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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: November 13, 1996
Providence Energy Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Rhode Island 0-9380 05-0389170
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(State of incorporation (Commission (IRS Employer
or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
100 Weybosset Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number: (401) 272-5040
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other events.
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Attached to this report as Exhibit A is a copy of a release issued November
7, 1996 by the Registrant with respect to the matters referred to therein.
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.
PROVIDENCE ENERGY CORPORATION
By: /s/ Gary S. Gillheeney
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Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer, and Assistant Secretary
Date: November 13, 1996
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CONTACT:
Linda S. Lennox
Director of Investor Relations
(401) 272-5040, Ext. 2469
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PROVIDENCE ENERGY CORPORATION TO LIST
ON THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
PROVIDENCE, RI: NOVEMBER 7, 1996: Providence Energy Corporation (AMEX-PVY)
announced today it has filed an application to list its common stock on the New
York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Trading is expected to begin in early December
under its current ticker symbol, PVY.
James H. Dodge, Chairman, President and CEO stated, "We believe this is an
appropriate time to move to the world's premier exchange. It provides investors
more visibility to our strategy of becoming a total energy provider."
Gary S. Gillheeney, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
stated, "This listing will maximize exposure to all types of investors and
should contribute to increased liquidity - two fundamental components in our
program to increase shareholder value."
Providence Energy Corporation is a diversified energy services company.
The Corporation owns and operates two natural gas distribution companies,
Providence Gas Company, Rhode Island's oldest and largest natural gas
distribution company and North Attleboro Gas Company in nearby Massachusetts.
The Corporation also owns Providence Energy Services, Inc., which markets
natural gas and related services throughout New England. Providence Energy has
paid dividends for 147 consecutive years, which is the longest paying dividend
record among all natural gas distribution companies in the United States.
