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 (Date of earliest event reported): February 4, 2003 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 82602 -------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (307) 237-9330 Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year. - ------------------------------ On February 4, 2003, the Board of Directors of Double Eagle Petroleum Co. (the "Corporation") made a final determination to change the Corporation's fiscal year end to December 31. The Corporation intends to file a transition report on Form 10-QSB covering the transition period. 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. Date: February 11, 2003 DOUBLE EAGLE PETROLEUM CO. ----------------- By: /s/ Stephen H. Hollis ---------------------------------- Stephen H. Hollis President * * * * *