As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2003
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 8, 2003 |
ROYALE ENERGY, INC. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
California |
| 0-22750 |
| 33-02224120 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
| (Commission File Number) |
| (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
7676 Hazard Center Drive, Suite 1500 |
San Diego, California 92108 |
(Address of principal executive office) |
Issuer's telephone number:(619) 297-8505 |
Item 5. Other Events. |
On May 8, 2003, Royale Energy released the attached press release reporting first quarter earnings and a 15% stock dividend, payable in four quarterly payments to shareholders of record on the last day of each quarter beginning June 30, 2003. |
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. |
(c) Exhibits. |
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. |
ROYALE ENERGY, INC. | |
Date: May 8, 2003 | /s/ Stephen M. Hosmer |
Stephen M. Hosmer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |