UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
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Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
January 26, 2006 (January 23, 2006)
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
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Oklahoma |
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1-13726 |
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73-1395733 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(Commission File No.) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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6100 North Western Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
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73118 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
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(405) 848-8000 |
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation.
Effective January 23, 2006, Chesapeake Energy Corporation (the “Company”) filed a Certificate of Elimination with the Oklahoma Secretary of State retiring 2,750 shares of our 4.125% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share. Such shares of 4.125% Preferred Stock were acquired by the Company as the result of privately negotiated exchange offers to exchange its common stock for the 2,750 shares of 4.125% Preferred Stock. The Certificate of Elimination is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1.1.
Effective January 23, 2006, the Company filed a Certificate of Elimination with the Oklahoma Secretary of State retiring 18,000 shares of our 5.0% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (Series 2003), par value $0.01 per share. Such shares of 5.0% Preferred Stock (2003) were acquired by the Company as the result of a privately negotiated exchange offer to exchange its common stock for the 18,000 shares of 5.0% Preferred Stock (2003). The Certificate of Elimination is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1.2.
Effective January 24, 2006, the Company filed a Certificate of Elimination with the Oklahoma Secretary of State retiring 125,000 shares of our 5.0% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (Series 2003), par value $0.01 per share. Such shares of 5.0% Preferred Stock (2003) were acquired by the Company as the result of a privately negotiated exchange offer to exchange its common stock for the 125,000 shares of 5.0% Preferred Stock (2003). The Certificate of Elimination is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1.3.
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Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Item 9.01 Final Statements and Exhibits. | ||||
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Exhibit No. |
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3.1.1 |
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Certificate of Elimination dated January 23, 2006- 4.125% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock | ||
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Certificate of Elimination dated January 23, 2006- 5.0% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (Series 2003) | ||
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Certificate of Elimination dated January 24, 2006- 5.0% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (Series 2003) | ||
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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.
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CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION |
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By: |
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Aubrey K. McClendon Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer |
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January 26, 2006 |
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3.1.1 |
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Certificate of Elimination dated January 23, 2006- 4.125% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock |
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Certificate of Elimination dated January 23, 2006- 5.0% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (Series 2003) |
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Certificate of Elimination dated January 24, 2006- 5.0% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (Series 2003) |
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