X0202 4 2006-06-30 false 0000778438 BERRY PETROLEUM CO BRY 0001191748 HEINEMANN ROBERT 5201 TRUXTUN AVE., SUITE 300 BAKERSFIELD CA 93309 true true false false President and CEO Class A Common Stock 2000 D Class A Common Stock 2006-06-30 5 J false 48 0 D 3493 I Held in 401(k) Plan Nonstatutory Stock Options 8.07 2002-12-02 2012-12-02 Class A Common Stock 10000 10000 D Nonstatutory Stock Options 9.61 2003-12-02 2013-12-02 Class A Common Stock 10000 10000 D Nonstatutory Stock Option 14.375 2005-06-16 2014-06-16 Class A Common Stock 200000 200000 D Nonstatutory Stock Option 21.58 2005-11-23 2014-11-23 Class A Common Stock 130000 130000 D Nonstatutory Stock Option 30.645 2006-12-15 2015-12-15 Class A Common Stock 150000 150000 D Restricted Stock Units 0 2006-12-15 2009-12-15 Class A Common Stock 20000 20000 D Restricted Stock Unit 0 2010-01-31 2010-01-31 Class A Common Stock 161300 161300 D Phantom Stock Units 0 2006-06-30 4 A false 7 33.15 A 1988-08-08 1988-08-08 Class A Common Stock 7 3007 D Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Berry Petroleum Company Class A Common Stock The restricted stock units vests in four equal annual installments beginning December 15, 2006. Shares of Class A Common Stock will be delivered to the reporting person at the time of vesting. The restricted stock units vests in four equal annual installments beginning December 15, 2006. Shares of Class A Common Stock will be delivered to the reporting person at the time of vesting. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Berry Petroleum Company Class A Common Stock The restricted stock units vest in one installment on January 31, 2010 provided the reporting person continues to serve as the CEO of the Company on such date, or earlier on certain conditions. The restricted stock units vest in one installment on January 31, 2010 provided the reporting person continues to serve as the CEO of the Company on such date, or earlier on certain conditions. 1 for 1 1 for 1 Phantom Stock Units acquired under the Company's Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3(c). Shares of Common Stock are issued under terms of the Plan upon resignation from the board of directors. Phantom Stock Units acquired under the Company's Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3(c). Shares of Common Stock are issued under terms of the Plan upon resignation from the board of directors. Changes in the number of shares of Common Stock held in the individuals 401(k) account due to required maintenance of cash position. All transactions were at market and non-discretionary. All prices and quantities have been adjusted for the Company's 2-for-1 stock split on May 17, 2006. Kenneth A Olson under POA for Robert Heinemann 2006-07-05