UNITED STATES
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
January 23, 2012
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
STONE ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| Delaware | | 1-12074 | | 72-1235413 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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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
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 23, 2012, we issued a press release announcing our 2011 year-end reserves and estimated 2011 production, along with other operational information. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this report, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information, including Exhibit 99.1, be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On January 23, 2012, we issued a press release announcing our 2011 year-end reserves, our 2012 capital expenditure budget, 2012 guidance and an operational update. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this report, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information, including Exhibit 99.1, be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits:
| | 99.1 | Press release dated January 23, 2012, “Stone Energy Corporation Announces 2011 Reserve Growth, 2012 Capital Expenditure Budget, 2012 Guidance and Operational Update.” |
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.
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| | | | | | STONE ENERGY CORPORATION |
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| Date: January 24, 2012 | | | | By: | | /s/ J. Kent Pierret |
| | | | | | J. Kent Pierret Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
Number | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press release dated January 23, 2012, “Stone Energy Corporation Announces 2011 Reserve Growth, 2012 Capital Expenditure Budget, 2012 Guidance and Operational Update.” |
