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 (or Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 24, 2012
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 or organization) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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1684 West Hibiscus Blvd. Melbourne, FL | | 32901 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (321) 724-1700
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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On February 24, 2012, The Goldfield Corporation (“the Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company was selected as prime contractor by South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. (“STEC”) to build the new Bakersfield to Big Hill 345kV Transmission Line in the Texas counties of Crockett, Pecos, and Schleicher. A copy of this press release is attached and incorporated by reference herein as Exhibit 99.1.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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Exhibit | | Description of Exhibit |
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| 99.1. | | Press Release, dated February 27, 2012, announcing Goldfield Wins Major Electrical Construction Mandate. |
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.
Dated: February 27, 2012
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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 |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
No. | | Description |
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| 99.1. | | Press Release, dated February 27, 2012, announcing Goldfield Wins Major Electrical Construction Mandate. |
