UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (or Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 9, 2005
SWIFT ENERGY COMPANY
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
TEXAS 1-8754 74-2073055
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
16825 Northchase Drive, Suite 400
Houston, Texas 77060
(Address of principal executive offices)
(281) 874-2700
(Registrant's telephone number)
Not Applicable
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(Former Name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
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On May 9, 2005, Swift Energy Company announced first quarter 2005 financial
results and provided updated 2005 guidance. The press release is attached as
Exhibit 99. Swift Energy Company does not intend for this Item 2.02 or Exhibit
99 to be incorporated by reference into its filings under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(a) Exhibit. The following exhibit is filed with this report on Form 8-K:
Exhibit No. Exhibit Description
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99 Swift Energy Company press release dated May 9, 2005.
SIGNATURE
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.
Date: May 9, 2005
Swift Energy Company
By: /s/ Bruce H. Vincent
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Bruce H. Vincent
President & Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
99 Press Release of Swift Energy Company dated May 9, 2005