form8-k.htm

 
 
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): April 29, 2008
 
 
BERRY PETROLEUM COMPANY 
 
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
 
 
 
 
DELAWARE
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
 
1-9735
(Commission File Number)
 
77-0079387
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)

 
 
 
5201 TRUXTUN AVE., STE. 300, BAKERSFIELD, CA
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
93309
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (661) 616-3900 
 
 
      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)
 
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      o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
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Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
On April 29, 2008, Berry Petroleum Company issued a news release announcing its financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. These results are discussed in the news release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.

 
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d) Exhibits
 
99.1 - News Release by Berry Petroleum Company dated April 9, 2008, titled "Berry Petroleum Earns $.95 Per Share in First Quarter 2008" announcing the Registrant's results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.
 
 
 
 
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 hereto duly authorized.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BERRY PETROLEUM COMPANY
 
 
 
By:  
/s/ Kenneth A. Olson
 
 
 
Kenneth A. Olson
 
 
 
Corporate Secretary
 
 
 
Date: April 29, 2008
 
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