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KANSAS CITY POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
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(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
WESTERN RESOURCES, INC.
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The following videoscript was used beginning July 26, 1996:
Merger Update Video
Kyron legal preface language, bring up from black.
Important legal information about the status of Western Resources'
registration statement follows this video. The material that follows contains
certain statements of opinion and belief.
Fade to black, bring up music, bring up news conference video.
Narration over clips of April 14 news conference.
Kyron: April 14th Press Conference
Narrator:
On Sunday, April 14, Western Resources announced it had made a merger
offer to Kansas City Power and Light. In an afternoon news conference, John
E. Hayes, Jr., Western Resources' chairman and chief executive officer,
outlined the company's offer.
Clips from the April 14 news conference
Kyron: John E. Hayes, Jr., Chairman of the Board & CEO
Hayes:
* Our offer includes a 17 percent premium for Kansas City Power & Light
stock and a 27 percent increase in the Kansas City Power & Light shareowners'
dividends.
Kyron: Based on closing stock prices and current dividend rates for both
companies on April 12, 1996.
Hayes:
* We also are offering to reduce rates for Kansas City Power & Light
customers 30 percent below the amount proposed by UtiliCorp in their proposal
that they set before the Kansas City Power & Light shareowners.
* In regard to employees, we're into job creation, not layoffs. We
propose to combine the companies and actually grow the employee body. In
fact, what we propose to do, is when this merger is completed, establish an
additional Western Resources business unit in Kansas City. Headquartering a
unit here in addition to Kansas City Power & Light, a unit which will have a
national reach and employ a large number of people.
Kyron: Strategic Combination
Hayes:
* This is a strategic combination which will position Western Resources
and Kansas City Power & Light extremely well. Strategic combination is so
important as this industry continues to change. The industry is becoming very
competitive, critical mass is important, the ability to introduce technology
and the ability to not only do an outstanding job for customers in your
traditional service territory, which this will do, lower rates, better
earnings, and better returns to shareowners, but also establish a base for the
national marketplace.
Narration over video of communications pieces.
Kyron: Shareowner Communications
Narrator:
To inform KCPL shareowners, customers, and employees,
Image of News Clip:
Narrator:
as well as the financial community about the benefits of a merger with
Western Resources,
Image of News Clip:
Narrator:
and to urge KCPL shareowners to vote against the UtiliCorp/KCPL
proposal,
Images from Western Resources Internet site:
Narrator:
Western Resources provided information
Image from Western Resources Internet site:
Narrator:
through its Internet web site; meetings with key financial analysts and
securities brokers; informational ads in newspapers;
Image of Merger Information Guide booklet
Narrator:
mailers to KCPL shareowners; as well as informational meetings with KCPL
shareowners.
Narration over video of WR annual shareholder meeting.
On May 7, during Western Resources' annual shareowner meeting, John
Hayes explained the merger proposal in detail and responded to shareowner
questions.
Video of Hayes during WR shareowner meeting
* How do we stack up against UtiliCorp as a potential partner with
Kansas City Power & Light? Well, let's look at the track record.
* I mentioned earlier that we've been returning 12.4 percent a year to
you shareowners, they've been returning 8.3 percent to their shareowners -- 50
percent greater performance over the past four years since we merged with
KG&E, coming forward than they have been producing during that same period.
We're a stronger company. They're a triple B, one notch above non-investment
grade.
* Here are the 1995 financial results. Total debt to total capital --
47 percent debt ratio in our case, 61 percent of the balance sheet is debt in
the case of UtiliCorp. Dividend payout ratio in 1995 -- we paid out 74
percent staying in that industry targeted range. UtiliCorp paid out 100
percent of their earnings to their shareowners last year. Return on average
common equity -- 11.1 percent versus 8.4 percent.
* Conclusion, in my opinion: Western Resources is a stronger company, a
growing company, a company with a better foundation for that combination.
* Western Resources has a proven track record of successfully working
through utility mergers in the past in a way that creates shareholder value
and benefits for ratepayers. Because of this, we have a great deal of
confidence that the management can accomplish similar success in a merger with
KLT. Which is of course, is the Kansas City Power & Light stock symbol.
That's from Barry M Abramson, one of the most widely known and recognized
security analysts in our industry, on April the 16th.
Video of headlines about canceled vote on at "On May 20 ..."
