As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 15, 2005

 

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):

 

August 12, 2005

 

ROYALE ENERGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

California

     

0-22750

     

33-02224120

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

     

(Commission File Number)

     

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

7676 Hazard Center Drive, Suite 1500

San Diego, California 92108

(Address of principal executive office)

Issuer's telephone number: (619) 297-8505

 

Section 2 Financial Information

 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

On August 12, 2005, Royale Energy released the attached press release reporting second quarter earnings for 2005.

 

Section 9 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release

 

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.

 

 

ROYALE ENERGY, INC.

 

 

Date:     August 12, 2004

/s/ Donald H. Hosmer                       

 

Donald H. Hosmer, President