Westar Energy, Inc. schedules conference call to discuss 2013 results

Topeka, Kan., Jan. 30, 2014 - On Feb. 26, 2014, Westar Energy Inc. (NYSE: WR) plans to release fourth-quarter and year end 2013 earnings after market close. On Thursday Feb. 27, 2014, the company plans to host its quarterly conference call and audio webcast to discuss the operating results.

Event:       Westar Energy Year End 2013 Conference Call and Webcast
Date:         Feb. 27, 2014
Time:        10:00 a.m. Eastern (9:00 a.m. Central)
Location:  1) Phone conference call at 800.706.7749, participant code 37719407, or
                  2) Log on to the webcast at http://WestarEnergy.com

In conjunction with the earnings release and conference call, the company plans to post on its website supplemental financial information related to fourth quarter and year end performance. The materials will be available under Supplemental Materials in the Investors section of the company website at http://WestarEnergy.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available from about 12:00 p.m. Eastern Feb. 27 through Mar. 12, 2014 at 888.286.8010, conference ID 40526997. The replay will be available on the Westar Energy website at http://WestarEnergy.com.


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