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FORM 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
January 17, 1997
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Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
EVERGREEN RESOURCES, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
COLORADO 0-10077 84-0834147
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
1000 Writer Square
1512 Larimer Street
Denver, Colorado 80202
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(303) 534-0400
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not applicable
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Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report
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ITEM 8: CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR
On January 17, 1997, Registrant's Board of Directors approved a change
in Registrant's fiscal year end from March 31 to December 31.
A report covering the nine month transition period April 1, 1996 to
December 31, 1996 will be filed on Form 10-K.
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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 behalf of the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
EVERGREEN RESOURCES, INC.
By: /s/ JAMES S. WILLIAMS
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James S. Williams
Chairman of the Board
Dated: January 17, 1997
