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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) February 11, 1997
SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 1-7850 88-0085720
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
5241 Spring Mountain Road
Post Office Box 98510
Las Vegas, Nevada 89193-8510
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (702) 876-7237
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Item 5. Other Events
On February 11, 1997, Southwest Gas Corporation (the Company) released summary
financial information to the general public, including the investment
community, regarding the Company's operating performance and financial
position for the year ended December 31, 1996. The financial information
released is included herein. This information is summary in nature, and
should not be considered complete financial statements.
Item 7. Exhibits
99.1 Summary Statements of Income
99.2 Financial Analyst Report -- Fourth Quarter 1996
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.
SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION
Date: February 11, 1997 /s/ EDWARD A. JANOV
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Edward A. Janov
Vice President/Controller and
Chief Accounting Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Summary Statements of Income
99.2 Financial Analyst Report -- Fourth Quarter 1996