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): October 21, 2009
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)
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Section 7 – Regulation FD
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 22, 2009, Chesapeake Energy Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing company record production rates in all four of its Big 4 shale plays. A copy of this press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Section 8 – Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On October 21, 2009, the Company issued a press release announcing the dates that it will issue its 2009 third quarter operational update and financial results. The press release also provided information for accessing the related conference call. A
copy of this press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.2.
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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/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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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 October 22, 2009 |
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Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated October 21, 2009 |
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* Filed herewith.