UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 21, 2017
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THE GOLDFIELD CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 1-7525 | | 88-0031580 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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1684 West Hibiscus Blvd. Melbourne, FL | | 32901 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (321) 724-1700
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On September 21, 2017 the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of The Goldfield Corporation (the “Company”) approved an extension, until September 30, 2018, of the Company’s stock repurchase plan, originally adopted on September 17, 2002. As of September 21, 2017, the Company had repurchased 2,345,060 shares of common stock pursuant to the plan, at an average cost of $0.55 per share, and is authorized to purchase an additional 1,154,940 shares pursuant to the plan. As of September 21, 2017 the Company had 25,451,354 shares outstanding.
Further information regarding this stock repurchase plan is set forth under Item 5 in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: September 22, 2017
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| The Goldfield Corporation |
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| By: | /s/ Stephen R. Wherry |
| | Stephen R. Wherry |
| | Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
| | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer), |
| | Treasurer and Assistant Secretary |
