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 25, 2012 (September 19, 2012)
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
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Oklahoma
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1-13726
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73-1395733
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(Commission File No.)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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6100 North Western Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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73118
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(405) 848-8000
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
* Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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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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Section 7 – Regulation FD
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On September 19, 2012, Michael A. Johnson, Senior Vice President – Accounting, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of Chesapeake Energy Corporation (the "Company"), entered into a sales trading plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. The plan expires on September 30, 2013 and has been approved by the Company in accordance with its Insider Trading Policy. The plan is part of Mr. Johnson’s long-term strategy to diversify assets. Other Company executives may enter into Rule 10b5-1 trading plans in the future from time to time, and some Company executives have previously entered into such trading plans.
On September 21, 2012, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of James R. Webb as Senior Vice President – Legal and General Counsel. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
Section 8 – Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On September 24, 2012, the Company issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared quarterly common and preferred stock dividends. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d)
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Exhibits. See "Exhibit Index" attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which is incorporated by reference herein.
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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.
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CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
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By:
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/s/ JENNIFER M. GRIGSBY |
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Jennifer M. Grigsby
Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary
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Date: September 25, 2012
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Document Description
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99.1
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Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated September 21, 2012 – Appointment of James R. Webb
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99.2
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Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated September 24, 2012 – Dividends
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