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): May 29, 1998
PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES COMPANY
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-13245 75-2702753
(State or other jurisdiction of Registration (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number Identification Number)
1400 Williams Square West, 5205 N. O'Connor Blvd., Irving, Texas 75039
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code : (972) 444-9001
Not applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
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Pioneer Natural Resources Company
Item 5. Other Events
Arthur L. Smith, a member of the Board of Directors, has resigned as a result of
accepting the position of Chairman and CEO with Torch Energy Advisors
Incorporated.
Jon Brumley, Chairman, said, "Our shareholders and employees are grateful to Art
for his faithful service and commitment to excellence. We wish him success in
his new endeavor."
Headquartered in Dallas, Pioneer is one of the largest independent
(non-integrated) exploration and production oil and gas companies in North
America, with major operations in the United States, Canada and Argentina.
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PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES COMPANY
S I G N A T U R E S
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.
PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES COMPANY
Date: June 2, 1998 By: /s/ M. Garrett Smith
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M. Garrett Smith
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: June 2, 1998 By: /s/ Rich Dealy
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Rich Dealy
Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer
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