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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): June 27, 2002
MILLER EXPLORATION COMPANY
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 0-23431 38-3379776
(State or other (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of incorporation) Identification Number)
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3104 Logan Valley Road
Traverse City, Michigan 49685
(Address of principal (Zip code)
executive offices)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (231) 941-0004
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant.
On June 27, 2002, Miller Exploration Company (the "Company") appointed
Plante&Moran, LLP as its new independent auditors. These actions were approved
by the Company's Board of Directors upon the recommendation of its Audit
Committee.
During the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 and through the date
hereof, the Company did not consult Plante&Moran, LLP with respect to (a) the
application of accounting principles to any specified transaction, either
completed or proposed, (b) the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on
the Company's consolidated financial statements, or (c) any other matters or
events other than the preparation and filing of tax returns and consulting on
tax matters for the Company.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
None.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
MILLER EXPLORATION COMPANY
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Deanna L. Cannon
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Deanna L. Cannon
Chief Financial Officer
Date: July 2, 2002