-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, QvauLcYSiOEZONv8NrUvlFjOiALw6XZsBMp70DpXwzBG4x6BdcB01BcW3pHxELDA 5ajxqyasRKD4iZ3dVxRRSQ== 0001144204-04-022690.txt : 20041223 0001144204-04-022690.hdr.sgml : 20041223 20041223172727 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144204-04-022690 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20041223 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20041223 GROUP MEMBERS: J.P. MORGAN PARTNERS GLOBAL INVESTORS (CAYMAN) II, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: J.P. MORGAN PARTNERS GLOBAL INVESTORS (CAYMAN), L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: J.P. MORGAN PARTNERS GLOBAL INVESTORS (SELLDOWN), L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: J.P. MORGAN PARTNERS GLOBAL INVESTORS, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: JPMP GLOBAL FUND/BILL BARRETT A, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: JPMP GLOBAL FUND/BILL BARRETT, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: JPMP GLOBAL FUND/BILL BARRETT/SELLDOWN, L.P. SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BILL BARRETT CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001172139 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS [1311] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-80217 FILM NUMBER: 041225202 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1099 18TH STREET STREET 2: SUITE 2300 CITY: DENVER STATE: CO ZIP: 80202 BUSINESS PHONE: 303-293-9100 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: JP MORGAN PARTNERS BHCA LP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001106607 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: J.P. MORGAN PARTNERS STREET 2: 1221 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 40TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10020 BUSINESS PHONE: 2128993400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: J.P. MORGAN PARTNERS STREET 2: 1221 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 40TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10020 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CHASE EQUITY ASSOCIATES LLC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20000214 SC 13G 1 v010389.txt ----------------------------- OMB APPROVAL ----------------------------- OMB Number: 3235-0145 Expires: December 31, 2005 Estimated average burden hours per response.........11 ----------------------------- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (RULE 13d-102) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(b)(c), AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(b) Bill Barrett Corporation - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 06846N104 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) December 14, 2004 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: |_| Rule 13d-1(b) |_| Rule 13d-1(c) |X| Rule 13d-1(d) * The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page. The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes). ITEM 10. Page 1 of 21 pages SCHEDULE 13G ISSUER: BILL BARRETT CORPORATION CUSIP NO.: 06846N104 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). J.P. Morgan Partners (BHCA), L.P. 13-3371826 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a)|_| (b)|_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 5. Sole Voting Power 3,382,856 shares of Common Stock Shares ---------------------------------------------------------------- Beneficially 6. hared Voting Power Owned by ---------------------------------------------------------------- Each 7. Sole Dispositive Power 3,382,856 shares of Common Stock Reporting ---------------------------------------------------------------- Person With: 8. Shared Dispositive Power - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 3,382,856 shares of Common Stock - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Check box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) 8.2% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. Page 2 of 21 pages SCHEDULE 13G ISSUER: BILL BARRETT CORPORATION CUSIP NO.: 06846N104 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). J.P. Morgan Partners Global Investors, L.P. 13-4197054 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a)|_| (b)|_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 5. Sole Voting Power 578,471 Shares of Common Stock Shares ---------------------------------------------------------------- Beneficially 6. Shared Voting Power Owned by ---------------------------------------------------------------- Each 7. Sole Dispositive Power 578,471 Shares of Common Stock Reporting ---------------------------------------------------------------- Person With: 8. Shared Dispositive Power - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 578,471 Shares of Common Stock - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Check box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) 1.4% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. Page 3 of 21 pages SCHEDULE 13G ISSUER: BILL BARRETT CORPORATION CUSIP NO.: 06846N104 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). J.P. Morgan Partners Global Investors (Cayman), L.P. 13-4197057 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a)|_| (b)|_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Citizenship or Place of Organization Cayman Islands - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 5. Sole Voting Power 251,691 Shares of Common Stock Shares ---------------------------------------------------------------- Beneficially 6. Shared Voting Power Owned by ---------------------------------------------------------------- Each 7. Sole