U. S. 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
February 7, 1996
PENN OCTANE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware 0-24394 52-1790357
(State of Incorporation) (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
File Number) Identification No.)
5847 San Felipe, Suite 3420
Houston, Texas 77057
(Address of principal executive offices)
(713) 952-5703
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
INDEX
Item 1. Changes in Control of Registrant 3
Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets 3
Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership 3
Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant 3
Item 5 Other Events. 3
Item 6. Resignations of Registrant's Directors. 3
Item 7 Financial Statements and Exhibits. 3
PENN OCTANE CORPORATION
Item 1. Changes in Control of Registrant.
NONE.
Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
NONE.
Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership
NONE.
Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
NONE.
Item 5. Other Events.
The Registrant's news release dated February 4, 1997, a copy of
which is attached as Exhibit 1 hereto, is incorporated herein by
reference and made a part hereof.
Item 6. Resignations of Registrant's Directors.
NONE.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
NONE.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description Page No.
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99.1 News Release dated February 4, 1997 6
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.
PENN OCTANE CORPORATION
By: /S/ IAN T. BOTHWELL
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Ian T. Bothwell
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Date: February 7, 1997