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):October 17, 2005 (October 12, 2005)
Bill Barrett Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) | | 001-32367
(Commission File No.) | | 80-0000545
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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1099 18th Street, Suite 2300
Denver, Colorado
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80202 |
(Address of principal executive offices)
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(303) 293-9100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former names or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
As discussed in Item 7.01, William J. Barrett, Chief Executive Officer, has informed the Company of his intention to retire as Chief Executive Officer of the Company in 2006.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
William J. Barrett, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, has informed the Board of Directors of the Company of his intention to retire as Chief Executive Officer in 2006. In anticipation of Mr. Barrett’s eventual retirement, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board has engaged an executive search firm to seek and evaluate internal and external candidates for consideration as Chief Executive Officer.
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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| Date: October 17, 2005 | BILL BARRETT CORPORATION
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| | By: | /s/ Francis B. Barron | |
| | | Francis B. Barron | |
| | | Senior Vice President—General Counsel; and
Secretary | |
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