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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) DECEMBER 4, 2000
(DECEMBER 4, 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 9. REGULATION FD
Chesapeake Energy Corporation has adopted a policy of providing investors with
guidance on certain factors which affect our future financial performance. As of
December 4, 2000, we are using the key operating assumptions set forth in
Exhibit 99 in our projections for the fourth quarter 2000 and full year 2001. We
are posting the same information on our web site at www.chkenergy.com. We
caution you that our outlook is given as of December 4, 2000 based on currently
available information, and that we are not undertaking any obligation to update
our estimates as conditions change or other information becomes available.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed herewith:
99. Chesapeake Energy Corporation Outlook dated December 4, 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: December 4, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99 Chesapeake Energy Corporation Outlook dated December 4, 2000.
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