Dispositive Power 251,691 Shares of Common Stock Reporting ---------------------------------------------------------------- Person With: 8. Shared Dispositive Power - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 251,691 Shares of Common Stock - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Check box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) .6% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. Page 4 of 21 pages SCHEDULE 13G ISSUER: BILL BARRETT CORPORATION CUSIP NO.: 06846N104 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). J.P. Morgan Partners Global Investors (Cayman) II, L.P. 26-0005546 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a)|_| (b)|_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Citizenship or Place of Organization Cayman Islands - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 5. Sole Voting Power 32,660 Shares of Common Stock Shares ---------------------------------------------------------------- Beneficially 6. Shared Voting Power Owned by ---------------------------------------------------------------- Each 7. Sole Dispositive Power 32,660 Shares of Common Stock Reporting ---------------------------------------------------------------- Person With: 8. Shared Dispositive Power - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 32,660 Shares of Common Stock - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Check box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) .1% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. Page 5 of 21 pages SCHEDULE 13G ISSUER: BILL BARRETT CORPORATION CUSIP NO.: 06846N104 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). J.P. Morgan Partners Global Investors (Selldown), L.P. 56-2489868 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a)|_| (b)|_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 5. Sole Voting Power 101,211 Shares of Common Stock Shares ---------------------------------------------------------------- Beneficially 6. Shared Voting Power Owned by ---------------------------------------------------------------- Each 7. Sole Dispositive Power 101,211 Shares of Common Stock Reporting ---------------------------------------------------------------- Person With: 8. Shared Dispositive Power - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 101,211 Shares of Common Stock - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Check box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) .2% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. Page 6 of 21 pages SCHEDULE 13G ISSUER: BILL BARRETT CORPORATION CUSIP NO.: 06846N104 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). JPMP Global Fund/Bill Barrett, L.P. 48-1290230 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a)|_| (b)|_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 5. Sole Voting Power 41,095 Shares of Common Stock Shares ---------------------------------------------------------------- Beneficially 6. Shared Voting Power Owned by ---------------------------------------------------------------- Each 7. Sole Dispositive Power 41,095 Shares of Common Stock Reporting ---------------------------------------------------------------- Person With: 8. Shared Dispositive Power - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 41,095 Shares of Common Stock - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Check box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) .1% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. Page 7 of 21 pages SCHEDULE 13G ISSUER: BILL BARRETT CORPORATION CUSIP NO.: 06846N104 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). JPMP Global Fund/Bill Barrett A, L.P. 48-1290235 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a)|_| (b)|_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 5. Sole Voting Power 81,424 Shares of Common Stock Shares ---------------------------------------------------------------- Beneficially 6. Shared Voting Power Owned by ---------------------------------------------------------------- Each 7. Sole Dispositive Power 81,424 Shares of Common Stock Reporting ---------------------------------------------------------------- Person With: 8. Shared Dispositive Power - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 81,424 Shares of Common Stock - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Check box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) .2% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. Page 8 of 21 pages SCHEDULE 13G ISSUER: BILL BARRETT CORPORATION CUSIP NO.: 06846N104 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). JPMP Global Fund/Bill Barrett/Selldown, L.P. 98-0441171 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a)|_| (b)|_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of 5. Sole Voting Power 112,992 Shares of Common Stock Shares ---------------------------------------------------------------- Beneficially 6. Shared Voting Power Owned by ---------------------------------------------------------------- Each 7. Sole Dispositive Power 112,992 Shares of Common Stock Reporting ---------------------------------------------------------------- Person With: 8. Shared Dispositive Power - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 112,992 Shares of Common Stock - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Check box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) .3% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. Page 9 of 21 pages SCHEDULE 13G ISSUER: BILL BARRETT CORPORATION CUSIP NO.: 06846N104 ITEM 1. (A) NAME OF ISSUER: Bill Barrett Corporation (B) ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 1099 18th Street Suite 2300 