Prepared By R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Form 8-K
 
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):  10/27/2005
 
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
1-16681
The Laclede Group, Inc.
MO
720 Olive Street, Saint Louis, MO 63101
314-342-0503
74-2976504
1-1822
Laclede Gas Company
MO
720 Olive Street
St. Louis MO 63101
314-342-0500
43-0368139
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Items to be Included in this Report

 
Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
See Item 7.01

 
 
Item 7.01.    Regulation FD Disclosure
 
On October 27, 2005, the Company issued its news release announcing its earnings for the year ended September 30, 2005. The text of that release is included in Exhibit 99.1 attached to this report.

The information contained in this report, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission whether made before or after the date hereof and regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings.

 
 
Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(c) Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 Press release of The Laclede Group, Inc., dated October 27, 2005.

The information contained in this report, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission whether made before or after the date hereof and regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings.

 

 

Signature(s)
 
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.
 
      
 
The Laclede Group, Inc.
 
 
Date: October 27, 2005.
     
By:
 
/s/    Douglas H. Yaeger
               
Douglas H. Yaeger
               
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
      
 
Laclede Gas Company
 
 
Date: October 27, 2005.
     
By:
 
/s/    Douglas H. Yaeger
               
Douglas H. Yaeger
               
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 

 

Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit No.
  
Description
EX-99.1
  
Press release dated October 27, 2005