UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED): MARCH 12, 2007
THE MERIDIAN RESOURCE CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
TEXAS 1-10671 76-0319553
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
1401 ENCLAVE PARKWAY, SUITE 300
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77077
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
281-597-7000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On March 13, 2007, The Meridian Resource Corporation (the "Company")
issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter
and full fiscal year 2006. A copy of the press release is attached to this
report as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
On March 12, 2007, the Company issued a press release providing an
operations update and an outline of its 2007 capital spending program. A copy of
the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.2 and is hereby
incorporated herein by reference.
On March 12, 2007, the Company issued a press release announcing its
common stock repurchase program. A copy of the press release is attached to this
report as Exhibit 99.3 and is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release of The Meridian Resource Corporation, dated
March 13, 2007, regarding financial results for the fourth
quarter and full fiscal year 2006.
99.2 Press release of The Meridian Resource Corporation, dated
March 12, 2007, providing an operations update and an outline
of its 2007 capital spending program.
99.3 Press release of The Meridian Resource Corporation, dated
March 12, 2007, announcing its common stock repurchase
program.
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.
THE MERIDIAN RESOURCE CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Lloyd V. DeLano
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Lloyd V. DeLano
Senior Vice President
and Chief Accounting Officer
Date: March 16, 2007
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release of The Meridian Resource Corporation, dated
March 13, 2007, regarding financial results for the fourth
quarter and full fiscal year 2006.
99.2 Press release of The Meridian Resource Corporation, dated
March 12, 2007, providing an operations update and an outline
of its 2007 capital spending program.
99.3 Press release of The Meridian Resource Corporation, dated
March 12, 2007, announcing its common stock repurchase
program.