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)
May 10, 2007 (May 8, 2007)
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
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Oklahoma |
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1-13726 |
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73-1395733 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(Commission File No.) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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6100 North Western Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
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73118 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
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(405) 848-8000 |
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act |
(17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 8 – Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On May 8, 2007, Chesapeake Energy Corporation issued a press release announcing its new corporate logo. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
On May 8, 2007, the Company announced that it intends to offer $1 billion of a new issue of contingent convertible senior notes due 2037. Chesapeake intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to repay outstanding indebtedness under its revolving credit facility. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
On May 10, 2007, the Company announced pricing of a new issue of contingent convertible senior notes due 2037. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3.
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Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Item 9.01 Final Statements and Exhibits. | |||||
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Exhibit No. |
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99.1 |
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Chesapeake Energy Corporation Press Release dated May 8, 2007 announcing a new company logo. | |||
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99.2 |
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Chesapeake Energy Corporation Press Release dated May 8, 2007 announcing offering of Senior Notes. | |||
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99.3 |
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Chesapeake Energy Corporation Press Release dated May 10, 2007 announcing pricing of Senior Notes | |||
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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.
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CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION |
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By: |
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Jennifer M. Grigsby Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary |
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May 10, 2007 |
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EXHIBIT INDEX | |||||
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99.1 |
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Chesapeake Energy Corporation Press Release dated May 8, 2007 announcing a new company logo. |
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99.2 |
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Chesapeake Energy Corporation Press Release dated May 8, 2007 announcing offering of Senior Notes. |
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99.3 |
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Chesapeake Energy Corporation Press Release dated May 10, 2007 announcing pricing of Senior Notes |
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