chk05192011_8k.htm




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): May 19, 2011 (May 16, 2011)


 
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

Oklahoma
 
1-13726
 
73-1395733
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
(Commission File No.)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

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)
 

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Section 7 – Regulation FD

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On May 18, 2011, Chesapeake Energy Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that it has been selected to receive the Oil and Gas Investor Excellence Award for the 2010 M&A Deal of the Year for its $2.2 billion joint venture transaction with CNOOC Limited (NYSE:CEO; SEHK:0883) in the Eagle Ford Shale in South Texas.  A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.

Section 8 – Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On May 16, 2011, the Company issued a press release announcing the expiration and final results of its previously announced cash tender offers, which were extended on April 29, 2011, to purchase a portion of the outstanding principal amount of 9.500% Senior Notes due 2015 and 6.500% Senior Notes due 2017.  A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report.


Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.  See "Index to Exhibits" attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which is incorporated by reference herein.

 
 
 
 
 

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/ JENNIFER M. GRIGSBY
   
Jennifer M. Grigsby
Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary


Date:           May 19, 2011

 
 
 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.
 
Document Description
 
       
99.1
 
Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated May 18, 2011 – Chesapeake selected to receive Investor Excellence Award for the 2010 M&A Deal of the Year
 
       
99.2
 
Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated May 16, 2011 – Expiration and final results of cash tender offers for certain senior notes