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) November 2, 2009
THE BEARD COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Oklahoma | 1-12396 | 73-0970298 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) | (Commission
File Number) | (IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
Harvey Parkway
301 N. W. 63rd Street, Suite 400
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(405) 842-2333
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12(b)) |
o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Information to be Included in the Report:
Item 5.03. Amendment to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Authorized Capital.
On November 2, 2009, The Beard Company (the “Company”) issued a news release announcing a 2-for-1 stock split of the Company’s common stock effective November 2, 2009. A copy of the news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The shareholders and Board of Directors of the Company approved an amendment to Article Five of the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation. The Certificate of Amendment to the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate”) was filed with the Oklahoma Secretary of State on November 2, 2009. A copy of the Certificate is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.4 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
The following exhibit is filed with this Form 8-K and is identified by the number indicated.
3.4 | Certificate of Amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation filed with the Oklahoma Secretary of State November 2, 2009 |
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99.1 | News Release dated November 2, 2009 re 2-for-1 split of the Company’s Common Stock effective November 2, 2009 |
SIGNATURES
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.
November 2, 2009
INDEX TO EXHIBITS |
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Exhibit No. | Description | Method of Filing |
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3.4 | Certificate of Amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation filed with the Oklahoma Secretary of State November 2, 2009 | Filed herewith electronically |
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99.1 | News Release dated November 2, 2009 re 2-for-1 split of the Company’s Common Stock effective November 2, 2009 | Filed herewith electronically |
