Marvin McDaniel, who currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer will assume Mr. Sparby’s Group President
responsibilities upon his retirement. Xcel Energy expects to name a new Minnesota President by the end of the year.

On Nov. 24, 2014, Xcel Energy issued the press release on this topic attached hereto as Exhibit 99.01. The press release is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No.
Description
99.01
Sparby Retirement Press Release





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.


Nov. 25, 2014
Xcel Energy Inc. (a Minnesota corporation)
 
Northern States Power Company (a Minnesota corporation)
 
 
 
/s/ JUDY M. POFERL
 
Judy M. Poferl
 
Vice President and Corporate Secretary