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): January 16, 2007
Double Eagle Petroleum Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Maryland | | 000-6529 | | 83-0214692 |
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777 Overland Trail (P. O. Box 766), Casper, Wyoming 82601
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code(307) 237-9330
(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 7.01.Regulation FD Disclosure.
On January 16, 2007, Double Eagle Petroleum Co. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its intention to publicly offer shares of its common stock pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement in an underwritten public offering. The Company also intends to grant an option to the underwriters to purchase up to an additional 50,000 shares of common stock to cover over-allotments, if any. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this report 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 99.1 Press Release dated January 16, 2007
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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| | DOUBLE EAGLE PETROLEUM CO.
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| Date: January 16, 2007 | By: | /s/ Stephen H. Hollis | |
| | | Stephen H. Hollis, Chief Executive | |
| | | Officer | |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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| Exhibit Number | | Description |
| Exhibit 99.1 | | Press Release Dated January 16, 2007 |