Denver, CO 80202 ITEM 2. (A) NAME OF PERSON FILING: J.P. Morgan Partners (BHCA), L.P. ("JPMP (BHCA)") J.P. Morgan Partners Global Investors, L.P. ("JPMP Global") J.P. Morgan Partners Global Investors (Cayman), L.P. ("JPMP Cayman") J.P. Morgan Partners Global Investors (Cayman) II, L.P. ("JPMP Cayman II") J.P. Morgan Partners Global Investors (Selldown), L.P. ("JPMP Selldown") JPMP Global Fund/Bill Barrett, L.P. ("JPMP Barrett") JPMP Global Fund/Bill Barrett, L.P. ("JPMP Barrett A") JPMP Global Fund/Bill Barrett/Selldown, L.P. ("JPMP Barrett Selldown") Supplemental information relating to the ownership and control of the person filing this statement is included in Exhibit 2(a) attached hereto. (B) ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE OR, IF NONE, RESIDENCE: c/o J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10020 See also supplemental information relating to principal business office is included in Exhibit 2(a) attached hereto. (C) CITIZENSHIP: Delaware (D) TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES (OF ISSUER): Common Stock (E) CUSIP NUMBER: 06846N104 ITEM 3. IF THIS STATEMENT IS FILED PURSUANT TO ss.ss. 240. 13d-1(b) OR 240. 13d-2(b) OR (c), CHECK WHETHER THE PERSON FILING IS A: Not applicable. ITEM 4. OWNERSHIP Page 10 of 21 pages SCHEDULE 13G ISSUER: BILL BARRETT CORPORATION CUSIP NO.: 06846N104 (A) AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED: JPMP (BHCA): 3,382,856 JPMP Global: 578,471 JPMP Cayman: 251,691 JPMP Cayman II: 32,660 JPMP Selldown: 101,211 JPMP Barrett: 41,095 JPMP Barrett A: 81,424 JPMP Barrett Selldown: 112,992 (B) PERCENT OF CLASS: JPMP (BHCA): 8.2% JPMP Global: 1.4% JPMP Cayman: .6% JPMP Cayman II: .1% JPMP Selldown: .2% JPMP Barrett: .1% JPMP Barrett A: .2% JPMP Barrett Selldown: .3% (C) NUMBER OF SHARES AS TO WHICH SUCH PERSON HAS: (i) JPMP (BHCA): 3,382,856 JPMP Global: 578,471 JPMP Cayman: 251,691 JPMP Cayman II: 32,660 JPMP Selldown: 101,211 JPMP Barrett: 41,095 JPMP Barrett A: 81,424 JPMP Barrett Selldown: 112,992 (ii) Not applicable (iii) JPMP (BHCA): 3,382,856 JPMP Global: 578,471 JPMP Cayman: 251,691 JPMP Cayman II: 32,660 JPMP Selldown: 101,211 JPMP Barrett: 41,095 JPMP Barrett A: 81,424 JPMP Barrett Selldown: 112,992 (iv) Not applicable ITEM 5. OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS Not applicable ITEM 6. OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON Not applicable. Page 11 of 21 pages SCHEDULE 13G ISSUER: BILL BARRETT CORPORATION CUSIP NO.: 06846N104 ITEM 7. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH ACQUIRED THE SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING COMPANY Not applicable. ITEM 8. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP Not applicable. ITEM 9. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP Not applicable. ITEM 10. CERTIFICATION By signing below the undersigned certifies that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the Issuer and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect. Page 12 of 21 pages SCHEDULE 13G ISSUER: BILL BARRETT CORPORATION CUSIP NO.: 06846N104 SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Date: December 24, 2004 J.P. MORGAN PARTNERS (BHCA), L.P. By: JPMP Master Fund Manager, L.P., its General Partner By: JPMP Capital Corp., its General Partner By: /s/ Jeffrey C. Walker --------------------------------- Name: Jeffrey C. Walker Title: President J.P. MORGAN PARTNERS GLOBAL INVESTORS, L.P. By: JPMP Global Investors, L.P., its General Partner By: JPMP Capital Corp., its General Partner By: /s/ Jeffrey C. Walker --------------------------------- Name: Jeffrey C. Walker Title: President J.P. MORGAN PARTNERS GLOBAL INVESTORS (CAYMAN), L.P. By: JPMP Global Investors, L.P., its General Partner By: JPMP Capital Corp., its General Partner By: /s/ Jeffrey C. Walker --------------------------------- Name: Jeffrey C. Walker Title: President Page 13 of 21 pages SCHEDULE 13G ISSUER: BILL BARRETT CORPORATION CUSIP NO.: 06846N104 J.P. MORGAN PARTNERS GLOBAL INVESTORS (CAYMAN) II, L.P. By: JPMP Global Investors, L.P., its General Partner By: JPMP Capital Corp., its General Partner By: /s/ Jeffrey C. Walker --------------------------------- Name: Jeffrey C. Walker Title: President J.P. MORGAN PARTNERS GLOBAL INVESTORS (SELLDOWN), L.P. By: JPMP Global Investors, L.P., its General Partner By: JPMP Capital Corp., its General Partner By: /s/ Jeffrey C. Walker --------------------------------- Name: Jeffrey C. Walker Title: President Page 14 of 21 pages SCHEDULE 13G ISSUER: BILL BARRETT CORPORATION CUSIP NO.: 06846N104 JPMP GLOBAL FUND/BILL BARRETT, L.P. By: JPMP Global Investors, L.P., its General Partner By: JPMP Capital Corp., its General Partner By: /s/ Jeffrey C. Walker --------------------------------- Name: Jeffrey C. Walker Title: President JPMP GLOBAL FUND/BILL BARRETT A, L.P. By: JPMP Global Investors, L.P., its General Partner By: JPMP Capital Corp., its General Partner By: /s/ Jeffrey C. Walker --------------------------------- Name: Jeffrey C. Walker Title: President JPMP GLOBAL FUND/BILL BARRETT/SELLDOWN, L.P. By: JPMP Global Investors, L.P., its General Partner By: JPMP Capital Corp., its General Partner By: /s/ Jeffrey C. Walker --------------------------------- Name: Jeffrey C. Walker Title: President Page 15 of 21 pages SCHEDULE 13G ISSUER: BILL BARRETT CORPORATION CUSIP NO.: 06846N104 EXHIBIT 2(a) Item 2. Identity and Background. This statement is being filed by J.P. Morgan Partners (BHCA), L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (hereinafter referred to as "JPMP (BHCA)"), whose principal business office is located 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10020. JPMP (BHCA) is