UNITED STATES
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): | May 18, 2007 |
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AURORA OIL & GAS CORPORATION |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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UTAH | 000-25170 | 87-0306609 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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4110 Copper Ridge Drive, Suite 100, Traverse City, MI | 49684 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (231) 941-0073 |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
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Item 5.02 Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(f) Executive Compensation
On May 18, 2007, the Board of Directors of Aurora Oil & Gas Corporation (the “Company”) awarded cash bonuses to certain key officers for their 2006 performance as set forth in the following revised compensation table for 2006:
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE | |
Name and Principal Position | | Year | | Salary ($) | | Bonus ($) | | Stock Awards ($) | | Option Awards ($) | | All Other Compen-sation ($) | | Total ($) | |
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William W. Deneau | | | 2006 | | | 140,000 | | | 28,000 | | | - | | | 196,974(a) | | | 2,450(b | ) | | 367,424 | |
President, Chief | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Executive Officer | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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John V. Miller, Jr. | | | 2006 | | | 125,000 | | | 26,250 | | | - | | | 64,332(a) | | | 1,875(b | ) | | 217,457 | |
Vice President | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Thomas W. Tucker | | | 2006 | | | 125,000 | | | 26,250 | | | - | | | 64,332(a) | | | - | | | 215,582 | |
Vice President | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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(a) | The assumptions used to calculate value in accordance with FAS 123R may be found in Note 10 “Common Stock Options” of our financial statements provided in our 12/31/06 Form 10-KSB which was filed on March 15, 2007. |
(b) | These reflect our company match to a 401(K) defined contribution plan. |
SIGNATURE
According 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.
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| AURORA OIL & GAS CORPORATION |
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Date: May 24, 2007 | By: | /s/ Ronald E. Huff |
| By: Ronald E. Huff |
| Its: Chief Financial Officer |