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) April 28, 2003 THE EXPLORATION COMPANY OF DELAWARE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-9120 84-0793089 (State of (Commission File (IRS Employer incorporation) Number) Identification No.) 500 North Loop 1604 East, Suite 250 San Antonio, Texas 78232 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (210) 496-5300 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 9: Regulation FD Disclosure The following exhibit is filed herewith: Exhibit Number Description 99 Press Release dated April 23, 2003 with respect to the Registrant's first quarter 2003 operations update. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Dated: April 28, 2003 THE EXPLORATION COMPANY OF DELAWARE, INC. /s/ Roberto R. Thomae --------------------- Roberto R. Thomae Chief Financial Officer Secretary/Treasurer (Principal Accounting Officer) -2- EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- Exhibit Number Description - ------- ----------- 99 Press Release dated April 23, 2003 with respect to the Registrant's first quarter 2003 operations update. -3-