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
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| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | | March 20, 2009 |
Transmeridian Exploration Incorporated
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | 1-32457 | 76-0644935 |
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(State or other jurisdiction | _____________
(Commission | ______________
(I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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| 5847 San Felipe, Suite 4300, Houston, Texas | | 77057 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | | ___________
(Zip Code) |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | 713-458-1100 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Transmeridian Exploration Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Virgin Islands (British) | 333-132552 | None |
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(State or other jurisdiction | _____________
(Commission | ______________
(I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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| 5847 San Felipe, Suite 4300Houston, Texas | | 77057 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | | ___________
(Zip Code) |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | 713-458-1100 |
n/a
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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:
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Item 1.03 Bankruptcy or Receivership.
On March 20, 2009, Transmeridian Exploration Incorporated (the "Company") and two of its wholly owned subsidiaries, Transmeridian Exploration Inc. and Bramex Management, Inc. (the "Subsidiaries"), filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The Court has jurisdiction over these proceedings as of the date of the filing of the petitions. The Company and the Subsidiaries will continue to operate their businesses as a "debtors-in-possession" under the jurisdiction of the Court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and orders of the Court.
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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| | | Transmeridian Exploration Incorporated |
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| March 23, 2009 | | By: | | /s/ Gary W. Neus
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| | | | | Name: Gary W. Neus |
| | | | | Title: Co-Chief Restructuring Officer |
