8-K
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): November 4, 2015
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CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION |
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) |
Oklahoma | | 1-13726 | | 73-1395733 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File No.) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
6100 North Western Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | | 73118 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
| (405) 848-8000 | |
| (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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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 4, 2015, Chesapeake Energy Corporation issued a press release reporting financial and operating results for the third quarter of 2015. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information in the press release is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item 2.02. Accordingly, the information in the press release will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by Chesapeake Energy Corporation under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On November 4, 2015, Chesapeake Energy Corporation will make a presentation about its financial and operating results for the third quarter of 2015, as noted in the press release described in Item 2.02 above. Chesapeake has posted the presentation on its website at http://www.chk.com/investors/presentations.
The information in the press release is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item 7.01. Accordingly, the information in the press release will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by Chesapeake Energy Corporation under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. | | Document Description |
99.1 | | Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated November 4, 2015 |
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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: | /s/ JAMES R. WEBB |
| James R. Webb |
| Executive Vice President - General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
Date: November 4, 2015
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. | | Document Description |
99.1 | | Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated November 4, 2015 |
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