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): March 7, 2012
CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-11590 | 51-0064146 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission | (I.R.S. Employer | ||
| incorporation or organization) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
909 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware 19904
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
(302) 734-6799
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On March 6, 2012, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (d) | Exhibit 99.1 — Press Release of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, dated March 6, 2012. |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION |
| /s/ Beth W. Cooper |
| Beth W. Cooper |
| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| Date: March 7, 2012 |