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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
Date of Report
May 14, 2001
(Date of earliest event reported)
CALLON PETROLEUM COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-25192 64-0844345
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
200 NORTH CANAL ST.
NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI 39120
(Address of principal executive offices)
(601) 442-1601
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 1. CHANGES IN CONTROL OF REGISTRANT
Not applicable
ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
Not applicable
ITEM 3. BANKRUPTCY OR RECEIVERSHIP
Not applicable
ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANTS
Not applicable
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Callon Petroleum Company made the press release attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1 on May 14, 2001, announcing the termination of its private offer to
sell $225 million of Senior Notes due 2008 and its public offer to sell
4,545,455 shares of common stock.
ITEM 6. RESIGNATION OF REGISTRANT'S DIRECTORS
Not applicable
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
EXHIBIT NUMBER TITLE OF DOCUMENT
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99.1 Copy of the company's press release dated May 14, 2001.
ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR
Not applicable
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
Not applicable
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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.
CALLON PETROLEUM COMPANY
May 14, 2001 By: /s/ James O. Bassi
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James O. Bassi
Vice President and Controller
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER TITLE OF DOCUMENT
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99.1 Copy of the company's press release dated May 14, 2001.
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