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)
June 13, 2007 (June 8, 2007)
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) |
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):
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Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws.
Effective June 8, 2007, the Board of Directors of Chesapeake Energy Corporation (the “Company”) approved an amendment to the Company’s Bylaws. The purpose of the amendment was to update the “Stock Certificates” section to specifically allow for direct registration of common stock shares. A copy of the Amended and Restated Bylaws is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1.
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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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Exhibits | ||
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Exhibit No. |
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3.1 |
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Chesapeake Energy Corporation Amended and Restated Bylaws | ||
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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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Jennifer M. Grigsby Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary |
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June 13, 2007 |
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EXHIBIT INDEX | ||||
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Exhibit No. |
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Document Description |
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3.1 |
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Chesapeake Energy Corporation Amended and Restated Bylaws |
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