UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
June 23, 2006
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
STONE ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Delaware | 1-12074 | 72-1235413 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 625 E. Kaliste Saloom Road Lafayette, Louisiana | 70508 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (337) 237-0410
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On June 23, 2006, we issued a press release announcing a private placement of approximately $225 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Floating Rate Notes due 2010. We intend to use the net proceeds of the private placement to finance the potential acquisition of additional working interests in Mississippi Canyon Blocks 108 and 109. If the proposed acquisition is not completed, we intend to use the proceeds to reduce indebtedness under our Credit Facility. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference into this Item 8.01.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| 99.1 | Press release dated June 23, 2006, “Stone Energy Corporation Announces $225 Million Private Placement of Senior Floating Rate Notes.” |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Stone Energy Corporation has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| STONE ENERGY CORPORATION | ||||
| Date: June 23, 2006 | By: | /s/ J. Kent Pierret | ||
| J. Kent Pierret | ||||
| Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer | ||||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit | ||
| Number | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release dated June 23, 2006, “Stone Energy Corporation Announces $225 Million Private Placement of Senior Floating Rate Notes.” |
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