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 2, 2009
OTTER TAIL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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0-00368
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41-0462685 |
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(Commission
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Identification No.) |
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| 215 South Cascade Street, P.O. Box 496, Fergus Falls, MN
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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:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On February 2, 2009 Otter Tail Corporation issued a press release announcing 2008 earnings,
quarterly dividend, and 2009 earnings guidance, a copy of which is furnished herewith as
Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statement and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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Press Release issued February 2, 2009 |
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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.
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OTTER TAIL CORPORATION |
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Date: February 3, 2009 |
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/s/ Kevin G. Moug |
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Kevin G. Moug |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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