GULFPORT ENERGY CORP
SC 13G, 1998-10-22
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                                UNITED STATES
                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            Washington, D.C. 20549

                                 SCHEDULE 13G

                   Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

                           (Amendment No. _______)*

                          Gulfport Energy Corporation
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                               (Name of Issuer)

                                 Common Stock
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                        (Title of Class of Securities)

                                   402635108
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                                (CUSIP Number)

                               October 12, 1998
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            (Date of Event which requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this
Schedule is filed;

     / /  Rule 13d-1(b)

     /x/  Rule 13d-1(c)

     / /  Rule 13d-1(d)

* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting
person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of
securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which
would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be
deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of at section of
the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see
the Notes).


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CUSIP No. 402635106

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1.   Names of Reporting Persons:  Peter M. Faulkner

     I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a member of a Group (See instructions)

     (a)          / /

     (b)          /x/
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3.   SEC Use Only
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4.   Citizenship or Place of Organization:  U.S.A.
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Number of              5.   Sole Voting Power:
Shares                 ---------------------------------------------------------
Beneficially by        6.   Shared Voting Power:  1,842,680
Owned by Each          ---------------------------------------------------------
Reporting              7.   Sole Dispositive Power:
Person with:           ---------------------------------------------------------
                       8.   Shared Dispositive Power:  1,842,680
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9.   Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:  1,842,680
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10.  Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See 
     Instructions)
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11.  Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9): 8.35%
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12.   Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)




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CUSIP No. 402635106

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1.   Names of Reporting Persons:  PMF Partners, L.L.C.

     I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a member of a Group (See instructions)

     (a)          / /

     (b)          /x/
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3.   SEC Use Only
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4.   Citizenship or Place of Organization:  Delaware
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Number of              5.   Sole Voting Power:
Shares                 ---------------------------------------------------------
Beneficially by        6.   Shared Voting Power:  1,842,680
Owned by Each          ---------------------------------------------------------
Reporting              7.   Sole Dispositive Power:
Person with:           ---------------------------------------------------------
                       8.   Shared Dispositive Power:  1,842,680
                       ---------------------------------------------------------

9.   Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:  1,842,680
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10.  Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See 
     Instructions)
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11.  Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9): 8.35%
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12.   Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) OO - limited liability company




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CUSIP No. 402635106

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1.   Names of Reporting Persons:  Rumpere Capital, L.P.

     I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a member of a Group (See instructions)

     (a)          / /

     (b)          /x/
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3.   SEC Use Only
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4.   Citizenship or Place of Organization:  Delaware
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Number of              5.   Sole Voting Power:
Shares                 ---------------------------------------------------------
Beneficially by        6.   Shared Voting Power:  1,469,529
Owned by Each          ---------------------------------------------------------
Reporting              7.   Sole Dispositive Power:
Person with:           ---------------------------------------------------------
                       8.   Shared Dispositive Power:  1,469,529
                       ---------------------------------------------------------

9.   Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:  1,469,529
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10.  Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See 
     Instructions)
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11.  Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9): 6.66%
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12.   Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) PN




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CUSIP No. 402635106

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1.   Names of Reporting Persons:  Rumpere Capital Fund, Ltd.

     I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a member of a Group (See instructions)

     (a)          / /

     (b)          /x/
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3.   SEC Use Only
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4.   Citizenship or Place of Organization:  British Virgin Islands
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Number of              5.   Sole Voting Power:
Shares                 ---------------------------------------------------------
Beneficially by        6.   Shared Voting Power:  373,151
Owned by Each          ---------------------------------------------------------
Reporting              7.   Sole Dispositive Power:
Person with:           ---------------------------------------------------------
                       8.   Shared Dispositive Power:  373,151
                       ---------------------------------------------------------

9.   Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:  373,151
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10.  Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See 
     Instructions)
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11.  Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9): 1.69%
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12.   Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) CO




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Item 1.

     (a)   Name of Issuer

                  Gulfport Energy Corporation

     (b)   Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices

                  6307 Waterford Blvd.
                  Building D, Suite 100
                  Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118

Item 2.

     (a)   Name of Person Filing

                  Peter M. Faulkner
                  PMF Partners, L.L.C.
                  Rumpere Capital, L.P.
                  Rumpere Capital Fund, Ltd.

