UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 28, 2000
STONE ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware 1-12074 72-1235413
(State or other juris- (Commission (IRS Employer
diction of incorporation) file number) Identification No.)
625 East Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette, Louisiana 70508
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (337) 237-0410
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99 is the Company's press release, dated
October 30, 2000, relating to the Company's announcement of a merger agreement
between Stone Energy Corporation and Basin Exploration, Inc.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99 Stone Energy Corporation press release announcing a
merger agreement between Stone Energy Corporation and
Basin Exploration, Inc.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
STONE ENERGY CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Dated: October 31, 2000 /s/ James H. Prince
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James H. Prince
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer
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