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): September 16, 2010
Whiting Petroleum Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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1-31899
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20-0098515 |
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(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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(Commission File
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
1700 Broadway, Suite 2300, Denver, Colorado 80290-2300
(Address of principal executive offices, including ZIP code)
(303) 837-1661
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
þ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 C.F.R. §230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 C.F.R. §240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act
(17 C.F.R. §240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act
(17 C.F.R. §240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On September 16, 2010, Whiting Petroleum Corporation announced the results of its offer to
exchange its 6.25% Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock. A copy of the related press release is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits:
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(99.1) |
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Press Release of Whiting Petroleum Corporation dated September 16, 2010. |
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