engaged in the venture capital, private equity and leveraged buyout business. The general partner of JPMP (BHCA) is JPMP Master Fund Manager, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (hereinafter referred to as "JPMP Master Fund"), whose principal business office is located at the same address as JPMP (BHCA), and is also engaged directly and indirectly (through affiliates) in the venture capital, private equity and leveraged buyout business. This statement is also being filed by J.P. Morgan Partners Global Investors, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("JPMP Global"), whose principal place of business is located at the same address as JPMP (BHCA); J.P. Morgan Partners Global Investors (Cayman), L.P., a limited partnership organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands ("JPMP Cayman"), whose principal place of business is located at the same address as JPMP (BHCA); J.P. Morgan Partners Global Investors (Cayman) II, L.P., a limited partnership organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands ("JPMP Cayman II"), whose principal place of business is located at the same address as JPMP (BHCA); J.P. Morgan Partners Global Investors (Selldown), L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("JPMP Selldown"), whose principal place of business is located at the same address as JPMP (BHCA); JPMP Global Fund/Bill Barrett, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("JPMP Barrett"), whose principal place of business is located at the same address as JPMP (BHCA); JPMP Global Fund/Bill Barrett A, L.P. a Delaware limited partnership ("JPMP Barrett A"), whose principal place of business is located at the same address as JPMP (BHCA) and JPMP Global Fund/Bill Barrett/Selldown, L.P. a Delaware limited partnership ("JPMP Barrett Selldown" and collectively with JPMP Global, JPMP Cayman, JPMP Cayman II , JPMP Selldown, JPMP Barrett and JPMP Barrett A, the "Global Fund Entities"), whose principal place of business is located at the same address as JPMP (BHCA). Each of the Global Fund Entities is also engaged in the venture capital, private equity and leveraged buyout business. The general partner of each of the Global Fund Entities is J.P. Morgan Partners Global Investors, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("JPMP Investors"), whose principal place of business is located at the same address as JPMP (BHCA). JPMP Investors is engaged indirectly in the venture capital, private equity and leveraged buyout business as general partner of each of the Global Fund Entities. The general partner of each of JPMP Master Fund and JPMP Investors, L.P. is JPMP Capital Corp., a New York corporation (hereinafter referred to as "JPMP Capital Corp."), whose principal business office is located at the same address as JPMP (BHCA), and is also engaged directly and indirectly (through affiliates) in the venture capital, private equity and leveraged buyout business. Set forth in Schedule A hereto and incorporated herein by reference are the names, business addresses, principal occupations and employments of each executive officer and director of JPMP Capital Corp. JPMP Capital Corp. is a wholly owned subsidiary of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., a Delaware corporation (hereinafter referred to as "JP Morgan Chase") which is engaged (primarily through subsidiaries) in the commercial banking business with its principal office located at 270 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017. Set forth in Schedule B hereto and incorporated herein by reference are the names, business addresses, principal occupations and employments of each executive officer and director of JP Morgan Chase. Page 16 of 21 pages SCHEDULE 13G ISSUER: BILL BARRETT CORPORATION CUSIP NO.: 06846N104 SCHEDULE A JPMP CAPITAL CORP. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS(1) President Jeffrey C. Walker* Chief Investment Officer Arnold L. Chavkin* Managing Director Dr. Dana Beth Ardi* Managing Director Christopher C. Behrens* Managing Director Julie Casella-Esposito* Managing Director Rodney A. Ferguson* Managing Director Cornell P. French* Managing Director Michael R. Hannon* Managing Director David J. Gilbert* Managing Director Jonathan R. Lynch* Managing Director Stephen P. Murray* Managing Director Timothy Purcell* Managing Director John Reardon* Managing Director Faith Rosenfeld* Managing Director Shahan D. Soghikian* Managing Director William Stuck* Managing Director Patrick J. Sullivan* Managing Director Timothy J. Walsh* Managing Director Richard D. Waters, Jr. * Managing Director Damion E. Wicker, M.D.* - ------------ (1) Each of whom is a United States citizen except for Messrs. Irigoin and Soghikian. * Principal occupation is employee and/or officer of J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC. Business address is c/o J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC, 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10020. Page 17 of 21 pages SCHEDULE 13G ISSUER: BILL BARRETT CORPORATION CUSIP NO.: 06846N104 SCHEDULE B DIRECTORS(1) William B. Harrison** Jeffrey C. Walker* - ------------ (1) Each of whom is a United States citizen except for Messrs. Irigoin and Soghikian. * Principal occupation is employee and/or officer of J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC. Business address is c/o J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC, 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10020. ** Principal occupation is employee or officer of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Business address is c/o J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., 270 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017. Page 18 of 21 pages SCHEDULE 13G ISSUER: BILL BARRETT CORPORATION CUSIP NO.: 06846N104 SCHEDULE B J.P. MORGAN CHASE & CO. