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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): January 10, 2017


SWIFT ENERGY COMPANY
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
001-08754
20-3940661
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

17001 Northchase Drive, Suite 100
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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Item 2.05
Costs Associated With Exit or Disposal Activities
Swift Energy Company (“Swift Energy” or the “Company”), on January 10, 2017, advised employees it was implementing a reduction in workforce effective immediately, which will result in a reduction of total employees by approximately 45% primarily at its Houston headquarters. The Company undertook this reduction to more efficiently size the Company as it pursues its more geographically focused business plan.  The Company expects that it will record pre-tax expenses in the first quarter of 2017 of approximately $3.25 million relating to employee termination benefits, consisting of approximately $2.25 million of severance costs and approximately $1.0 million in non-cash acceleration of restricted stock unit equity awards. 


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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: January 12, 2017

 
 
 
Swift Energy Company
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Christopher M. Abundis
 
 
 
 
 
Christopher M. Abundis
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary


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