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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
March 31, 2003 (March 28, 2003)
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
WESTAR ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Kansas 1-3523 48-0290150
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission file number) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
818 South Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66612
(Address of principal executive offices)
(785) 575-6300
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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WESTAR ENERGY, INC.
Item 5. Other Events
On March 28, 2003, we announced 2002 results, reporting a loss of
$793.4 million, or $11.06 per share, compared to a loss of $21.8 million, or
$0.31 per share in 2001. A copy of our press release is attached to this report.
We also announced we would file our Annual Report on Form 10-K not
later than 15 days following March 31, 2003, pursuant to Rule 12b-25 under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This delay will provide sufficient time for a
special committee of our board of directors to complete its previously announced
investigation. At that time, our independent auditors will be able to complete
their audit of our financial statements. The special committee has advised us
that the results of its investigation are not expected to result in adjustments
to our financial statements.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 - Press release dated March 28, 2003.
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.
Westar Energy, Inc.
Date: March 31, 2003 By /s/ Mark A. Ruelle
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Mark A. Ruelle, Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial
Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
99.1 Press Release dated March 31, 2003