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):
December 5, 1996
TECO ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
FLORIDA 1-8180 59-2052286
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission file (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
702 North Franklin Street, Tampa Florida 33602
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (813) 228-4111
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Item 5. Other Events
See the Press Release dated Dec. 5, 1996, filed as Exhibit
99.1 and incorporated herein by reference, announcing approval by
the shareholders of Lykes Energy, Inc. of the previously
announced merger of Lykes Energy with TECO Energy, Inc..
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Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(C) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated Dec. 5, 1996.
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SIGNATURE
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.
Dated: Dec. 5, 1996 TECO Energy, Inc.
By: /s/ S. W. Callahan
S. W. Callahan
Treasurer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibits Page No.
99.1 Press Release dated Dec. 5, 1996 6
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TECO ENERGY LETTERHEAD
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Mike Mahoney
Office: 813/228-4271
Internet: http://www.teco.net
Home: 813/991-6229
LYKES ENERGY SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE MERGER WITH TECO ENERGY
TAMPA, Dec. 5, 1996 -- The shareholders of Lykes Energy, Inc. today
approved the previously announced merger with TECO Energy. The approval of
TECO Energy s shareholders is not required.
Consummation of the merger is now subject to satisfaction of closing
conditions, including necessary regulatory approvals. Closing is expected by
mid-year 1997.
TECO Energy is a diversified, energy-related utility holding company
based in Tampa. Its principal subsidiary is Tampa Electric, a regulated
electric utility covering a 2,000 square-mile service area in west central
Florida. Other businesses include TECO Transport & Trade, TECO Coal, TECO
Coalbed Methane, TECO Gas & Oil, TECO Power Services and TeCom, which is
marketing an advanced, interactive energy management and communications
system.
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