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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) DECEMBER 14, 1999
BELDEN & BLAKE CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 0-20100 34-1686642
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
5200 Stoneham Road, North Canton, Ohio 44720
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(330) 499-1660
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS
On December 14, 1999, Belden & Blake Corporation (the "Company") and the
several lenders participating in its revolving credit facility amended the
revolving credit agreement. On December 15, 1999, the Company made its
semiannual interest payment of $11.1 million on its $225 million of senior
subordinated notes.
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.
Date: December 15, 1999 BELDEN & BLAKE CORPORATION
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By: /s/John L. Schwager
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John L. Schwager
Chief Executive Officer
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