     (b) Address of Principal Business Office or, if note, Residence

                  Peter M. Faulkner:  767 Third Avenue, Fifth Floor, 
                  New York,  NY 10017
                  PMF Partners, L.L.C.:  767 Third Avenue, Fifth Floor, 
                  New York, NY 10017
                  Rumpere Capital, L.P.:  767 Third Avenue, Fifth Floor, 
                  New York, NY 10017
                  Rumpere Capital Fund, Ltd.:  Citco Fund Services (BVI), Ltd., 
                  P.O. Box 662, 
                  Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

     (c)   Citizenship

                  Peter M. Faulkner - U.S.A.
                  PMF Partners, L.L.C. - New York
                  Rumpere Capital, L.P. - Delaware
                  Rumpere Capital Fund, Ltd. - British Virgin Islands

     (d)   Title of Class of Securities

                  Common Stock

     (e)   CUSIP Number

                  402635106

Item 3.     If this statement is filed pursuant to Sections 240.13d-1(b)
            240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person is filing is a:

     (a) / / Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act 
             (15 U.S.C. 78o);

     (b) / / Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);

     (c) / / Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15
             U.S.C. 78c);

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     (d) / / Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment 
             Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);

     (e) / / An investment adviser in accordance with Section 240.13d-1(b)
             (1)(ii)(E);

     (f) / / An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with 
             Section 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);

     (g) / / A parent holding company or control person in accordance with 
             Section 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);

     (h) / / A savings association as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal 
             Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);

     (i) / / A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment
             company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 
             1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);

     (j) / / Group, in accordance with $240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J).

Item 4.       Ownership:

     Peter M. Faulkner

     (a)   Amount beneficially owned: 1,842,680(1).

     (b)   Percent of class: 8.35%.

     (c)   Number of shares as to which the person has:

           (i)    Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:  none.

           (ii)   Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,842,680(1).

           (iii)  Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: none.

           (iv)   Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:  
                  1,842,680(1)

(1) Represents 1,469,529 shares of Common Stock of the subject company held by
    Rumpere Capital, L.P. and 373,151 shares of common stock of the subject
    company held by Rumpere Capital Fund, Ltd. Mr. Faulkner is the managing
    member of PMF Partners, L.L.C., which is the general partner of Rumpere
    Capital, L.P. and the investment advisor for Rumpere Capital Fund, Ltd. Mr.
    Faulkner disclaims beneficial ownership of any of the securities covered by
    this Schedule 13G.

     PMF Partners, L.L.C.

     (a)   Amount beneficially owned:  1,842,680(2)

     (b)   Percent of class:  8.35%

     (c) Number of shares as to which the person has:

           (i)    Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:  none.

           (ii)   Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,842,680(2).

           (iii)  Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: none.

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           (iv)   Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
                  1,842,680(2).

(2) Represents 1,469,529 shares of Common Stock of the subject company held by
    Rumpere Capital, L.P. and 373,151 shares of common stock of the subject
    company held by Rumpere Capital Fund, Ltd. PMF Partners, L.L.C. is the
    general partner of Rumpere Capital, L.P. and the investment advisor for
    Rumpere Capital Fund, Ltd. PMF Partners, L.L.C. disclaims beneficial
    ownership of any of the securities covered by this Schedule 13G.

     Rumpere Capital, L.P.

     (a)   Amount beneficially owned: 1,469,529.

     (b)   Percent of class:  6.66%

     (c)   Number of shares as to which the person has:

           (i)    Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:  none.

           (ii)   Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,469,529.

           (iii)  Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: none.

           (iv)   Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
                  1,469,529.

     Rumpere Capital Fund, Ltd.

     (a)   Amount beneficially owned:  373,151.

     (b)   Percent of class: 1.69%.

     (c)   Number of shares as to which the person has:

           (i)    Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:  none.

           (ii)   Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 373,151.

           (iii)  Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
                  373,151.

           (iv)   Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: none.

Item 5.       Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.

If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof
the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five
percent of the class of securities, check the following |_|

Item 6.       Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.

Not applicable.

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Item 7.       Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired
              the Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company.

Not applicable.

Item 8.       Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.

Not applicable.

Item 9.       Notice of Dissolution of Group.

Not applicable.

Item 10.      Certification.

         By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and
         belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are
         not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or
         influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not
         acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in
         any transaction having that purpose or effect.


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                                   SIGNATURE

         After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief,
I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete
and correct.

                                       October 21, 1998
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                                            Date
     /s/ Peter M. Faulkner
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                                         Signature

                                     Peter M. Faulkner
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                                             Name


                              PMF PARTNERS, L.L.C.

                              By: /s/ Peter M. Faulkner
                                 --------------------------------
                                 Peter M. Faulkner
                                 Managing Member

                              RUMPERE CAPITAL, L.P.

                              By:   PMF Partners, L.L.C., its general partner


                              By: /s/ Peter M. Faulkner
                                 --------------------------------
                                 Peter M. Faulkner
                                 Managing Member

                              RUMPERE CAPITAL FUND, LTD.

                              By:   PMF Partners, L.L.C., its investment advisor


                              By: /s/ Peter M. Faulkner
                                 --------------------------------
                                 Peter M. Faulkner
                                 Managing Member



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