1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report - June 25, 2003 CH ENERGY GROUP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) NEW YORK 0-30512 14-1804460 State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer Jurisdiction of Identification Number) Incorporation number 284 South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601-4879 ---------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (845) 452-2000 Item 5. Other Events. ------ ------------ 1. Announcement of Succession Plan. Registrant, on June 25, 2003, issued a press release announcing an executive succession plan and the appointment, effective July 1, 2003, of Steven V. Lant as President and Chief Executive Officer of CH Energy Group, Inc. As described in the press release, Mr. Lant will report to Paul J. Ganci, who will continue to serve as an executive Chairman of the Board. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99(i)19. 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. CH ENERGY GROUP, INC. (Registrant) By: /s/Donna S. Doyle -------------------------------- DONNA S. DOYLE Vice President - Accounting and Controller Dated: June 13, 2002 Exhibit Index Exhibit No. Regulation S-K Item 601 Designation Exhibit Description 99(i)19 Press Release of CH Energy Group, Inc., issued June 25, 2003, relating to the appointment of Steven V. Lant as President and Chief Executive Officer.