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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):
APRIL 26, 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 and zip code)
(813) 228-4111
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER
In order to furnish certain exhibits for incorporation by reference
into the Registration Statement on Form S-3 of TECO Energy, Inc. previously
filed with Securities and Exchange Commission (File No. 333-50808), which
Registration Statement was declared effective by the Commission on December 7,
2000, TECO Energy, Inc. is filing an Underwriting Agreement dated April 26, 2001
between TECO Energy, Inc. and Chase Securities Inc. as Exhibit 1.3 to such
Registration Statement, the opinion of Palmer & Dodge LLP, regarding the
validity of the notes to be sold by TECO Energy, Inc. pursuant to such
Underwriting Agreement as Exhibit 5.10 to such Registration Statement, and the
opinion of Ropes & Gray as Exhibit 5.11 to such Registration Statement.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
1.3 Underwriting Agreement dated April 26, 2001 between
TECO Energy, Inc. and Chase Securities Inc. Filed
herewith.
5.10 Opinion of Palmer & Dodge LLP. Filed herewith.
5.11 Opinion of Ropes & Gray. Filed herewith.
23.4 Consent of Palmer & Dodge LLP (included as part of
their opinion filed herewith).
23.5 Consent of Ropes & Gray (included as part of their
opinion filed herewith).
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SIGNATURES
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.
Date: April 26, 2001 TECO ENERGY, INC.
By: /s/ Gordon L. Gillette
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Gordon L. Gillette
Sr. Vice President -- Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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1.3 Underwriting Agreement dated April 26, 2001 between TECO
Energy, Inc. and Chase Securities Inc. Filed herewith.
5.10 Opinion of Palmer & Dodge LLP. Filed herewith.
5.11 Opinion of Ropes & Gray. Filed herewith.
23.4 Consent of Palmer & Dodge LLP (included as part of their
opinion filed herewith).
23.4 Consent of Ropes & Gray (included as part of their
opinion filed herewith).