SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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) February 9, 2004
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BELDEN & BLAKE CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 0-20100 34-1686642
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
5200 Stoneham Road, North Canton, Ohio 44720
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(330) 499-1660
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On February 9, 2004, Belden & Blake Corporation ("Belden & Blake" or
the "Company") issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 announcing two
significant discoveries in the Trenton/Black River formation.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
The following exhibit is filed herewith:
99.1 Press release dated February 9, 2004 announcing two significant
discoveries in the Trenton/Black River formation.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 9, 2004 BELDEN & BLAKE CORPORATION
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By: /s/ Robert W. Peshek
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Robert W. Peshek, Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer