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): August 9, 2012
GMX RESOURCES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Oklahoma | | 001-32977 | | 73-1534474 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
One Benham Place
9400 North Broadway, Suite 600
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73114
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(405) 600-0711
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER INFORMATION
On August 9, 2012, the GMX Resources Inc. (“GMXR”) issued a press release announcing that it has commenced an offer to exchange new securities for all of its approximately $52.0 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013 and a limited portion of its 4.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2015. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated by reference into this Item 8.01.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit
Number | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release announcing commencement of exchange offer for convertible senior notes, issued by GMX Resources Inc. on August 9, 2012. |
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.
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| | | | | GMX RESOURCES INC. |
Date: August 9, 2012 | | By: | | /s/ James A. Merrill |
| | | | Name: James A. Merrill |
| | | | Title: Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
Number | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release announcing commencement of exchange offer for convertible senior notes, issued by GMX Resources Inc. on August 9, 2012. |
