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
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| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | | July 18, 2005 |
Belden & Blake Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Ohio | 0-20100 | 34-1686642 |
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(State or other jurisdiction | _____________
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(I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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| 5200 Stoneham Road, North Canton, Ohio | | 44720 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | | ___________
(Zip Code) |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | 330-499-1660 |
Not Applicable
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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:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On July 18, 2005, Belden & Blake Corporation commenced a tender offer and consent solicitation to purchase for cash any and all of its outstanding $192,500,000 aggregate principal amount of 8.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2012. The news release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the information set forth in this Item 7.01 (including Exhibit 99.1) is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("the Exchange Act"), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or in the Exchange Act except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 News release dated July 18, 2005 announcing commencement of a tender offer and consent solicitation for the Company's 8.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2012.
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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| | | Belden & Blake Corporation |
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| July 19, 2005 | | By: | | /s/ Robert W. Peshek
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| | | | | Name: Robert W. Peshek |
| | | | | Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit Index
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | News Release dated July 18, 2005 announcing commencement of a tender offer and consent solicitation for the Company's 8.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2012 |
