UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): August 7, 2007
FOREST OIL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-13515 25-0484900
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
707 17th Street, Suite 3600, Denver, Colorado 80202
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
303.812.1400
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On August 7, 2007, we issued a press release announcing our second quarter
2007 financial and operational results, and guidance for the second half of
2007. The press release is furnished and attached to this Current Report as
Exhibit 99.1. The press release contains certain non-GAAP financial information.
The reconciliation of such information to GAAP financial measures is included in
the press release.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 7, 2007, we provided guidance for the second half of 2007. This
information is contained in the press release furnished and attached to this
Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1, is being
furnished pursuant to Items 2.02 and 7.01 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed
"filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or
otherwise subject to liabilities of that section.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Forest Oil Corporation press release dated August 7, 2007,
entitled "Forest Oil Announces Second Quarter Results and
Issues Guidance for the Second Half of 2007".
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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.
FOREST OIL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Dated: August 8, 2007 By /s/ CYRUS D. MARTER IV
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Cyrus D. Marter IV
Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS FILED WITH THE CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
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Exhibit Description
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99.1 Forest Oil Corporation press release dated August 7, 2007,
entitled "Forest Oil Announces Second Quarter Results and Issues
Guidance for the Second Half of 2007".
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