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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): January 24, 2012

 

 

Bill Barrett Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-32367   80-0000545
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File No.)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)
1099 18th Street, Suite 2300  
Denver, Colorado  
(Address of principal executive office)  

80202

(Zip Code)

(303) 293-9100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 24, 2012, the Company issued a press release with certain unaudited operating results for year-end 2011 and certain operating guidance for 2012. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. To the extent the press release contains material non-public information regarding the Company’s results of operations or financial condition for the year-ended December 31, 2011, the Company is furnishing the press release as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on

Form 8-K.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item shall not be deemed “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

Press Release

On January 24, 2012, the Company issued a press release with certain unaudited operating results for year-end 2011 and certain operating guidance for 2012. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Upcoming Event

Also, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President Fred Barrett and Chief Operating Officer Scot Woodall will participate in investor meetings at the Credit Suisse Energy Summit 2012 to be held February 6-10, 2012. The Company will post an updated investor presentation to be used for this event on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Mountain time.

Results of Operations Conference Call and Presentation

The Company plans to host a webcast and conference call at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, February 23, 2012 to review 2011 results and 2012 strategy and plans. The webcast may be accessed at the Company’s website (www.billbarrettcorp.com).

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item shall not be deemed “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit Number   Description of Exhibit

99.1

  Press Release, dated January 24, 2012.


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.

 

    BILL BARRETT CORPORATION
Date: January 24, 2012     By:   /s/ Francis B. Barron
      Francis B. Barron
      Executive Vice President—General Counsel; and
      Secretary