SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 F O R M 8 - K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported) May 26, 2000 --------------- COLUMBUS ENERGY CORP. ------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 1-9872 84-0891713 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 1660 Lincoln Street, Denver Colorado 80264 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (303) 861-5252 -------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) No Change ----------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On May 26, 2000 Columbus Energy Corp. mailed the Management's Report to Shareholders for First Quarter Ended February 29, 2000. This report also updated the status of the previously announced program wherein the Board of Directors hired financial advisors to aid them in exploring strategic alternatives which would maximize shareholder value. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (C) Exhibits: No. 20 - Management's Report to Shareholders for First Quarter Ended February 29, 2000, mailed May 26, 2000. 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 thereunto duly authorized. COLUMBUS ENERGY CORP. --------------------- (Registrant) DATE: May 31, 2000 BY: /s/ Ronald H. Beck ------------------------ ------------------- Ronald H. Beck Vice President