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UNITED STATES
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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 13, 1996
AVIVA PETROLEUM INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
TEXAS 0-22258 75-1432205
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
8235 DOUGLAS AVENUE, 75225
SUITE 400, DALLAS, TEXAS (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
(214) 691-3464
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
The press releases dated August 13, 1996 and August 14, 1996 that are filed
herewith as Exhibits 20.1 and 20.2, respectively, are incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS
c) Exhibits
20.1 Press release dated August 13, 1996 reporting on Colombian production
operations.
20.2 Press release dated August 14, 1996 reporting on the Royal Bank of
Scotland's exercise of its option on Aviva shares held by AMG Limited.
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SIGNATURES
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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.
AVIVA PETROLEUM INC.
Date: August 14, 1996 /s/ James L. Busby
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James L. Busby
Treasurer and Secretary
(principal accounting officer)
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EXHIBITS
Number Description of Exhibit
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**20.1 Press release dated August 13, 1996 reporting on Colombian
production operations.
**20.2 Press release dated August 14, 1996 reporting on the Royal Bank of
Scotland's exercise of its option on Aviva shares held by AMG Limited.
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** Filed Herewith
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EXHIBIT 20.1
PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release
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AVIVA REPORTS ON COLOMBIAN PRODUCTION OPERATIONS
DALLAS, TEXAS, AUGUST 13, 1996 . . . .Aviva Petroleum Inc. (AMEX: "AVV")
reported today on the status of production activities in Colombia.
The Company stated that recent political protests by local farmers have resulted
in damage to a section of the Trans-Andean pipeline, which is owned and operated
by Ecopetrol, the Colombian national oil company, and through which the
Company's oil production is transported. Aviva indicated that the pipeline
damage has necessitated a temporary suspension of its Colombian production which
could last for up to 10 days. After resumption, oil throughput in the pipeline
could be below normal levels for approximately an additional 15 days.
The Company also noted that it has now been reported that the local farmers'
concerns have been resolved by the Colombian authorities, and normal activities
are resuming in the area.
Aviva Petroleum is engaged in the exploration for and the development and
production of oil and gas in Colombia and onshore and offshore in the United
States. Aviva's common stock is also quoted on the London Stock Exchange
(symbol "AVP").
Further Information:
Ron Suttill
Aviva Petroleum Inc.
Dallas, Texas
214 691 3464
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EXHIBIT 20.2
PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release
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DALLAS, TEXAS, AUGUST 14, 1996 . . . .Aviva Petroleum Inc. (AMEX: "AVV"), the
Dallas based oil and gas exploration company reports that AMG Limited, the Aviva
management shareholder group, has informed the company that the Royal Bank of
Scotland plc has exercised its option on, and sold, 1,425,946 Aviva common
shares held by AMG representing 4.53% of the total number of common shares in
the Company currently outstanding. The management group retains 935,550 shares,
or 2.97% of the total outstanding.
Aviva Petroleum is engaged in the exploration for and the development and
production of oil and gas in Colombia and onshore and offshore in the United
States. Aviva's common stock is also quoted on the London Stock Exchange
(symbol "AVP").
Further Information:
Ron Suttill
Aviva Petroleum Inc.
Dallas, Texas
214 691 3464
