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 10, 1994
(Date of earliest event reported)
BURLINGTON RESOURCES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-9971 91-1413284
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of File Number) Identification
Incorporation) Number)
5051 Westheimer, Houston, Texas 77056-2124
(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)
Registrant's telephone number including area code:
(713) 624-9500
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 10, 1994, Burlington Resources Inc. ("BR") announced the
promotion of Mr. Bobby S. Shackouls to the position of President and
Chief Executive Officer of Meridian Oil Inc., the oil and gas
exploration and production subsidiary of BR. Mr. Shackouls had been
the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Meridian
Oil. Mr. Shackouls replaces Mr. George E. Howison, who will take
early retirement.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
Exhibits
99. Press Release dated October 10, 1994
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.
BURLINGTON RESOURCES INC.
By /s/ John E. Hagale
John E. Hagale
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: October 10, 1994
(BR Logo) News Release
P.O. Box 4239
Houston, TX 77056-2124
(713) 624-9364
CONTACT: JAMES LEAHY
BURLINGTON RESOURCES INC.
NAMES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AT MERIDIAN OIL INC.
Houston, Texas, October 10, 1994 -
Burlington Resources Inc. (BR) today announced the promotion of Bobby
S. Shackouls to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of
its oil and gas subsidiary, Meridian Oil Inc., in Houston, Texas. Mr.
Shackouls, who had been Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer of Meridian, will report to Thomas H. O'Leary, Chairman, President
and Chief Executive Officer of BR.
Mr. Shackouls, 43, replaces George E. Howison. Mr. Howison, who has
held several financial positions with BR, supports the transfer of
leadership to an executive with significant oil and gas operating
experience. Mr. Howison will take early retirement and return to Seattle.
Mr. Shackouls has held various management positions in the oil and
gas industry and prior to joining Meridian was President and Chief
Operating Officer of Torch Energy Advisors Inc., the oil and gas affiliate
of Torchmark Corporation. He holds a BS degree in Chemical Engineering
from Mississippi State University.
