CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORP
FORM 8-K
(Current report filing)
Filed February 26, 2014 for the Period Ending February 26, 2014
| Address | 6100 N WESTERN OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 | |
| Telephone | (405)848-8000 | |
| CIK | 0000898126 | |
| Symbol | CHK | |
| SIC Code | 1311- Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas | |
| Sector | Energy | |
| Fiscal Year | 12/31 | |
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 26, 2014 (February 24, 2014)
| 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) | |||||||
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Section 2 - Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 26, 2014, Chesapeake Energy Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release reporting its financial and operational results for the 2013 fourth quarter and 2013 full year. The press release also provided information for accessing a related conference call. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Section 7 - Regulation FD
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On February 24, 2014, the Company issued a press release announcing that it is pursuing strategic alternatives for its oilfield services division, Chesapeake Oilfield Services, including a spin-off to Chesapeake shareholders or an outright sale. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (d) | Exhibits. See "Exhibit Index" attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which is incorporated by reference. |
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/ JAMES R. WEBB |
| James R. Webb | |
| Executive Vice President - General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | |
Date: February 26, 2014
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Document Description | |
| 99.1 | Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated February 26, 2014 | |
| 99.2 | Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated February 24, 2014 | |