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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): November 20, 2000
THE WISER OIL COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in is charter)
Delaware 0-5426 55-0522128
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
8115 Preston Road, Suite 400
Dallas, Texas 75225
(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (214) 265-0080
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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THE WISER OIL COMPANY
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Item 1. Changes in Control of Registrant.
Not applicable.
Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
Not applicable.
Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership.
Not applicable.
Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Events.
On November 20, 2000, The Wiser Oil Company, a Delaware corporation (the
"Company"), announced that its Board of Directors approved an extension of time,
from November 25, 2000 to May 25, 2001, for Wiser Investment Company, LLC
("WIC") to exercise its option to purchase an additional $10 Million of Series C
Convertible Preferred Stock under the terms of the Amended and Restated Stock
Purchase Agreement dated as of December 13, 1999 (the "Stock Purchase
Agreement"). The Company and WIC entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Stock
Purchase Agreement dated as of November 20, 2000 providing for the extension of
WIC's option.
The Company also announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment
in kind of dividends on the Series C Preferred Stock for the second and third
quarters of 2000.
Item 6. Resignations of Registrant's Directors.
Not applicable.
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Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
Item Exhibits
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10.1* Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Stock
Purchase Agreement dated as of November 20, 2000
99.1* Press Release dated as of November 20, 2000.
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*filed herewith
Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year.
Not applicable.
Item 9. Sales of Equity Securities Pursuant to Regulation S.
Not applicable.
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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.
THE WISER OIL COMPANY
Date: December 5, 2000 By: /s/ George K. Hickox, Jr.
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George K. Hickox, Jr.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Item
Number Exhibit
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10.1 Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Stock
Purchase Agreement dated as of November 20, 2000
99.1 Press Release dated as of November 20, 2000.
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