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): JANUARY 3, 2001 3TEC ENERGY CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 0-21702 63-1081013 - ------------------------------- ------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer of incorporation) Number) Identification No.) Two Shell Plaza, 777 Walker, Suite 2400, Houston, Texas 77002 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) (713) 821-7100 Registrant's telephone number, including area code ITEM 5 - OTHER EVENTS 3TEC Energy Corporation ("3TEC") announced January 3, 2001, that it has entered into an agreement to purchase 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of Classic Resources Inc. ("Classic"). 3TEC will pay, subject to customary closing conditions and certain adjustments, $53.5 million in cash for the Classic stock. The transaction is expected to be closed on or before January 31, 2001. The January 3, 2001 press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith: 99.1 Press Release issued by the Registrant on January 3, 2001 SIGNATURES In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. 3TEC Energy Corporation (Registrant) Date: January 8, 2001 By: /s/ Floyd C. Wilson ------------------------------------- Floyd C. Wilson Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board INDEX TO EXHIBITS 99.1 Press Release dated January 3, 2001.