UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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) March 31, 2004
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Massey Energy Company
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware 1-7775 95-0740960
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission file (IRS employer
incorporation) number) identification no.)
4 North 4th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (804) 788-1800
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Not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure.
On March 31, 2004, Massey Energy Company (the "Company") issued a press
release, attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which is incorporated herein by
reference, reporting the commencement by the Company of a proposed private
offering of $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior
Notes due 2024 (plus an additional $25.0 million aggregate principal amount
subject to the option of the initial purchasers).
This Current Report on Form 8-K shall not constitute an offer to sell
or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release issued by the Company on March 31, 2004.
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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.
Date: March 31, 2004
MASSEY ENERGY COMPANY
By: /s/ Thomas J. Dostart
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Thomas J. Dostart
Vice President, General Counsel &
Secretary
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