Otter Tail Corp — Earnings Release 2017

Feb 7, 2017

8-K 1 t1700080_8k.htm FORM 8-K

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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): February 6, 2017

OTTER TAIL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota	0-53713	27-0383995
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

215 South Cascade Street, P.O. Box 496, Fergus Falls, MN	56538-0496
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (866) 410-8780

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On February 6, 2017 Otter Tail Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing 2016 earnings and 2017 earnings guidance, a copy of which is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statement and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Press Release issued February 6, 2017.

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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.

Date: February 7, 2017
By:	/s/ Kevin G. Moug

Name:	Kevin G. Moug
Title:	Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press release, dated February 6, 2017.

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