Form 8-K - 2012 YE Earnings & Guidance Releases


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
March 14, 2013
(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 2 - Financial Information

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

The following information, including the press release attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 “Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” not filed, for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (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 of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

On March 14, 2013, Callon Petroleum Company issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 providing information regarding the company's operating results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2012.

As disclosed in a press release dated March 5, 2012, attached as Exhibit 99.3, Callon Petroleum Company announced that its conference call reporting fourth quarter and full-year 2012 results would be held on Friday, March 15, 2013 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.

Section 7 - Regulation FD

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

The following information, including the press release attached as Exhibit 99.2, 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 of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

On March 14, 2013, Callon Petroleum Company issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.2 announcing guidance for the first quarter and full-year 2013.

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 March 14, 2013 providing information regarding Callon Petroleum Company's operating results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2012.
 
 
 
99.2
 
Press release dated March 14, 2013 announcing guidance for the first quarter and full-year 2013.
 
 
 
99.3
 
Press release dated March 5, 2013 announcing that its conference call reporting fourth quarter and full-year 2012 results would be held on Friday, March 15, 2013 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.







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
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 March 14, 2013
 
By:  /s/ B. F. Weatherly
 
 
B.F. Weatherly
 
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 



Exhibit Index

Exhibit Number
 
Title of Document
 
 
 
99.1
 
Press release dated March 14, 2013 providing information regarding Callon Petroleum Company's operating results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2012.
 
 
 
99.2
 
Press release dated March 14, 2013 announcing guidance for the first quarter and full-year 2013.
 
 
 
99.3
 
Press release dated March 5, 2013 announcing that its conference call reporting fourth quarter and full-year 2012 results would be held on Friday, March 15, 2013 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.