8-K: Current report filing
Published on February 25, 1997
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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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 24, 1997
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
TEXAS 1-7259 74-1563240
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. employee
of incorporation) file number) identification no.)
P.O. Box 36611
Love Field, Dallas, Texas 75235
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
Registrant's telephone number, include area code: (214) 792-4000
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Item 5. Other Events
The purpose of this report is to permit the registrant to file herewith
those exhibits listed in Item 7 (c) below.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c). Exhibits
Exhibit 5.2 - Opinion of Deborah Ackerman, Associate General
Counsel of Southwest Airlines Co., re legality
of Debt Securities being offered.
Exhibit 12 - Calculation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
Exhibit 23 - Consent of Independent Auditors.
Exhibit 25.1 - Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility and Qualification
under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 of U.S. Trust
Company of Texas, N.A., as Trustee, under the
Indenture between Southwest Airlines Co. and U.S.
Trust Company of Texas, N.A. (which Indenture is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No.
33-59113)).
Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule
Exhibit 99.1 - Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements.
Exhibit 99.2 - Report of Independent Auditors
Exhibit 99.3 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
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.
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
February 24, 1997 By: /s/ Gary C. Kelly
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Gary C. Kelly
Vice President - Finance
and Chief Financial Officer
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