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
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Date of report (date of earliest event reported): February 19, 1997
Pennsylvania Enterprises, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter
Pennsylvania 0-7812 23-1920170
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.
of incorporation)
One PEI Center, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18711-0601
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (717)829-8843
39 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0601
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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The Index to Exhibits is on Page 4
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Item 5. Other Events.
On February 19, 1997, the Board of Directors of Pennsylvania
Enterprises, Inc. (the "Company") declared a two-for-one stock split of the
Company's Common Stock, no par value (stated value $10 per share)
distributable on April 2, 1997 to shareholders of record on March 20, 1997.
In conjunction with the stock split, the Board of Directors has adopted an
amendment of the Company's Restated Articles of Incorporation which will
increase the number of authorized shares from 15,000,000 to 30,000,000 shares
and reduce the stated value per share from $10.00 per share to $5.00 per
share. This amendment of the Articles of Incorporation shall become effective
on the close of business, March 20, 1997.
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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: February 26, 1997 PENNSYLVANIA ENTERPRISES, INC.
By:
Name: John F. Kell, Jr.
Title: Vice President, Financial Services
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Index to Exhibits
No exhibits filed herewith.
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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: February 26, 1997 PENNSYLVANIA ENTERPRISES, INC.
By: /s/ John F. Kell, Jr.
Name: /s/ John F. Kell, Jr.
Title: Vice President, Financial Services
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