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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
OCTOBER 18, 2000 (Date of earliest event reported)
Commission file number: 001-13171
EVERGREEN RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
COLORADO 84-0834147
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1401 17TH STREET, SUITE 1200
DENVER, COLORADO 80202
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)
(303) 298-8100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 18, 2000, Evergreen Resources, Inc. issued a press release
announcing results for the third quarter of fiscal 2000. A copy of this press
release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed herewith:
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99.1 Press release dated October 18, 2000
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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.
Evergreen Resources, Inc.
By: /s/ Kevin R. Collins
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Kevin R. Collins
Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
Date: October 18, 2000
