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) May 5, 1997
THE YORK WATER COMPANY
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Pennsylvania 0-690 23-1242500
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
130 East Market Street, York, Pennsylvania 17401
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number including Area Code 717-845-3601
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)<PAGE>
FORM 8-K
ITEM 5, OTHER EVENTS
On May 5, 1997, The York Water Company Board of Directors
approved a four-for-one split of the Company's Common Stock.
This action followed the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders
at which the shareholders approved an amendment to the Company's
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation providing for a
substantial increase in authorized capital from 1.2 million to 6
million shares of Common Stock, the elimination of par value of
the capital stock, and the authorization of 500,000 shares of
Series Preferred Stock. Both the stock split and the elimination
of par value of the capital stock are subject to approval by the
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. The Board of Directors
will determine the record date for the stock split after the PUC
acts on the Company's application.
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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.
The York Water Company
(Registrant)
Dated: May 5, 1997 By:
(William T. Morris)
President
