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): May 5, 2010
Chesapeake Utilities
Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-11590 | 51-0064146 | ||
| (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 909 Silver Lake Boulevard,
Dover, Delaware |
19904 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (302) 734-6799
| (Former name or former address if changed since last report.) |
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:
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 5, 2010, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2010. 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 May 5, 2010.
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
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Beth W. Cooper
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: May 5, 2010