8-K
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 6, 2015
OASIS PETROLEUM INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) | 001-34776 (Commission File Number) | 80-0554627
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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1001 Fannin Street, Suite 1500
Houston, Texas (Address of principal executive offices) | 77002
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 404-9500
Not Applicable.
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 6, 2015 the Company issued a press release announcing the completion of the regular semi-annual redetermination of the borrowing base by the lenders under the Company's revolving credit agreement and the commencement of three concurrent consent solicitations respecting amendments (the "Amendments") to the indentures governing its outstanding 7.25% Senior Notes due 2019, 6.5% Senior Notes due 2021 and 6.875% Senior Notes due 2023 (collectively, the "Notes"). The Amendments would permit the Company to incur secured indebtedness under its senior secured revolving credit facility in an amount at any time outstanding greater than or equal to the amount of its borrowing base under that facility. The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and will not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. | | Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 | | Press release dated October 6, 2015. |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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| OASIS PETROLEUM INC. |
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Date: October 6, 2015 | By: | /s/ Nickolas J. Lorentzatos | |
| | Nickolas J. Lorentzatos | |
| | Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. | | Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 | | Press release dated October 6, 2015. |