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
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2002
NISOURCE INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 001-16189 35-2108964
(State or Other (Commission File (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of Number) Identification)
Incorporation)
801 East 86th Avenue, Merrillville, Indiana 46410
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:(877) 647-5990
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 28, 2002, NiSource Inc. issued its earnings release
for the third quarter of 2002. A copy of the earnings press release
is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND
EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
The following exhibit is filed herewith:
99.1 Press Release, dated October 28, 2002, issued by NiSource
Inc.
SIGNATURES
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.
NISOURCE INC.
Date: November 1, 2002 By: /s/ Jeffrey W. Grossman
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Name: Jeffrey W. Grossman
Title: Vice President and
Controller
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated October 28, 2002, issued by
NiSource Inc.