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) May 10, 2002 (May 10, 2002)
WESTERN RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
KANSAS 1-3523 48-0290150
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identi-
Incorporation) fication 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 May 10, 2002, Western Resources, Inc. issued $365 million principal
amount of First Mortgage Bonds, 7-7/8% Series Due 2007, and $400 million
principal amount of Senior Notes, 9-3/4% Series Due 2007. The proceeds of these
financings were used to retire a term loan maturing on March 17, 2003 with an
outstanding principal balance of $547 million, to provide for the repayment at
maturity of $100 million principal amount of first mortgage bonds due in August
2002 together with accrued interest, to reduce the outstanding balance of a
revolving credit facility, and to pay fees and expenses of the transactions. A
copy of the press release issued on May 10, 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
May 10 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 May 10, 2002 By: /s/ Paul R. Geist
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Name: Paul R. Geist
Title: Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer