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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14d-9
Solicitation/Recommendation Statement
Pursuant to Section 14(d)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Solicitation/Recommendation Statement
Under Section 14(d)(4) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
DEVX ENERGY, INC.
(Name of Subject Company)
DEVX ENERGY, INC.
(Name of Person(s) Filing Statement)
COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $.234 PER SHARE
(Title of Class of Securities)
25189P 20 3
(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)
William W. Lesikar
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Devx Energy, Inc.
13760 Noel Road, Suite 1030
Dallas, Texas 75240-7336
972-233-9906
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized
to Receive Notices and Communications on Behalf of the Person Filing Statement)
With a copy to:
William L. Boeing
Haynes and Boone, LLP
1600 N. Collins, Suite 2000
Richardson, Texas 75080
972-680-7550
[X] Check the box if the filing relates solely to preliminary communications
made before the commencement of a tender offer.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release
99.2 Form of Employee Severance Letter
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