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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K/A
AMENDMENT NO. 2
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934
September 6, 1996
PENN VIRGINIA CORPORATION
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
VIRGINIA
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-753 23-1184320
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(Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
100 Matsonford Road Suite 200, Radnor, PA 19087
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
19087
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(Zip Code)
(610) 687-8900
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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, thereunto duly authorized, in Radnor, State of Pennsylvania, on
September 6, 1996.
PENN VIRGINIA CORPORATION
By:
/s/ STEVEN W. THOLEN
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Steven W. Tholen
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
a.) On August 30, 1996, the firm of Arthur Andersen LLP was engaged as
independent accountant for the Registrant for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1996. This action was approved by the Board of Directors
of the Registrant on July 16, 1996. The Registrant dismissed KPMG Peat
Marwick LLP as its independent accountant on August 29, 1996.
b.) During the two most recent fiscal years and interim period subsequent
to December 31, 1995, there have been no disagreements with KPMG Peat
Marwick LLP on any matter of accounting principles or practices,
financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure or any
reportable events.
c.) KPMG Peat Marwick LLP's report on the financial statements for the
past two years contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion
and was not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or
accounting principles.
d.) The Registrant has requested that KPMG Peat Marwick LLP furnish it
with a letter addressed to the SEC stating whether it agrees with the
above statements.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
Exhibit Description
16.1 Letter re change in certifying accountant
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EXHIBIT 16.1
(KPMG Peat Marwick LLP letterhead)
September 5, 1996
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC 20549
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We were previously principal accountants for Penn Virginia Corporation and,
under the date of February 21, 1996, we reported on the consolidated financial
statements of Penn Virginia Corporation and subsidiaries as of and for the
years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994. On August 29, 1996, our appointment as
principal accountants was terminated. We have read Penn Virginia Corporation's
statements included under Item 4 of its Form 8-K dated August 30, 1996 , and we
agree with such statements.
Very truly yours,
/s/ KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP
September 5, 1996
