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): December 7, 2001 TECO ENERGY, INC. ----------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) FLORIDA 1-8180 59-2052286 ------- ------ ---------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission file (IRS Employer of incorporation) Number) Identification No.) 702 North Franklin Street, Tampa Florida 33602 --------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (813) 228-4111 1 Item 5. Other Events ------------ See the Press Release dated December 7, 2001, filed as Exhibit 99.1, and incorporated herein by reference, reporting on TECO Energy's exposure relating to Enron Corp. 2 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. Dated: December 7, 2001 TECO Energy, Inc. By:/s/ G. L. GILLETTE ------------------ G. L. GILLETTE Senior Vice President-Finance and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) 3 INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit No. Description of Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated December 7, 2001 reporting on TECO Energy's exposure related to Enron Corp. 4