-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, HT0eWvLn5BT5R8nKJAW6kNLB3vyX94tAJ/XVZQp6QIU8WIoqPdlyJzXZRjHehesW z9xlOBWJrNqOUfk5pEVx0w== 0000930661-96-001086.txt : 19960816 0000930661-96-001086.hdr.sgml : 19960816 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000930661-96-001086 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19960813 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 19960815 SROS: AMEX FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AVIVA PETROLEUM INC /TX/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000910659 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS [1311] IRS NUMBER: 751432205 STATE OF INCORPORATION: TX FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-13440 FILM NUMBER: 96615887 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 8235 DOUGLAS AVE STREET 2: STE 400 CITY: DALLAS STATE: TX ZIP: 75225 BUSINESS PHONE: 2146913464 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 8235 DOUGLAS AVE STREET 2: STE 400 CITY: DALLAS STATE: TX ZIP: 75225 8-K 1 CURRENT REPORT 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): August 13, 1996 AVIVA PETROLEUM INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) TEXAS 0-22258 75-1432205 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Number) 8235 DOUGLAS AVENUE, 75225 SUITE 400, DALLAS, TEXAS (Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices) (214) 691-3464 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) NOT APPLICABLE (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS The press releases dated August 13, 1996 and August 14, 1996 that are filed herewith as Exhibits 20.1 and 20.2, respectively, are incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. EXHIBITS c) Exhibits 20.1 Press release dated August 13, 1996 reporting on Colombian production operations. 20.2 Press release dated August 14, 1996 reporting on the Royal Bank of Scotland's exercise of its option on Aviva shares held by AMG Limited. 1 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 thereunto duly authorized. AVIVA PETROLEUM INC. Date: August 14, 1996 /s/ James L. Busby ------------------ James L. Busby Treasurer and Secretary (principal accounting officer) 2 EXHIBITS Number Description of Exhibit - ------ ---------------------- **20.1 Press release dated August 13, 1996 reporting on Colombian production operations. **20.2 Press release dated August 14, 1996 reporting on the Royal Bank of Scotland's exercise of its option on Aviva shares held by AMG Limited. - ---------------------------------- ** Filed Herewith 3 EX-20.1 2 REPORT ON COLOMBIAN PRODUCTION OPERATIONS EXHIBIT 20.1 PRESS RELEASE For immediate release - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AVIVA REPORTS ON COLOMBIAN PRODUCTION OPERATIONS DALLAS, TEXAS, AUGUST 13, 1996 . . . .Aviva Petroleum Inc. (AMEX: "AVV") reported today on the status of production activities in Colombia. The Company stated that recent political protests by local farmers have resulted in damage to a section of the Trans-Andean pipeline, which is owned and operated by Ecopetrol, the Colombian national oil company, and through which the Company's oil production is transported. Aviva indicated that the pipeline damage has necessitated a temporary suspension of its Colombian production which could last for up to 10 days. After resumption, oil throughput in the pipeline could be below normal levels for approximately an additional 15 days. The Company also noted that it has now been reported that the local farmers' concerns have been resolved by the Colombian authorities, and normal activities are resuming in the area. Aviva Petroleum is engaged in the exploration for and the development and production of oil and gas in Colombia and onshore and offshore in the United States. Aviva's common stock is also quoted on the London Stock Exchange (symbol "AVP"). Further Information: Ron Suttill Aviva Petroleum Inc. Dallas, Texas 214 691 3464 EX-20.2 3 PRESS RELEASE EXHIBIT 20.2 PRESS RELEASE For immediate release - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DALLAS, TEXAS, AUGUST 14, 1996 . . . .Aviva Petroleum Inc. (AMEX: "AVV"), the Dallas based oil and gas exploration company reports that AMG Limited, the Aviva management shareholder group, has informed the company that the Royal Bank of Scotland plc has exercised its option on, and sold, 1,425,946 Aviva common shares held by AMG representing 4.53% of the total number of common shares in the Company currently outstanding. The management group retains 935,550 shares, or 2.97% of the total outstanding. Aviva Petroleum is engaged in the exploration for and the development and production of oil and gas in Colombia and onshore and offshore in the United States. Aviva's common stock is also quoted on the London Stock Exchange (symbol "AVP"). Further Information: Ron Suttill Aviva Petroleum Inc. Dallas, Texas 214 691 3464 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----