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 June 4, 1996 (Date of earliest event reported) BURLINGTON RESOURCES INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-9971 91-1413284 (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer Jurisdiction of File Number) Identification Incorporation) Number) 5051 Westheimer, Suite 1400, Houston, Texas 77056 (Address of principal executive offices, zip code) Registrant's telephone number including area code: (713) 624-9500 Item 5. OTHER EVENTS Burlington Resources Inc.(the "Company") may, in discussions of its future plans, objectives, and expected performance in periodic reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (or documents incorporated by reference therein) and in written and oral presentations made by the Company, include projections and other forward-looking statements. In accordance with Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is additional information concerning factors that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits Description 99.1 Cautionary Statement Relating to Forward-Looking Statements SIGNATURE 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 thereunto duly authorized. BURLINGTON RESOURCES INC. By /s/ Hays R. Warden Hays R. Warden Senior Vice President and Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer Date: June 4, 1996 -2- EXHIBIT INDEX Sequentially Exhibit Numbered Number Exhibit Page 99.1 Cautionary Statement Relating to Forward- 4 Looking Statements -3-