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) February 12 , 1997
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GULF POWER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maine 0-2429 59-0276810
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
500 Bayfront Parkway, Pensacola, Florida 32501
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (904) 444-6111
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N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
23 - Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP.
27 - Financial Data Schedule.
99 - Audited Financial Statements of Gulf Power Company
as of December 31, 1996.
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.
GULF POWER COMPANY
By /s/ Wayne Boston
Wayne Boston
Assistant Secretary
Date: March 3, 1997