8-K 1 d82125e8-k.txt FORM 8-K 1 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) NOVEMBER 16, 2000 (NOVEMBER 16, 2000) CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
OKLAHOMA 1-13726 73-1395733 ---------------------------- --------------------- --------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.) of incorporation)
6100 NORTH WESTERN AVENUE, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73118 -------------------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (405) 848-8000 ---------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) 2 INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT ITEM 9. REGULATION FD Chesapeake Energy Corporation has adopted a policy of providing investors with guidance on certain factors which affect our future financial performance. As of November 16, 2000, we are using the key operating assumptions set forth in Exhibit 99 in our projections for the fourth quarter 2000 and full year 2001. We are posting the same information on our web site at www.chkenergy.com. We caution you that our outlook is given as of November 16, 2000 based on currently available information, and that we are not undertaking any obligation to update our estimates as conditions change or other information becomes available. 2 3 ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed herewith: 99. Chesapeake Energy Corporation Outlook dated November 16, 2000. 3 4 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, thereunto duly authorized. CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION BY: /s/ AUBREY K. MCCLENDON ----------------------------------- AUBREY K. MCCLENDON Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Dated: November 16, 2000 5 EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION ------- ----------- 99 Chesapeake Energy Corporation Outlook dated November 16, 2000.