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
July 13, 2016
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-35371 | 61-1630631 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File No.) | (I.R.S. employer identification number) |
410 17th Street, Suite 1400
Denver, Colorado 80202
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(720) 440-6100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 8.01. Other Events.
Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) has retained Perella Weinberg Partners to advise the Company and assist in analyzing and evaluating financial and transactional alternatives, including restructuring options. Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP will continue to provide ongoing corporate and finance representation, including in connection with the above activities.
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.
| Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc. | |||
| Dated: July 13, 2016 | By: | /s/ Cyrus D. Marter IV | |
| Name: | Cyrus D. Marter IV | ||
| Title: | Secretary | ||