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 27, 2006 (February 22, 2006)
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
| Oklahoma | 1-13726 | 73-1395733 |
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| of incorporation) |
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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) |
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Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02 Election of Director
On February 22, 2006, Chesapeake Energy Corporation issued a press release announcing the appointment of Richard K. Davidson to the Chesapeake Board of Directors effective March 1, 2006. Mr. Davidson is expected to be appointed to the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors. The press release is attached hereto as exhibit 99.1.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Final Statements and Exhibits.
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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.
| CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION |
By: /s/ Aubrey K. McClendon
| Aubrey K. McClendon |
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| Chairman of the Board and | ||||
| Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: | February 27, 2006 |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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