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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): July 14, 2014 (July 10, 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 7 - Regulation FD

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On June 30, 2014, John K. Reinhart, Senior Vice President - Operations and Technical Services, entered into a sales trading plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The plan expires on June 30, 2015, and has been approved by Chesapeake Energy Corporation (the "Company") in accordance with its Insider Trading Policy. The plan is part of Mr. Reinhart's long-term strategy to diversity assets. Other Company executives may enter into Rule 10b5-1 trading plans in the future from time to time, and some Company executives have previously entered into such trading plans.

On July 10, 2014, the Company issued a press release announcing the date that it will issue its 2014 second quarter operational update and financial results. The press release also provided information for accessing the related conference call. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 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:    July 14, 2014






EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
 
Document Description
99.1
 
Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated July 10, 2014