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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 4, 2010
DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
         
DELAWARE
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization) 		  001-32318
(Commission File Number) 		  73-1567067
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)
     
20 NORTH BROADWAY, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK   73102
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (405) 235-3611
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
     Devon Energy Corporation hereby furnishes the information set forth in its news release dated May 5, 2010 announcing first quarter results, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 8.01 Other Events
     On May 4, 2010, Devon’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $3.5 billion of the Company’s common stock. Devon plans to begin purchasing shares immediately. The shares will be acquired in the open market, and the timing of the purchases may depend upon market conditions.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
          (d) Exhibits
  99.1   Devon Energy Corporation news release dated May 5, 2010
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 hereto duly authorized.
         
  DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
 		  
  By:   /s/ Danny J. Heatly    
    Danny J. Heatly   
    Senior Vice President — Accounting and Chief Accounting Officer   
Date: May 5, 2010