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): July 9, 2014
ULTRA PETROLEUM CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Yukon Territory, Canada | 001-33614 | N/A |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number 001-33614) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
400 N. Sam Houston Parkway East, Suite 1200
Houston, Texas 77060
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (281) 876-0120
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
| o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
| Item 5.02(b) | Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. |
The Board of Directors of Ultra Petroleum Corp. (the “Company”) has appointed Mr. Garland R. Shaw to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 1, 2014. Mr. Marshall D. Smith is resigning his position as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective August 1, 2014. Mr. Smith will continue in his current role until August 1, 2014.
| Item 8.01 | Other Events. |
On July 15, 2014, the Company issued a news release announcing Mr. Shaw’s promotion and Mr. Smith’s resignation. A copy of the news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
| (d) | Exhibits. |
| Exhibit Number | Description |
| 99.1 | News Release dated July 15, 2014 |
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
| ULTRA PETROLEUM CORP. | |||
| July 15, 2014 | By: | /s/ Garrett B. Smith | |
| Name: | Garrett B. Smith | ||
| Title: | Corporate Secretary | ||
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