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:
July 23, 1997
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(Date of earliest event reported)
CITIZENS UTILITIES COMPANY
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware 001-11001 06-0619596
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
High Ridge Park, P.O. Box 3801, Stamford, Connecticut 06905
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(203) 329-8800
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
No change since last report
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(Former name or address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events
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Citizens Utilities Company announced today that the Company's
Series A common stock will be converted into Series B common stock effective
August 25, 1997.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits
99 Press release of Citizens Utilities Company released
July 23, 1997.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
CITIZENS UTILITIES COMPANY
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Registrant
By:/s/ Livingston E. Ross
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Vice President and Controller
Date: July 23, 1997