UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report
July 2, 2004
(Date of earliest event reported)
Callon Petroleum Company
| Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | 001-14039 (Commission File Number) | 64-0844345 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
200 North Canal St.
Natchez, Mississippi 39120
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(601) 442-1601
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events
On July 2, 2004, Callon Petroleum Company filed the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 announcing the commencement of its offer to exchange its 9.75% Senior Notes Due 2010, Series B, that have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, for all outstanding 9.75% Senior Notes Due 2010, Series A.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
| Exhibit Number | Title of Document | |
| 99.1 | Press release dated July 2, 2004 announcing the commencement of Callon Petroleum Company’s exchange offer. |
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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.
| Callon Petroleum Company | ||||
| July 2, 2004 | By: | /s/ John S. Weatherly | ||
| John S. Weatherly | ||||
| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
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Exhibit Index
| Exhibit Number | Title of Document | |
| 99.1 | Press release dated July 2, 2004 announcing the commencement of Callon Petroleum Company’s exchange offer. |