<PAGE> 1
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 21, 2000 (DECEMBER 20, 2000)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
OKLAHOMA 1-13726 73-1395733
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
6100 NORTH WESTERN AVENUE, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73118
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(405) 848-8000
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
<PAGE> 2
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On December 20, 2000, Chesapeake Energy Corporation ("Chesapeake")
issued a press release reporting a major exploratory success, increased 2001
cap-ex budget, higher production and cash flow forecasts and Gothic merger
update.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed herewith:
99. Press Release issued by the Registrant on December 20, 2000.
2
<PAGE> 3
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
------------------------------------
AUBREY K. MCCLENDON
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
Dated: December 21, 2000
<PAGE> 4
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
------- -----------
<S> <C>
99 Press Release issued by the Registrant on December 20, 2000.
</TABLE>
