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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)
SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 (SEPTEMBER 11, 2000)
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
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OKLAHOMA 1-13726 73-1395733
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation)
6100 NORTH WESTERN AVENUE, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73118
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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(405) 848-8000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On September 11, 2000, Chesapeake Energy Corporation ("Chesapeake") issued
a press release announcing completion of a definitive merger agreement to
acquire Gothic Energy Corporation.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed herewith:
99. Press Release issued by the Registrant on September 11, 2000.
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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.
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
BY: /s/ AUBREY K. MCCLENDON
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AUBREY K. MCCLENDON
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
Dated: September 12, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99 Press Release issued by the Registrant on September 11, 2000.
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