UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report
February 20, 2014
(Date of earliest event reported)
Callon Petroleum Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-14039 | 64-0844345 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization) | Identification Number) | |
200 North Canal St.
Natchez, Mississippi 39120
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(601) 442-1601
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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):
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Item 8.01. Other Events
On February 20, 2014, Callon Petroleum Company (the “Company”) issued the press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, announcing that its conference call reporting fourth quarter and full-year 2013 results will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2014 beginning at 1:00 p.m. Central Time (2:00 p.m. Eastern Time). A copy of the release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.
The following information, including the press releases attached as Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished pursuant to Item 8.01 “Other Events,” and is not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Other Information
Callon, its directors and certain of its executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Callon stockholders in connection with the matters to be considered at Callon's 2014 Annual Meeting. Callon intends to file a proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in connection with any such solicitation of proxies from Callon stockholders. CALLON STOCKHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ ANY SUCH PROXY STATEMENT AND ACCOMPANYING PROXY CARD WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE AS THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Information regarding the ownership of Callon's directors and executive officers in Callon stock, restricted stock and options is included in their SEC filings on Forms 3, 4 and 5, which can be found at the Company's website (www.callon.com) in the section "Investors." More detailed information regarding the identity of potential participants, and their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be set forth in the proxy statement and other materials to be filed with the SEC in connection with Callon's 2014 Annual Meeting. Information can also be found in Callon's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, filed with the SEC on March 14, 2013. Stockholders will be able to obtain any proxy statement, any amendments or supplements to the proxy statement and other documents filed by Callon with the SEC for no charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Copies will also be available at no charge at Callon's website at www.callon.com or by writing to Callon at 200 North Canal Street, Natchez, Mississippi 39120.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Number | Title of Document | |
99.1 | News release dated February 20, 2014 announcing that its conference call reporting fourth quarter and full-year 2013 results will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2014 beginning at 1:00 p.m. Central Time. | |
SIGNATURES
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.
Callon Petroleum Company | ||
(Registrant) | ||
February 20, 2014 | By: /s/ B. F. Weatherly | |
B.F. Weatherly | ||
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number | Title of Document | |
99.1 | News release dated February 20, 2014 announcing that its conference call reporting fourth quarter and full-year 2013 results will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2014 beginning at 1:00 p.m. Central Time. | |