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)
February 24, 2006 (February 23, 2006)
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Oklahoma |
| 1-13726 |
| 73-1395733 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
| (Commission File No.) |
| (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
6100 North Western Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| 73118 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
| (Zip Code) |
(405) 848-8000 |
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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):
[_] | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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[_] | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) | |
[_] | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act |
(17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[_] | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act |
(17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 2 – Financial Information
Item 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition
We issued a press release on February 23, 2006, which includes information regarding our consolidated results of operations and financial condition as of and for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2005 and for the full-year 2005. It also includes updated information on our 2006 and 2007 outlook. The text of that press release is attached to this Report as an exhibit and is incorporated by reference herein.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Item 9.01 Final Statements and Exhibits | ||||
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99.1 |
| Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated February 23, 2006 | ||
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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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| CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION |
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| Aubrey K. McClendon Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer |
Date: | February 24, 2006 |
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99.1 |
| Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated February 23, 2006 | ||
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