On May 20, KCPL and UtiliCorp canceled their scheduled shareholder vote
seeking approval of the KCPL/UtiliCorp merger
Video of newspaper headlines announcing new plan -- pull quotes to support
narration.
Images of News Clip:
Narrator:
Also on May 20th, KCPL and UtiliCorp announced a restructuring for
UtiliCorps initial proposal.
Video of headlines about WR revised offer.
Images of News Clip:
Kyron: Increased offer from $28 to $31
Narrator:
Then on June 17, Western Resources increased its offer for KCPL from $28
to $31 of Western Resources common stock for each KCPL share of common stock,
Kyron: Minimum of .933 and up to 1.1 shares of Western Resources stock for
each KCPL Share
Narrator:
with a minimum of .933 and up to 1.1 shares of Western Resources common
stock for each KCPL common share.
Kyron: Resulting annual dividend rate per KCPL share equates to between $2.00
and $2.35
Narrator:
The resulting annual dividend rate per KCPL share would equate to
between $2.00 and $2.35 based on our projected post-merger annual dividend for
1998.
Video edited from newscast on KMBC News -- Channel 9.
Larry Moore: Western Resources is up its offer by three dollars a share
in its attempt to merge with Kansas City Power & Light.
Lori Everett: They are calling this a bidding war designed to force
KCP&L to bargain.
Larry Moore: Bev Chapman is in the news room now with more for us.
Will it work Bev?
Bev Chapman: Well Larry, so far all that KCPL is saying is they are
reviewing the proposal. If all of this seems a little removed from those of
us who don't work at KCPL or don't own its stock, consider this. The outcome
of all this could affect what we pay for electricity in the future and the
job market in Kansas City.
HAYES: It's designed to get KCP&L to come to the bargaining table or
get their shareowners to agree to come with us and either way, to form a new
company.
Reporter: The people who make a living following these mergers say this
latest offer from Western Resources will force KCPL to make a move.
Narrator:
Proxy materials have been mailed to KCPL shareowners urging them to vote
against the proposed UtiliCorp/KCPL transaction. We have also officially made
our offer to KCPL shareowners to tender their shares of KCPL stock.
Western Resources continues to move forward to make this combination a
reality.
At "tender their shares of KCPL stock" fade and dissolve to 30-second image
commercial.
Image Commercial script:
Narrator:
Today, we're all searching for new and better ways to make our lives a
little easier.
We're changing our life styles, our work habits, and learning news ways
to talk to one another.
Western Resources is providing whole new lines of consumer- and
business-oriented products and services that offer solutions for our daily
lives.
Western Resources, what you expect your energy company to be and more.
After logo comes up, fade to black, drop music, Kyron legend.
This video is neither an offer to exchange nor a solicitation of an
offer to exchange shares of common stock of KCPL. Such offer is made solely by
the Prospectus dated July 3, 1996, and the related Letter of Transmittal, and
is not being made to, nor will tenders be accepted from or on behalf of,
holders of shares of common stock of KCPL in any jurisdiction in which the
making of such offer or the acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with
the laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdictions where securities, blue sky
or other laws require such offer to be made by a licensed broker or dealer,
such offer shall be deemed to be made on behalf of Western Resources, Inc. by
Salomon Brothers Inc or one or more registered brokers or dealers licensed
under the laws of such jurisdiction.
Fade to black.
The following advertisement will be used beginning July 27, 1996:
KCPL
HAS NO
EXCUSES
LEFT.
LATE BREAKING NEWS LATE BREAKING NEWS LATE BREAKING NEWS
On July 25, 1996, Western Resources reached an agreement with the staff of the
Kansas Corporation Commission for rate adjustments which will not reduce our
previously reported projections of post-merger earnings or our ability to pay
projected dividends.
Here's what one of the most respected utility analysts said about this new
development:
"This settlement also effectively takes the wind out of Kansas City
Power & Light's sails in its labored attempt to stave off WR's advances. We
regard this settlement as one more example of WR's ability to make good on its
promises. We believe KCPL shareholders have only one clear choice and that is
to vote against the proposed KCPL/UtiliCorp United merger and to tender their
shares to WR."
Edward Tirello, NatWest Securities, July 26, 1996
WESTERN RESOURCES' OFFER*
Dividend per KCPL share: $2.00 - $2.35
Price per KCPL share: $31.00
We believe when KCPL's excuses are stripped away, all that's left is
KCPL executives' desire for the big bonuses UtiliCorp's proposal is offering
them.
