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): May 5, 2016
Bill Barrett Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-32367 | 80-0000545 | ||||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File No.) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | ||||
1099 18th Street, Suite 2300 Denver, Colorado | 80202 | |||||
| (Address of principal executive office) | (Zip Code) | |||||
| (303) 293-9100 | ||||||
| (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) | ||||||
| Not Applicable | ||||||
| (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) | ||||||
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Item 2.02. Results of Operation and Financial Condition
On May 5, 2016, the Company issued a press release containing financial and operating results for the first quarter 2016. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The Company plans to host a webcast and conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time (8:00 a.m. Mountain time) on Friday, May 6, 2016 to discuss these results. The webcast may be accessed at the Company’s website (www.billbarrettcorp.com), or by telephone by calling (855) 760-8152 ((631) 485-4979 international callers) with passcode 90845487. The webcast will remain available on the Company’s website for approximately 30 days, and a replay of the call will be available approximately two hours after the call on Friday, May 6, 2016 through Friday, May 13, 2016 at (855) 859-2056 ((404) 537-3406 international) with passcode 90845487.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item shall not be deemed "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
First Quarter 2016 Results Webcast and Conference Call
The Company plans to host a webcast and conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time (8:00 a.m. Mountain time) on Friday, May 6, 2016 to discuss its financial and operating results for the first quarter 2016. The webcast may be accessed at the Company’s website (www.billbarrettcorp.com), or by telephone by calling (855) 760-8152 ((631) 485-4979 international callers) with passcode 90845487. The webcast will remain available on the Company’s website for approximately 30 days, and a replay of the call will be available through Friday, May 13, 2016 at (855) 859-2056 ((404) 537-3406 international) with passcode 90845487.
All statements in the webcast and conference call, other than historical financial information, may be deemed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item shall not be deemed "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibits | |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated May 5, 2016. | |
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.
| Date: | May 5, 2016 | BILL BARRETT CORPORATION | ||
| By: | /s/ Kenneth A. Wonstolen | |||
| Kenneth A. Wonstolen | ||||
| Senior Vice President - General Counsel; and Secretary | ||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibits | |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated May 5, 2016. | |