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): October 19, 2001
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)
222 West Washington Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53703
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(608) 252-3311
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(Registrant's telephone number)
Item 5. Other Events.
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On October 19, 2001, Alliant Energy Corporation issued a press
release announcing its earnings for the third quarter ended September 30,
2001. A copy of such press release 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
October 19, 2001.
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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: October 19, 2001 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 October 19, 2001
Exhibit
Number
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(99.1) Alliant Energy Corporation Press Release dated October 19, 2001.
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