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 14, 2001 CABOT OIL & GAS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-10447 04-3072771 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 1200 Enclave Parkway Houston, Texas 77077 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (281) 589-4600 Item 5. Other Events. On December 14, 2001, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits. 99.1 -- Press Release dated December 14, 2001. 2 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. CABOT OIL & GAS CORPORATION By: /s/ Scott C. Schroeder ------------------------------------------------ Scott C. Schroeder Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Date: January 7, 2002 3 EXHIBIT INDEX 99.1 -- Press Release dated December 14, 2001. 4