Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

The Company issued the attached news release announcing the declaration of dividends, the results of the annual meeting of shareholders, and the redemption of all outstanding shares of Laclede Gas Company's preferred stock series B and series C. The text of that release is included in Exhibit 99.1 attached to this report.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press release dated January 29, 2009.

The information contained in this report, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission whether made before or after the date hereof and regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings.

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