-----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, HxhBMerQPV98gNeQE7JNMJy3qk+H0ErXMUwHhr5z4eBJs2i/hOprHbmY/eA6gC6S dJK4IV7Pid3zwkyqLmYsCg== 0000899243-00-001377.txt : 20000519 0000899243-00-001377.hdr.sgml : 20000519 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000899243-00-001377 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20000516 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20000518 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BELLWETHER EXPLORATION CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000319459 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS [1311] IRS NUMBER: 760437769 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-09498 FILM NUMBER: 639399 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1331 LAMAR STREET 2: SUITE 1455 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77010 BUSINESS PHONE: 7136501025 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1221 LAMAR STREET 2: STE 1600 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77010-3039 8-K 1 MAY-16-2000 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 May 16, 2000 BELLWETHER EXPLORATION COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-9498 76-0437769 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
1331 LAMAR, SUITE 1455 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77010 (Address of principal executive offices) (713) 650-1025 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) 1 ITEM 1. CHANGES IN CONTROL OF REGISTRANT Not applicable ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OF DISPOSITION OF ASSETS Not applicable ITEM 3. BANKRUPTCY OR RECEIVERSHIP' Not applicable ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANTS Not applicable ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS Bellwether Exploration Company made the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99A on May 16, 2000, announcing the resignation of J.P. Bryan and the appointment of Douglas G. Manner as Chief Executive Officer. ITEM 6. RESIGNATION OF REGISTRANT'S DIRECTORS Not applicable ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS Exhibits 99A. Copy of the company's press release dated May 16, 2000. ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR Not applicable 2 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exhange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. BELLWETHER EXPLORATION COMPANY May 17, 2000 By: /s/ Douglas G. Manner --------------------------- Douglas G. Manner, CEO 3 EX-99.A 2 PRESS RELEASE EXHIBIT 99A FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: May 16, 2000 ROB BENSH SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - FINANCE (713) 756-7029 BELLWETHER APPOINTS DOUG MANNER AS PRESIDENT AND CEO J.P. BRYAN TO CONTINUE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD HOUSTON - Chairman of the Board J.P. Bryan announced during the Company's quarterly earnings conference call that Douglas G. Manner would succeed him as the Company's new President and CEO, effective May 31, 2000. Mr. Bryan will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board and will remain actively involved with the Company. "Over the past few months Bellwether has posted record earnings, expanded its development program and moved aggressively toward an expanded international presence. Doug is committed to Bellwether's continued growth and has the experience and leadership skills to produce significant shareholder value. We are exceptionally fortunate to have convinced Doug to join Bellwether," said Mr. Bryan. "I believe I have an unique opportunity here at Bellwether. I also believe strongly in the Company's vision and strategy and look forward to leading such a vital and committed group of employees" said Mr. Manner. Prior to joining Bellwether, Mr. Manner served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Gulf Canada Resources. His career began as an Operations Reservoir Engineer at Amoco Production Company where he later became District Manager. In 1981, Mr. Manner joined Ryder Scott Petroleum Engineers as a Consulting Reservoir Engineer and in 1995, as Senior Vice-President, he opened and established a branch office in Calgary which increased four-fold under his supervision by 1997. Mr. Manner graduated from Rice University in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Bellwether Exploration Company is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Houston, Texas. Bellwether employs a program of producing property acquisitions and technology-driven development and exploration to increase its reserves, cash flow and net asset value. The Company's principal areas of activity are Southeastern New Mexico, West Texas, onshore and offshore the Texas / Louisiana Gulf Coast, Latin America and the Ukraine. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----