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 13, 2008 (May 12, 2008)
SANDRIDGE ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization) | | 1-33784
(Commission File Number) | | 20-8084793
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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1601 N.W. Expressway, Suite 1600
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | 73118
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (405) 753-5500
Not Applicable.
(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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| o | | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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| Item 8.01 | | — Other Events. |
On May 12, 2008, SandRidge Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that it intends to commence a private placement of senior notes due 2018. The Company is filing a copy of the press release as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which is incorporated by reference to this Item 8.01.
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| 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 May 12, 2008, announcing that the Company intends to commence a private placement of senior notes due 2018. |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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| | SANDRIDGE ENERGY, INC.
(Registrant)
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| Date: May 13, 2008 | By: | /s/ Dirk M. Van Doren | |
| | | Dirk M. Van Doren | |
| | | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| | 99.1 | | | Press release dated May 12, 2008, announcing that the Company intends to commence a private placement of senior notes due 2018. |