NO MORE EXCUSES. THE CHOICE IS CLEAR. CHOOSE WESTERN RESOURCES.
Vote AGAINST the Proposed Merger with UtiliCorp
on the GOLD Proxy Card.
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Western Resources
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON OUR OFFER, CALL GEORGESON & COMPANY, ASSISTING US
AT 1-800-223-2064, OR ACCESS OUR WEB SITE AT http://www.wstnres.com.
* Dividend per KCPL share is based upon Western Resources' projected
post-merger 1998 annual dividend rate of $2.14 per share of Western Resources'
common stock and the exchange ratio in Western Resources' offer. Price per
KCPL share (payable in Western Resources common stock); assumes that Western
Resources' average share price is between $28.18 and $33.23 at the time of
closing.
This advertisement is neither an offer to exchange nor a solicitation of an
offer to exchange shares of common stock of KCPL. Such offer is made solely by
the Prospectus dated July 3, 1996, and the related Letter of Transmittal, and
is not being made to, nor will tenders be accepted from or on behalf of,
holders of shares of common stock of KCPL in any jurisdiction in which the
making of such offer or the acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with
the laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdictions where securities, blue sky
or other laws require such offer to be made by a licensed broker or dealer,
such offer shall be deemed to be made on behalf of Western Resources, Inc.
by Salomon Brothers Inc or one or more registered brokers or dealers
licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.
The following letter was sent to KCPL shareholders:
July 26, 1996
Dear KCPL Shareowner,
We are pleased to announce that on July 25, 1996, Western Resources
reached an agreement with the staff of the Kansas Corporation Commission for
rate adjustments in our service area.
The agreement confirms Western Resources' previously reported
projections of post-merger earnings. These rate adjustments are offset by
lower than proposed depreciation charges relating to Wolf Creek, so there will
be no reduction in earnings per share from those projected for the merger.
The agreement fully supports our $31 offer and projected post-merger
dividend of $2.00 - $2.35 per KCPL share,* notwithstanding the desperate
attempts by KCPL management to suggest otherwise.
Don't be misled. Here's what one of the most respected utility analysts
said about this development:
"The settlement also effectively takes the wind out of
Kansas City Power & Light's sails in its labored attempt
to stave off WR's advances. We regard this settlement as
one more example of WR's ability to make good on its
promises. WE BELIEVE KCPL SHAREHOLDERS HAVE ONLY ONE
CLEAR CHOICE, AND THAT IS TO VOTE AGAINST THE PROPOSED
KCPL/UTILICORP UNITED MERGER AND TO TENDER THEIR SHARES
TO WR. (Emphasis Added)"
Edward Tirello
NatWest Markets
July 26, 1996
With this issue off the table, ask yourself what is KCPL
management's real reason for preferring UtiliCorp. We think it's the
millions in cash and stock to themselves vs. better value to you. To
protect your investment, vote AGAINST the UtiliCorp proposal on the
GOLD proxy card.
I look forward to working with you in the future to create a
strong, growing company.
Thank you for your consideration of this important matter.
Sincerely,
John E. Hayes, Jr.
Chairman of the Board
and Chief Executive Officer
WESTERN RESOURCES, INC.
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* $31 worth of Western Resources common stock for each share of KLT
common stock assuming WR average share price prior to exchange is
between $28.18 and $33.23. Dividend per KCPL share is based upon
Western Resources' projected post-merger 1998 annual dividend rate of
$2.14 per share of Western Resources common stock and the exchange
ratio in Western Resources offer.
This letter is neither an offer to exchange nor a solicitation of an
offer to exchange shares of common stock of KCPL. Such offer is made
solely by the Prospectus dated July 3, 1996, and the related Letter
of Transmittal, and is not being made to, nor will tenders be
accepted from or on behalf of, holders of shares of common stock of
KCPL in any jurisdiction in which the making of such offer or the
acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the laws of such
jurisdiction. In any jurisdictions where securities, blue sky or
other laws require such offer to be made by a licensed broker or
dealer, such offer shall be deemed to be made on behalf of Western
Resources, Inc. by Salomon Brothers Inc or one or more registered
brokers or dealers licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.