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: May 13, 2004 (Date of earliest event reported) DOUBLE EAGLE PETROLEUM CO. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 0-6529 83-0214692 -------- ------ ---------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer of incorporation) Number) Identification No.) 777 Overland Trail (P.O. Box 766), Casper, Wyoming 82601 -------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices including Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (307) 237-9330 ------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report): N/A ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On May 13, 2004, Double Eagle Petroleum Co. (the "Company") announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2004. A copy of the Company's earnings press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (a) and (b) Financial Statements. Not Applicable. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release issued May 13, 2004. ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE (INFORMATION PROVIDED UNDER ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION). On May 13, 2004, the Company announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2004. A copy of the Company's earnings press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished pursuant to Item 12 of Form 8-K under Item 9 of Form 8-K as directed by the Securities and Exchange Commission in Release No. 34-47583. 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. Date: May 13, 2004 DOUBLE EAGLE PETROLEUM CO. By: /s/ Stephen H. Hollis ---------------------------------- Stephen H. Hollis Chief Executive Officer and President