Westar Energy declares dividends; company to redeem preferred shares

Wednesday May 16th 2012 05:20:00 PM

table.hugin { border-color:black;} td.hugin { padding: 3px; border-color:black;} TOPEKA, Kan., May 16, 2012 - The Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 33 cents per share payable July 2, 2012 on the company's common stock. The board also declared regular quarterly dividends on the company's 4.25 percent, 4.5 percent and 5 percent series preferred stocks payable July 1, 2012. The dividends are payable to shareholders of record as of June 8, 2012.Westar Energy announced it will call for redemption all outstanding shares of its preferred stock on July 1, 2012.  Holders of each issue will receive:                 Preferred Stock 4.25% Serie...

CORRECTION: Westar Energy to webcast 2012 annual shareholder meeting

Thursday May 10th 2012 04:40:00 PM

table.hugin { border-color:black;} td.hugin { padding: 3px; border-color:black;} This is a correction of the announcement from 16:00 10.05.2012 EDT. Reason for the correction: Corrected location for Maner Conference Center TOPEKA, Kan., May 10, 2012 - On Thursday May 17, 2012, Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WR) will conduct its 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in the Shawnee Room at the Maner Conference Center in Topeka, Kan.  The audio of the meeting will be accessible on the Westar Energy homepage, www.WestarEnergy.com.  The meeting and webcast will begin at 11 a.m. Eastern (10 a.m. Central). Event:        Westar Energy 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Date:          May 17, 2012Time:  ...

Westar Energy announces 1st quarter 2012 results; 1st quarter was warmest in more than 50 years

Wednesday May 9th 2012 05:00:00 PM

TOPEKA, Kan., May 9, 2012 - Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WR) today announced earnings for first quarter 2012 were $27 million, or $0.21 per share, compared with $31 million, or $0.27 per share, for the same period in 2011.  Earnings for 2011 include the effects of costs related to legal settlements last year.  Per share results for the first quarter 2012 reflect additional shares outstanding as a result of the company having issued shares to fund capital investments.Following is a reconciliation of GAAP to ongoing (non-GAAP) earnings per share: Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 2011 Change Basic earnings per share  $     &n...

Westar Energy schedules conference call to discuss 1st quarter 2012 results

Thursday April 19th 2012 11:50:00 AM

TOPEKA, Kan., April 19, 2012 - On May 9, 2012, Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WR) plans to release first-quarter 2012 earnings after market close.  On Thursday, May 10, 2012, the company plans to host its quarterly conference call and audio webcast to discuss the operating results. Event Westar Energy First Quarter 2012 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Date May 10, 2012 Time 10:00 a.m. Eastern (9:00 a.m. Central) Location 1) Phone conference call at 866-770-7125, participant code 75566875 or 2) Log on to the webcast at http://www.westarenergy.com/ In conjunction with the earnings release and conference call, the company plans to post on its websit...

Westar Energy announces intention to redeem $150,000,000 first mortgage bonds, 6.10% series due 2047

Wednesday April 11th 2012 04:05:00 PM

TABLE.hugin { BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: black; BORDER-TOP-COLOR: black; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: black; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: black } TD.hugin { BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: black; PADDING-BOTTOM: 3px; BORDER-TOP-COLOR: black; PADDING-LEFT: 3px; PADDING-RIGHT: 3px; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: black; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: black; PADDING-TOP: 3px } TOPEKA, Kan., April 11, 2012 - Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WR) today announced that it intends to redeem all outstanding first mortgage bonds of its 6.10% Series Due 2047 (the "Bonds") on May 15, 2012.  Please see the following redemption details: Series     Symbol     CUSIP     ...

Westar Energy Announces 2011 Results

Thursday February 23rd 2012 05:00:00 PM

TABLE.hugin { BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: black; BORDER-TOP-COLOR: black; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: black; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: black } TD.hugin { BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: black; PADDING-BOTTOM: 3px; BORDER-TOP-COLOR: black; PADDING-LEFT: 3px; PADDING-RIGHT: 3px; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: black; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: black; PADDING-TOP: 3px } Board declares 33 cent quarterly dividend TOPEKA, Kan., Feb. 23, 2012 - Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WR) today announced earnings for 2011 were $229 million, or $1.95 per share, compared with $203 million, or $1.81 per share, for 2010.  Earnings for 2011 include the benefits of reversing previously recorded accruals and a gain on the sale of a non-utility investme...

Westar Energy Schedules Conference Call to Discuss 2011 Results

Wednesday February 1st 2012 11:09:00 AM

TABLE.hugin { BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: black; BORDER-TOP-COLOR: black; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: black; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: black } TD.hugin { BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: black; PADDING-BOTTOM: 3px; BORDER-TOP-COLOR: black; PADDING-LEFT: 3px; PADDING-RIGHT: 3px; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: black; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: black; PADDING-TOP: 3px } TOPEKA, Kan., Feb. 1, 2012 - On Feb 23, 2012, Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WR) plans to release fourth-quarter and year end 2011 earnings after market close.  On Friday Feb. 24, 2012, the company plans to host its quarterly conference call and audio webcast to discuss the operating results.   Event Westar Energy Year End 2011 Earnings Conference Call ...

Westar Energy Declares Dividends

Wednesday November 23rd 2011 09:02:00 AM

TOPEKA, KS, Nov 23, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --The Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE: WR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 32 cents per share payable Jan. 3, 2012, on the company's common stock. The board also declared regular quarterly dividends on the company's 4.25 percent, 4.5 percent and 5 percent series preferred stocks payable Jan. 1, 2012. The dividends are payable to shareholders of record as of Dec. 9, 2011. Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE: WR) is the largest electric utility in Kansas, providing electric service to about 687,000 customers in the state. Westar Energy has about 7,100 megawatts of electric generation resources and operates and coordi...

Westar Energy Announces Third Quarter Results

Thursday November 3rd 2011 05:01:00 PM

TOPEKA, KS, Nov 03, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE: WR) today announced earnings of $135 million, or $1.15 per share, for the third quarter 2011 compared with earnings of $115 million, or $1.02 per share, for the third quarter 2010. Earnings for the nine months ended Sep. 30, 2011 were $210 million, or $1.82 per share, compared with $198 million, or $1.77 per share, for the same period in 2010. Earnings for 2011 include the benefits of reversing previously recorded accruals as a result of legal settlements and a gain on the sale of a non-utility investment. Following is a reconciliation of GAAP to ongoing (non-GAAP) earnings per share: ...

Westar Energy Names New Member to Board of Directors

Wednesday October 26th 2011 04:46:00 PM

TOPEKA, KS, Oct 26, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE: WR) today announced the appointment of Richard L. Hawley to its board of directors. As a member of the Westar Energy board, Hawley will serve on the audit and compensation committees. Hawley is executive vice president and chief financial officer of Nicor Inc., one of the nation's largest natural gas utilities headquartered in Naperville, Ill., a position he has held since 2003. Prior to joining Nicor, Hawley served as the chief financial officer of Puget Energy, Inc., the largest electric and natural gas utility in the state of Washington, from 1998 to 2002. From 1973 to 1998, Mr. Hawley had a career...