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) June 6, 2002 (June 6, 2002)
WESTERN RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
KANSAS 1-3523 48-0290150
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
818 SOUTH KANSAS AVENUE, TOPEKA, KANSAS 66612
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number Including Area Code (785) 575-6300
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WESTERN RESOURCES, INC.
Item 5. Other Events
On June 6, 2002, Western Resources, Inc. (the "Company") entered into a
secured credit agreement arranged by J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc. providing for
a $585 million term loan and a $150 million revolving credit facility, each
maturing on June 6, 2005. The proceeds of the term loan were used to retire an
existing revolving credit facility with an outstanding principal balance of $380
million, to provide for the repayment at maturity of $135 million principal
amount of KGE first mortgage bonds due in December 2003 together with accrued
interest, to repurchase approximately $45 million of the Company's outstanding
unsecured notes, and to pay customary fees and expenses of the transactions.
There were no borrowings under the revolving credit facility at closing. A copy
of the press release issued on June 6, 2002 is attached as an exhibit hereto.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release issued by Western Resources, Inc. dated
June 6, 2002
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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.
Dated June 6, 2002 By: /s/ Paul R. Geist
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Name: Paul R. Geist
Title: Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer