SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996
Commission file number 2-70390
SANCHEZ-O'BRIEN 1981-A DRILLING COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Texas 74-2216121
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
5847 San Felipe Suite 1900 Houston, Texas 77057
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 629-9800
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Name of each exchange
Title of each class on which registered
None None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Limited Partnership Interest
(Title of class)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No
Aggregate market value of the shares held by non affiliates of the
registrant: Non-Applicable
Documents incorporated by reference: None
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SANCHEZ-O'BRIEN 1981-A DRILLING COMPANY
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K DECEMBER 31, 1996
INDEX
PART I
Item 1. Business
Item 2. Properties
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related
Stockholder Matters
Item 6. Selected Financial Data
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Item 9. Disagreements on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
and Management
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports
on Form 8-K
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly aythorized on March 27, 1997.
SANCHEZ-O'BRIEN OIL & GAS CORPORATION
By Sanchez-O'Brien Drilling Corporation
By Antonio R. Sanchez, Jr.
Chairman of the Board of Directors
and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements iof the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities indicated on March 27, 1997.
Brian E. O'Brien Minita M. Freeman
Vice Chairman of the Board and President Senior Vice President,
(Principal Operating Officer) Secretary, Treasurer and Director
(Principal Financial Officer and Director
Frank A. Guerra Oliver F. Garza, III
Vice President - Finance Assistant Secretary - Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant hasduly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on March 27, 1997.
SANCHEZ-O'BRIEN OIL & GAS CORPORATION
By Sanchez-O'Brien Drilling Corporation
By s/Antonio R. Sanchez, Jr.
Antonio R. Sanchez, Jr.
Chairman of the Board of Directors
and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
s/Brian E. O'Brien s/Minita M. Freeman
Brian E. O'Brien Minita M. Freeman
Vice Chairman of the Board and President Senior Vice President,
(Principal Operating Officer) Secretary, Treasurer and Director
(Principal Financial Officer and Director
s/Frank A. Guerra s/Olivero F. Garza, III
Frank A. Guerra Olivero F. Garza, III
Vice President - Finance Assistant Secretary - Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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