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FORM 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
The Exploration Company of Delaware, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
500 North Loop 1604 East, Suite 250
San Antonio, Texas 78232
(Address of principal executive offices)
(210) 496-5300
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Delaware 0-9120 84-0793089
(State or other jurisdiction Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Required to be Reported): Dec. 16, 1999
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Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year
On December 16, 1999, the Board of Directors of The Exploration Company of
Delaware, Inc. ("TXCO") elected to change the Company's annual reporting period
from a fiscal year ending August 31 to a calendar year ending December 31. The
transition period for this change will be reported on Form 10-Q for the three
month period ended December 31, 1999.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
THE EXPLORATION COMPANY
(Registrant)
/s/ Roberto R. Thomae
Roberto R. Thomae
Chief Financial Officer
Secretary/Treasurer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: December 29, 1999
