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UNITED STATES
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): APRIL 1, 2000
CONTOUR ENERGY CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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DELAWARE 0-25214 76-0447267
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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601 JEFFERSON, SUITE 1100
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
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REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (713) 652-5200
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
As of April 1, 2000, our estimated proved reserves totaled 185 Bcfe
(reflects the sale of a portion of our volumetric overriding royalty interest).
SIGNATURES
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.
CONTOUR ENERGY CO.
Dated: May 25, 2000 By: /s/ RICK G. LESTER
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Rick G. Lester,
Chief Financial Officer
