SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 103 of 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 9, 1999
FORTUNE NATURAL RESOURCES CORPORATION
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-12334 95-4114732
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
515 W. Greens Road, Suite 720, Houston, Texas 77067
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (281) 872-1170
Registrant's telecopier number, including area code: (281) 872-1213
N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Fortune's press release of August 9, 1999 announcing that trading moves to
NASD OTC Bulletin Board follows:
AUGUST 9, 1999 - HOUSTON, TEXAS - FORTUNE NATURAL RESOURCES CORPORATION
(OTC BB: FPXA) announced that its shares will begin trading today on the NASD
OTC Bulletin Board system under the ticker symbol "FPXA". While listed on the
AMEX, the Company's stock previously traded under the symbol FPX.
FORTUNE NATURAL RESOURCES CORPORATION is an independent oil and gas
exploration and production company with its principal properties located onshore
and offshore Louisiana and Texas.
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COMPANY CONTACT: Dean W. Drulias
Exec. VP/General Counsel
(281) 872-1170
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
None.
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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.
FORTUNE NATURAL RESOURCES CORPORATION
By: /s/ Dean W. Drulias
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Dean W. Drulias
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Date: August 9, 1999
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