chk05042010_8k.htm
UNITED STATES
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): May 3, 2010
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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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
* Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
* Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
* Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
* Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 2 – Financial Information
Item 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On May 3, 2010, Chesapeake Energy Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release providing an operational update for the 2010 first quarter. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
On May 4, 2010, the Company issued a press release reporting our financial and operational results for the 2010 first quarter and an updated outlook for 2010 and 2011. The press release also provided information for accessing a related conference call. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits. See "Index to Exhibits" attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which is incorporated by reference herein.
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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/s/ JENNIFER M. GRIGSBY |
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Jennifer M. Grigsby |
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Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary
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Date: May 4, 2010
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Document Description
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99.1
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Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated May 3, 2010
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99.2
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Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated May 4, 2010
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