form8k.htm
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
April 30, 2009
(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)

 
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Section 7 — Regulation FD
 
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
 
The following information, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 “Regulation FD Disclosure,” not filed, for purposes of Section 18 of 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 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
 
On April 30, 2009, Callon Petroleum Company issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 reporting that Steven B. Hinchman will join the company, effective June 1, 2009, as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Hinchman and the company anticipate reaching a final employment agreement prior to June 1, 2009.
 
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(c) Exhibits
 
Exhibit Number
  
Title of Document
 
     
99.1
  
Press release dated April 30, 2009 announcing employment of Steven B. Hinchman effective June 1, 2009.


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
     
     
April 30, 2009
By:
 /s/ Bob F. Weatherly
 
   
Bob F. Weatherly
   
Executive Vice President and
   
Chief Financial Officer


Exhibit Index

 
Exhibit Number
  
Title of Document
 
     
 
Press release dated April 30, 2009 announcing employment of Steven B. Hinchman effective June 1, 2009.