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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 (Date of earliest event reported) January 11, 2000
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VINTAGE PETROLEUM, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-10578 73-1182669
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
110 West Seventh Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (918) 592-0101
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
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A copy of the Registrant's press release dated January 11, 2000, is
attached as an exhibit hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits.
99 Press release dated January 11, 2000, issued by the
Registrant.
SIGNATURES
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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.
VINTAGE PETROLEUM, INC.
Date: January 11, 2000 By: /s/ Michael F. Meimerstorf
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Michael F. Meimerstorf
Vice President and Controller
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number Description
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99 Press release dated January 11, 2000, issued by the Registrant.
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EXHIBIT 99
For Immediate Release For Further Information Contact:
Tuesday, January 11, 2000 Robert E. Phaneuf
Vice President - Corporate Development
(918) 592-0101
VINTAGE PETROLEUM, INC. DECLARES CASH DIVIDEND
Tulsa, Oklahoma - Vintage Petroleum, Inc. today announced its board of
directors has reinstituted its regular quarterly dividend by authorizing a cash
dividend of two and one-half cents per share. The company said the dividend will
be paid February 3, 2000, to stockholders of record on January 25, 2000.
The company's last cash dividend was paid on January 6, 1999. S. Craig
George, CEO, stated "the dividend is being reinstated as a result of strong
financial performance and confidence in the continued profitable growth of the
company. In 1999 we suspended dividends for three quarters during one of the
most dramatic down cycles in our industry's history. Today, we're taking a first
step to reestablish our track record of consistent dividend payments started in
1992 and continued through 26 consecutive quarters."
Vintage Petroleum, Inc. is an independent energy company engaged in the
acquisition, exploitation, exploration and development of oil and gas properties
and the gathering and marketing of natural gas and crude oil. Company
headquarters are in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and its common shares are traded on the New
York Stock Exchange under the symbol VPI.