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS(1) Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer William B. Harrison Jr.* President and Chief Operating Officer James Dimon* Vice Chairman, Chairman of Investment Bank and Head of Private Equity and Asset & Wealth Management David A. Coulter* Chief Information Officer Austin Adams* Chief Financial Officer Michael J. Cavanagh* Director of Human Resources, Head of Real Estate/Facilities, General Services, Security John J. Farrell* Co-General Counsel Joan Guggenheimer* Director of Corporate Marketing and Communications Frederick W. Hill* Co-General Counsel William H. McDavid* Head of JPMorgan Partners Jeffrey C. Walker** Chief Risk Officer Don M. Wilson III* - ------------ (1) Each of whom is a United States citizen. * Principal occupation is employee or officer of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Business address is c/o J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., 270 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017. ** Principal occupation is employee and/or officer of J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC. Business address is c/o J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC, 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York New York 10020. Page 19 of 21 pages SCHEDULE 13G ISSUER: BILL BARRETT CORPORATION CUSIP NO.: 06846N104 DIRECTORS(1) NAME PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION OR EMPLOYMENT; BUSINESS OR RESIDENCE ADDRESS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hans W. Becherer Retired Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Deere & Company c/o J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. 270 Park Avenue New York, New York 10017 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John H. Biggs Former Chairman and CEO TIAA - CREF c/o J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. 270 Park Avenue New York, New York 10017 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lawrence A. Bossidy Retired Chairman of the Board Honeywell International c/o J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. 270 Park Avenue New York, New York 10017 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stephen B. Burke President Comcast Cable Communications, Inc. c/o J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. 270 Park Avenue New York, New York 10017 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- James S. Crown President Henry Crown and Company c/o J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. 270 Park Avenue New York, New York 10017 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- James Dimon President and Chief Operating Officer J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. 270 Park Avenue, 8th Floor New York, New York 10017-2070 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ellen V. Futter President and Trustee American Museum of Natural History c/o J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. 270 Park Avenue New York, New York 10017 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- William H. Gray, III President and Chief Executive Officer The College Fund/UNCF c/o J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. 270 Park Avenue New York, New York 10017 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------ (1) Each of whom is a United States citizen. Page 20 of 21 pages SCHEDULE 13G ISSUER: BILL BARRETT CORPORATION CUSIP NO.: 06846N104 NAME PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION OR EMPLOYMENT; BUSINESS OR RESIDENCE ADDRESS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- William B. Harrison, Jr. Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. 270 Park Avenue, 8th Floor New York, New York 10017-2070 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Laban P. Jackson, Jr. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Clear Creek Properties, Inc. c/o J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. 270 Park Avenue New York, New York 10017 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lee R. Raymond Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Exxon Mobil Corporation c/o J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. 270 Park Avenue New York, New York 10017 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John W. Kessler Owner John W. Kessler Company c/o J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. 270 Park Avenue New York, New York 10017 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert I. Lipp Chairman The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. c/o J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. 270 Park Avenue New York, New York 10017 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Richard A. Monoogian Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Masco Corporation c/o J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. 270 Park Avenue New York, New York 10017 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- David C. Novak Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Yum! Brands, Inc. c/o J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. 270 Park Avenue New York, New York 10017 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John R. Stafford Retired Chairman of the Board Wyeth c/o J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. 270 Park Avenue New York, New York 10017 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 21 of 21 pages -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----