Wisconsin Electric Power Co. files trustee resolution; counsel consent attached

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Wisconsin Electric Power Co. filed an 8-K disclosing a corporate action titled Securities Resolution No. 23 dated September 18, 2025 under the companys Indenture for Debt Securities originally dated December 1, 1995 with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association named as Trustee. The filing lists a legal opinion and consent from Joshua M. Erickson, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, and identifies William J. Guc, Vice President and Controller, as the signing officer on September 25, 2025. The submission includes an exhibit reference to the opinion/consent (Exhibit 5.1) and notes an Inline XBRL cover page interactive data file is embedded. The disclosure is procedural and provides documentary items related to a trustee/indenture action without detailed financial terms or operational impact.

Positive

• Formal legal opinion and consent from the company's Deputy General Counsel are included (Exhibit 5.1)
• Trustee and indenture identified clearly: U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association and the Indenture dated December 1, 1995
• Filing includes Inline XBRL cover page ensuring formatted disclosure

Negative

• None.

Insights

Corporate Counsel

Document supplies legal backing for an indenture resolution and associated counsel consent.

The filing records a formal Securities Resolution No. 23 under the 1995 indenture naming U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association as Trustee and attaches an opinion and consent from the company's Deputy General Counsel, which supports the procedural validity of the resolution.

The main dependency is the content of the attached opinion and the resolution text (referenced as Exhibit 5.1) for any legal or covenant implications; those exhibits are the concrete items to review upon availability.

Corporate Secretary / Investor Relations

Filing signals a trustee-related corporate action but provides no financial figures or operational changes.

The 8-K lists documentary exhibits and a signature by the Controller, indicating the company completed required disclosure steps for a securities/indenture matter. The Inline XBRL cover page is included for filing format completeness.

Investors interested in material impact should examine Exhibit 5.1 and the resolution text when available to determine any changes to debt terms or covenant obligations; the filing itself contains no numbers or transaction terms.

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UNITED STATES
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):
September 18, 2025

Commission File Number		Registrant; State of Incorporation; Address; and Telephone Number		IRS Employer Identification No.
001-01245		WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY		39-0476280
		(A Wisconsin Corporation)
		231 West Michigan Street
		P.O. Box 2046
		Milwaukee, WI 53201
		(414) 221-2345

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

None

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY

ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.

On September 18, 2025, Wisconsin Electric Power Company (the “Company”) entered into an Underwriting Agreement covering the issue and sale by the Company of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.15% Debentures due October 15, 2030 (the “Debentures”). The Debentures are being issued and sold by the Company in an offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-3, Registration No. 333-279581 (the “Registration Statement”). The exhibits filed herewith under Item 9.01 are incorporated by reference as part of the Registration Statement.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits

1.1	Underwriting Agreement, dated September 18, 2025, among the Company and BMO Capital Markets Corp., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, PNC Capital Markets LLC, and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., as representatives of the several underwriters, relating to $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.15% Debentures due October 15, 2030.
4.1	Securities Resolution No. 23 of the Company, dated as of September 18, 2025, under the Indenture for Debt Securities, dated as of December 1, 1995, between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Firstar Trust Company), as Trustee.
5.1	Opinion of Joshua M. Erickson, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel.
23.1	Consent of Joshua M. Erickson, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel (included in Exhibit 5.1).
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

	WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY
	(Registrant)
Date: September 25, 2025	/s/ William J. Guc
	William J. Guc — Vice President and Controller

FAQ

What did WELPM disclose in the 8-K regarding Securities Resolution No. 23?

The company disclosed Securities Resolution No. 23 dated September 18, 2025 under the Indenture dated December 1, 1995 and attached a legal opinion and consent from the Deputy General Counsel (Exhibit 5.1).

Who is the Trustee named in the filing for WELPM's indenture?

The filing names U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (successor to Firstar Trust Company) as Trustee under the Indenture.

Does the 8-K disclose financial terms or transaction amounts for the resolution?

No. The 8-K text provided does not include any financial figures, transaction amounts, or changes to debt terms.

Which company officers signed or provided opinions for this 8-K?

Joshua M. Erickson provided the opinion and consent; the filing is signed by William J. Guc, Vice President and Controller, dated September 25, 2025.

Where can I find the resolution text or the legal opinion referenced in the 8-K?

The resolution text and legal opinion are referenced as Exhibit 5.1; review the filings Exhibit section for the full documents to examine covenant or legal changes.