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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) January 26, 1998
UNION PACIFIC RESOURCES GROUP INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Utah 1-13916 13-2647483
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
P.O. Box 7, 801 Cherry Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76101
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number including area code 817-877-6000
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Not applicable
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
Acquisition of Norcen Energy Resources Limited
On January 26, 1998, the Registrant announced by press release that
its Board of Directors and the Board of Directors of Norcen Energy Resources
Limited, a Canadian corporation ("Norcen"), had unanimously approved the
acquisition of Norcen by Union Pacific Resources Inc., an Alberta corporation
("UPRI"), the Registrant's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary. The Registrant
hereby incorporates by reference herein the press release attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1, which is made a part of this Item 5.
Year-End Earnings Release
On January 26, 1998, the Registrant issued a press release with
respect to its 1997 operating revenues, net income and certain other financial
information. The Registrant hereby incorporates by reference herein the press
release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2, which is made a part of this Item 5.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Exhibit
99.1 Press Release dated January 26, 1998.
99.2 Press Release dated January 26, 1998.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
UNION PACIFIC RESOURCES GROUP INC.
/s/ JOSEPH A. LASALA, JR.
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By: Joseph A. LaSala, Jr.
Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary
DATED: January 27, 1998
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Exhibit Page
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99.1 Press Release dated January 26, 1998.
99.2 Press Release dated January 26, 1998.
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