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) OCTOBER 24, 2001 (OCTOBER 23, 2001) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On October 23, 2001, Chesapeake Energy Corporation issued a press release announcing third quarter 2001 earnings release and conference call dates. A copy of the press release is filed with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed herewith: 99. Press Release issued by the Registrant on October 23, 2001. 2
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, thereunto duly authorized. CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION BY: /s/ AUBREY K. MCCLENDON -------------------------------------- AUBREY K. MCCLENDON Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Dated: October 24, 2001
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NEWS RELEASE [CHEASAPEAKE LETTERHEAD] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 23, 2001 CONTACT: MARC ROWLAND TOM PRICE, JR. EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT (405) 879-9232 (405) 879-9257 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES 3Q 2001 EARNINGS RELEASE AND CONFERENCE CALL DATES OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, October 23, 2001 - Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK) has re-scheduled the issuance of its third quarter 2001 earnings for release after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, October 24, 2001. A conference call is scheduled for Thursday morning, October 25, 2001 at 9:00 am EDT to discuss the release. The telephone number to access the conference call is 719.457.2666. For those unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available for audio playback at 11:00 am CDT on October 25, 2001, and will run through midnight Tuesday, November 6, 2001. The number to access the conference call replay is 719.457.0820. The passcode for the replay is 560058. The conference call will also be simulcast live on the internet and can be accessed by going directly to the Chesapeake website at www.chkenergy.com and selecting "Shareholder Information". For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available shortly after the call and will be available for approximately ninety days thereafter. Chesapeake Energy Corporation is among the 10 largest independent natural gas producers in the U.S. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company's operations are focused on exploratory and developmental drilling and producing property acquisitions in the Mid-Continent region of the United States. The company's internet address is www.chkenergy.com.