Westar Energy (WR $26.03 -0.21) raised 2011 EPS guidance to $1.75 to
$1.90, excluding gains, versus the $1.71 Capital IQ Consensus Estimate, from
$1.65 to $1.80.
The guidance excluded the following significant one-time benefits: 1) Reversal
of reserves related to the settlement of a legal dispute, including related
legal expenses. 2) Gain on the disposition of a non-utility investment written
off in 1998.






