UNITED STATES
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)
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NOVEMBER 18, 2004 (NOVEMBER 17, 2004)
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
OKLAHOMA 1-13726 73-1395733
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
6100 NORTH WESTERN AVENUE, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73118
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(405) 848-8000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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SECTION 2 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 2.03 - CREATION OF A DIRECT FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OR AN OBLIGATION UNDER AN
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENT OF A REGISTRANT
On November 17, 2004, we amended our revolving bank credit facility to
increase the aggregate commitments under the facility from $500 million to $600
million and extended the current margin applicable to our interest rates and
commitment fees through December 31, 2005. The amendments to the credit facility
are attached hereto as exhibits.
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SECTION 9 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
ITEM 9.01 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NO. DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Amendment for an Increased Commitment dated November 17,
2004 to Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
among Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Chesapeake
Exploration Limited Partnership, as Borrower, Union Bank
of California, N.A. as Administrative Agent and
Collateral Agent, BNP Paribas and SunTrust Bank, as
Co-Syndication Agents, Calyon New York Branch and
Comerica Bank as Co-Documentation Agents, Bank of
Scotland and Bank of America, N.A. as Co-Agents and the
several lenders from time to time parties thereto.
99.2 First Amendment dated November 17, 2004 to Fourth
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among Chesapeake
Energy Corporation, Chesapeake Exploration Limited
Partnership, as Borrower, Union Bank of California, N.A.
as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, BNP
Paribas and SunTrust Bank, as Co-Syndication Agents,
Calyon New York Branch and Comerica Bank as
Co-Documentation Agents, Bank of Scotland and Bank of
America, N.A. as Co-Agents and the several lenders from
time to time parties thereto.
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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, hereunto duly authorized.
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
By: /s/ AUBREY K. MCCLENDON
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Aubrey K. McClendon
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
Dated: November 18, 2004
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION
99.1 Amendment for an Increased Commitment dated November 17,
2004 to Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
among Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Chesapeake
Exploration Limited Partnership, as Borrower, Union Bank
of California, N.A. as Administrative Agent and
Collateral Agent, BNP Paribas and SunTrust Bank, as
Co-Syndication Agents, Calyon New York Branch and
Comerica Bank as Co-Documentation Agents, Bank of
Scotland and Bank of America, N.A. as Co-Agents and the
several lenders from time to time parties thereto.
99.2 First Amendment dated November 17, 2004 to Fourth
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among Chesapeake
Energy Corporation, Chesapeake Exploration Limited
Partnership, as Borrower, Union Bank of California, N.A.
as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, BNP
Paribas and SunTrust Bank, as Co-Syndication Agents,
Calyon New York Branch and Comerica Bank as
Co-Documentation Agents, Bank of Scotland and Bank of
America, N.A. as Co-Agents and the several lenders from
time to time parties thereto.
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