Nisource (NYSE:NI)

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Opportunity: Energy Independence (1)

Threat: Regulated Business (1)

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Nisource, Inc., an energy holding company, through its subsidiaries, provides natural gas, electricity, and other products and services. The company operates in four segments: Gas Distribution Operations, Gas Transmission and Storage Operations, Electric Operations, and Other Operations. The Gas Distribution Operations provides natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. As of December 31, 2006, it served approximately 3.3 million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland , northern Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire, as well as operated approximately 58 thousand miles of pipeline. The Gas Transmission and Storage Operations segment owned and operated 16 thousand miles of interstate pipelines and operated underground natural gas storage systems capable of storing approximately 637 billion cubic feet of natural gas. The Electric Operations segment generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately 454 thousand customers in the northern part of Indiana, and engages in wholesale and transmission transactions. The company owned and operated 4 coal-fired electric generating stations with a net capability of 3,059 megawatt (mw), 6 gas-fired generating units with a net capability of 323 mw, and 2 hydroelectric generating plants with a net capability of 10 mw. The Other Operations segment provides energy-related services, including gas marketing, power and gas risk management, and ventures focused on distributed power generation technologies, including a cogeneration facility, fuel cells, and storage systems. It also engages in real estate and other businesses. The company, formerly known as NIPSCO Industries, Inc., was founded in 1912. It changed its name to NiSource, Inc. in 1999. Nisource is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana.

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NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI), based in Merrillville, Ind., is a Fortune 500 company engaged in natural gas transmission, storage and distribution, as well as electric generation, transmission and distribution. NiSource operating companies deliver energy to 3.8 million customers located within the high- demand energy corridor stretching from the Gulf Coast through the Midwest to New England.

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How can I obtain a copy of the NiSource Annual Report?
You may request a printed copy of NiSource’s Annual Report from Mellon Investor Services at the address or telephone number at the top of this page. You can also access our Annual Report through this web site.

Does NiSource offer dividend reinvestment?
NiSource offers an Automatic Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan for registered common stockholders.

May I make any initial purchase of NiSource common stock through the Plan?
No. You will need to be a registered owner of at least one share of NiSource stock to be eligible to participate in the Plan.

What are the minimum and maximum cash payments allowed?
You may contribute up to $5,000 per quarter toward the purchase of NiSource shares. The minimum investment is $25.00 per payment.

May I purchase shares with cash payments without reinvesting my dividends?
Yes. An Optional Cash Payments Only feature is available through this Plan.

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Energy Independence (Votes:1) Calls for energy independence…
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Regulated Business (Votes:1) Government regulation increases…

Financial News Summary

Earnings roundup: NiSource, Holly 1225840524|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover

NiSource 3Q profit surges on gain, lower taxes 1225832765|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover

PPL 3Q Net Down 37% On Price Drop; NiSource Up 82% 1225805273|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover

Market Report -- In Play (NI) 1225804897|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover

NiSource earnings rise in quarter 1225803545|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover

Court gives preliminary nod to Nisource settlement 1224884524|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover

Market Report -- In Play (NI) 1224883638|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover



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