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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
Date of Report: October 9, 2000
Evergreen Resources, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Colorado 0-13171 84-0834147
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(State or other juris- (Commission (IRS Employer
diction of incorporation) File Number Identification No.)
1401 17th St., Suite 1200, Denver, Colorado 80202
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (303) 298-8100.
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 9, 2000, Evergreen Resources, Inc. announced increases in its
proved reserves and reserve values based on reports of its independent
petroleum engineers. Evergreen issued a press release, which is filed with
this current report.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
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Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated October 9, 2000, "Evergreen Resources
Increases Proved Reserves 47%; Reserve Value More Than
Triples"
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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.
EVERGREEN RESOURCES, INC.
October 10, 2000 By: /s/ Kevin R. Collins
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Kevin R. Collins
Vice President-Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated October 9, 2000, "Evergreen Resources
Increases Proved Reserves 47%; Reserve Value More Than
Triples"
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