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): February 24, 2009
BERRY PETROLEUM
COMPANY
(Exact
Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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DELAWARE
(State
or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation
or Organization)
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1-9735
(Commission
File Number)
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77-0079387
(IRS
Employer
Identification
Number)
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1999 BROADWAY, SUITE 3700,
DENVER, COLORADO
(Address
of Principal Executive Offices)
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80202
(Zip
Code)
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Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code: (303) 999-4400
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:
o Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On
February 24, 2009, Berry Petroleum Company issued a news release announcing its
financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended
December 31, 2008. These results are discussed in the news release attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference in its
entirety.
Item 9.01
Financial
Statements and Exhibits
(d)
Exhibits
99.1 -
News Release by Berry Petroleum Company dated February 24, 2009, titled "Berry
Petroleum Reports 2008 Earnings of $2.94 Per Share and Total Production of
31,970 BOE/D" announcing the Registrant's results for the fourth quarter
and full-year ended December 31, 2008.
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 hereto
duly authorized.
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BERRY PETROLEUM
COMPANY
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By:
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/s/ Kenneth A.
Olson
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Kenneth
A. Olson
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Corporate
Secretary
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Date: February
24, 2009
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