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): August 20, 1999
Barrett Resources Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-13446 84-0832476
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
1515 Arapahoe Street, Tower 3, Suite 1000, Denver, Colorado 80202
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (303) 572-3900
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On August 20, 1999, the Registrant issued the press release which is
attached to this Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements And Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits.
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press release issued by the Registrant dated August 20, 1999.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 23, 1999 BARRETT RESOURCES CORPORATION
By: /s/ William J. Barrett
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William J. Barrett, Chief Executive Officer
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