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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DECEMBER 29, 2004 (DECEMBER 29, 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 8 - OTHER EVENTS
ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
On December 29, 2004, Chesapeake Energy Corporation issued a press release
announcing the final results of its previously announced offer to exchange
shares of its common stock for each outstanding shares of its 6.0% Cumulative
Convertible Preferred Stock commenced on November 30, 2004. The press release is
attached hereto as exhibit 99.1.
SECTION 9 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
ITEM 9.01 FINAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release of December 29, 2004
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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
Date: December 29, 2004
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release of December 29, 2004
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