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): October 30, 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) |
1-9735
(Commission File Number) |
77-0079387
(IRS Employer
Identification Number) |
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1999 BROADWAY, SUITE 3700, DENVER, COLORADO
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
80202
(Zip Code) |
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:
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 30, 2009, Berry Petroleum Company issued a news release announcing its financial and operational results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. 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 October 30, 2009, titled "Berry Petroleum Announces Results for Third Quarter of 2009" announcing the Registrant's results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.
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: |
/s/ Kenneth A. Olson |
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Kenneth A. Olson |
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Corporate Secretary |
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Date: October 30, 2009
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