UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): September 24, 2004
QUICKSILVER RESOURCES INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| Delaware | | 001-14837 | | 75-2756163 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
777 West Rosedale, Suite 300
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (817) 665-5000
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Item 1.01. Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement.
Effective September 24, 2004, Quicksilver amended and restated the Quicksilver Resources Inc. Amended and Restated 1999 Stock Option and Retention Stock Plan (“1999 Plan”). The amendment permits the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors to provide in award agreements entered into in connection with stock options granted under the 1999 Plan terms relating to the vesting and expiration of such stock options following the termination of the optionee’s employment with Quicksilver or any of its subsidiaries which vary from the terms specified in the 1999 Plan.
The 1999 Plan is attached as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8–K and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits:
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Exhibit
Number
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| 10.1 | | Quicksilver Resources Inc. Amended and Restated 1999 Stock Option and Retention Stock Plan |
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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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QUICKSILVER RESOURCES INC. |
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By: | | /s/ Bill Lamkin
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| | | Bill Lamkin |
| | | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Date: September 30, 2004
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit
Number
| | Description
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| 10.1 | | Quicksilver Resources Inc. Amended and Restated 1999 Stock Option and Retention Stock Plan |
