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 4, 2006
SWIFT ENERGY COMPANY
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
TEXAS 1-8754 20-3940661
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. 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
(Former Name or former address, if changed since last report)
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The information furnished under Items 2.02 and 9.01 of this Current Report on
Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the
purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor
shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified
therein as being incorporated by reference.
Section 2-Financial Information
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
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In a news release before the market opened on May 4, 2006, Swift Energy Company
announced first quarter 2006 financial results, provided updated 2006 guidance
and reported that certain of its officers will discuss such financial results in
a conference call to be held at 9:00 a.m. on such date. In the release, the
Company also announced that the conference call would be webcast live and
archived on its website. 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.
Section 9-Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(a) Exhibit. The following is furnished as an exhibit to this report:
Exhibit No. Exhibit Description
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99 Swift Energy Company press release dated May 4, 2006.
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 4, 2006
Swift Energy Company
By:/s/ Bruce H. Vincent
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Bruce H. Vincent
President