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): March 17, 2014 (March 17, 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 7 – Regulation FD
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On March 17, 2014, Chesapeake Energy Corporation (the "Company") announced that Chesapeake Oilfield Operating, L.L.C. ("COO"), its wholly owned subsidiary, filed a Registration Statement on Form 10 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a possible spin-off of COO to the Company's shareholders. Shareholders who want more complete information regarding the possible spin-off of COO, including the potential benefits and risks associated with the transaction, should consult the Form 10, which may be revised or updated in the future. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 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: March 17, 2014
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Document Description | |
| 99.1 | Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated March 17, 2014 | |