UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K/A
AMENDMENT NO. 1
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FEBRUARY 1, 2009
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
AMERICAN EXPLORATION CORP.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada 333-141060 98-0518266
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
407 - 2ND STREET SW
SUITE 700
CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA T2P 2Y3
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(403) 233-8484
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code
N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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SECTION 5. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS;
APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
This Current Report on Form 8-K is being amended to delete disclosure regarding
the issuance by the Company of 200,000 shares of common stock to Brian Manko.
The Company did not issue the 200,000 shares. Mr. Manko acquired the 200,000
shares of common stock pursuant to a private transaction as reflected in his
Form 3 - Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership of Equity Securities filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Effective on February 1, 2009, the Board of Directors of American Exploration
Corp., a Nevada corporation (the "Company"), accepted the consent of Brian Manko
as the Chief Financial Officer.
In accordance with a written consent of resolutions of the Board of Directors
dated February 1, 2009, Brian Manko was duly appointed as the Chief Financial
Officer.
BIOGRAPHY
BRIAN MANKO. During the past eighteen years, Mr. Manko has been involved with
private and public companies involving a wide range of industries. From
approximately 2000 to present, Mr. Manko has been directly involved with private
money management as an institutional investor and private investor specializing
in both the capital and currency markets. From approximately 2003 to present,
Mr. Manko has been a director for Morbank Mortgage Investment Company. From
approximately 1996 to 2000, Mr. Manko worked as an equity broker with Levesque
Securities and Research Capital. From approximately 1992 to 1996 , Mr. Manko was
employed by Johnson & Johnson is its pharmaceuticals divisions. Mr. Manko is
also currently working in an executive financial position with a chapter of a
national volunteer group.
Mr. Manko earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1992 from the University of
Calgary. He is also currently completing his CMA accounting designation.
The Company has agreed to compensate Mr. Manko the sum of $2750 monthly for
engagement of his services as the Chief Financial Officer.
SECTION 9. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(A) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BUSINESS ACQUIRED.
Not applicable.
(B) PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION.
Not applicable.
(C) SHELL COMPANY TRANSACTION.
Not applicable.
(D) EXHIBITS.
Not applicable.
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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.
AMERICAN EXPLORATION CORP.
Date: June 8, 2009
/s/ STEVEN HARDING
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Name: Steven Harding
Title: President/Chief Executive Officer
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