UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 2, 2014
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WESTMORELAND COAL COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| Delaware | 001-11155 | 23-1128670 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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9540 South Maroon Circle, Suite 200 Englewood, CO | 80112 |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (855) 922-6463
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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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):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
The following information, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall such information or exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, or the Exchange Act, except as such shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
On December 2, 2014, Westmoreland Coal Company issued a press release announcing the early results of its previously announced tender offer and consent solicitation for its 10.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2018.
This Form 8-K and exhibits hereto shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities referenced herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press release dated December 2, 2014 |
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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| | WESTMORELAND COAL COMPANY |
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| Date: December 2, 2014 | By: | /s/ Jennifer S. Grafton |
| | | Jennifer S. Grafton Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press release dated December 2, 2014 |
