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) July 24, 2001 (July 20, 2001) WESTERN RESOURCES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) KANSAS 1-3523 48-0290150 (State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 818 KANSAS AVENUE, TOPEKA, KANSAS 66612 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone Number Including Area Code (785) 575-6300 WESTERN RESOURCES, INC. Item 5. Other Events On July 20, 2001, the Kansas Corporation Commission issued an order confirming the requirements of its May 22, 2001 supplemental order, and taking certain other actions, related to the rights offering and split-off contemplated by the Asset Allocation and Separation Agreement between Westar Industries, Inc. and Western Resources, Inc. The Company continues to review the order and is considering an appropriate response. Copies of the Kansas Corporation Commission press release and order are attached as exhibits hereto. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release issued by the Kansas Corporation Commission dated July 20, 2001 Exhibit 99.2 - Order of the Kansas Corporation Commission dated July 20, 2001 SIGNATURE 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 thereunto duly authorized. Western Resources, Inc. Date July 24, 2001 By /s/ James A. Martin ------------- ---------------------------------- James A. Martin, Senior Vice President and Treasurer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit 99.1 Press Release issued by the Kansas Corporation Commission dated July 20, 2001 99.2 Order of the Kansas Corporation Commission dated July 20, 2001