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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 16, 1999
SANTA FE SNYDER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 1-7667 36-2722169
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
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840 Gessner Suite 1400
Houston, Texas 77024
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(713) 507-5000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
The Board of Directors of Santa Fe Synder Corporation has announced
that the date of its 2000 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be May 16, 1999.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
SANTA FE SNYDER CORPORATION
By: /s/ Mark A. Older
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Mark A. Older
Corporate Secretary
Date: December 16, 1999
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