chk01252012_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): January 25, 2012 (January 19, 2012)
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 7 – Regulation FD
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On January 19, 2012, Chesapeake Energy Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that for the fifth consecutive year FORTUNE magazine named the Company to its list of “100 Best Companies to Work For.” A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
On January 23, 2012, the Company issued a press release announcing updates to its 2012 operating plan in response to low natural gas prices. A copy of this 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 "Exhibit Index" 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
Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary
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Date: January 25, 2012
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 January 19, 2012 – FORTUNE 100
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99.2
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Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated January 23, 2012 – 2012 operational plan update
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