As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2003
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
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Washington, D.C. 20549 |
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FORM 8-K |
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CURRENT REPORT |
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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): |
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May 8, 2003 |
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ROYALE ENERGY, INC. |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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California |
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0-22750 |
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33-02224120 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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7676 Hazard Center Drive, Suite 1500 |
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San Diego, California 92108 |
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(Address of principal executive office) |
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Issuer's telephone number: (619) 297-8505 |
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Item 5. Other Events. |
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On May 8, 2003, Royale Energy released the attached press release reporting first quarter earnings and a 15% stock dividend, payable in four quarterly payments to shareholders of record on the last day of each quarter beginning June 30, 2003. |
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. |
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(c) Exhibits. |
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SIGNATURES |
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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. |
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ROYALE ENERGY, INC. |
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Date: May 8, 2003 |
/s/ Stephen M. Hosmer |
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Stephen M. Hosmer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |