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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-C
Report by Issuer of Securities Quoted on
NASDAQ Interdealer Quotation System
PrimeEnergy Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
0-7406
(Commission File Number)
I. Change in Number of Shares Outstanding
1. Title of Security:
Common Stock, par value, $.10
2. Number of Shares Outstanding Before the Change:
5,273,136
3. Number of Shares Outstanding After the Change:
4,806,399
4. Effective Date of Change:
May 31, 1996
5. Method of Change:
An aggregate of 466,737 shares were repurchased at various
times in open market and private transactions during the seven
months ended May 31, 1996, as treasury shares.
II. Change in Name of Issuer:
Not applicable
PrimeEnergy Corporation
By: /s/ Beverly A. Cummings
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Beverly A. Cummings
Executive Vice President
Dated: June 3, 1996
