form8-k22712.htm
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 27, 2012
SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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California
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1-7850
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88-0085720
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(State or other jurisdiction of
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
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incorporation or organization)
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File Number)
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Identification No.)
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5241 Spring Mountain Road
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Post Office Box 98510
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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89193-8510
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (702) 876-7237
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On February 27, 2012, Southwest Gas Corporation (the “Company”) announced an increase in the quarterly common stock dividend from $0.265 per share to $0.295 per share. The dividend is payable June 1, 2012 to holders of record as of May 16, 2012. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
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.
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SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION
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Date: February 27, 2012
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/s/ GREGORY J. PETERSON
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Gregory J. Peterson
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Vice President/Controller and
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Chief Accounting Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
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No.
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Description
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99
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Press Release of dividend increase dated February 27, 2012.
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