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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
(Date of Report)
BELLWETHER EXPLORATION COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-9498 76-0437769
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
1331 LAMAR, SUITE 1455
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77010
(Address of principal executive offices)
(713) 650-1025
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR
On September 30, 1997, the management of Bellwether Exploration Company
(the "Company"), pursuant to authority granted by the Company's Board of
Directors on June 2, 1997, made the decision to change the Company's fiscal year
end from June 30 to December 31. The transition report for the six-month period
ending December 31, 1997 will be filed by the Company on Form 10-K before March
31, 1998.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
BELLWETHER EXPLORATION COMPANY
October 15, 1997 By: /s/ William C. Rankin
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Name: William C. Rankin
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Title: Senior Vice President and
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Chief Financial Officer
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