8-K 2014-02-26 Earnings 12.31.2013 & COS


CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORP
FORM 8-K
(Current report filing)
Filed February 26, 2014 for the Period Ending February 26, 2014
Address
 
6100 N WESTERN
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 
Telephone
 
(405)848-8000
CIK
 
0000898126
Symbol
 
CHK
SIC Code
 
1311- Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas
Sector
 
Energy
Fiscal Year
 
12/31






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): February 26, 2014 (February 24, 2014)
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 2 - Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 26, 2014, Chesapeake Energy Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release reporting its financial and operational results for the 2013 fourth quarter and 2013 full year. The press release also provided information for accessing a related conference call. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Section 7 - Regulation FD

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 24, 2014, the Company issued a press release announcing that it is pursuing strategic alternatives for its oilfield services division, Chesapeake Oilfield Services, including a spin-off to Chesapeake shareholders or an outright sale. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits. See "Exhibit Index" attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which is incorporated by reference.

    






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/ JAMES R. WEBB
 
James R. Webb
 
Executive Vice President - General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Date:    February 26, 2014






EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
 
Document Description
99.1
 
Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated February 26, 2014
99.2
 
Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated February 24, 2014