UNITED STATES
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
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Date of Report
(Date of earliest
event reported): July 18, 2002
Alliant Energy Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin 1-9894 39-1380265
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
4902 N. Biltmore Lane, Madison, Wisconsin 53718
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(608) 458-3311
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(Registrant's telephone number)
Item 5. Other Events.
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A copy of Alliant Energy Corporation's press release dated July 18,
2002, is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is being filed herewith:
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(99.1) Alliant Energy Corporation Press Release dated July
18, 2002.
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SIGNATURES
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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.
ALLIANT ENERGY CORPORATION
Date: July 18, 2002 By: /s/ John E. Kratchmer
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John E. Kratchmer
Corporate Controller and Chief
Accounting Officer
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ALLIANT ENERGY CORPORATION
Exhibit Index to Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated July 18, 2002
Exhibit
Number
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(99.1) Alliant Energy Corporation Press Release dated July 18, 2002.
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