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 23, 2009
THE BEARD COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Oklahoma | 001-12396 | 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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 23, 2009, The Beard Company (the “Company”) issued a news release reporting its operating results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
The following exhibit is filed with this Form 8-K and is identified by the number indicated.
99.1 | Press Release dated November 23, 2009 re three months ended September 30 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. |
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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 24, 2009
INDEX TO EXHIBITS |
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Exhibit No. | Description | Method of Filing |
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99.1 | News Release dated November 23, 2009 | Filed herewith electronically |
