epl8k_042707.htm

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
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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): April 27, 2007

 
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ENERGY PARTNERS, LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
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Delaware
001-16179
72-1409562
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(Commission file number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

201 St. Charles Avenue, Suite 3400
New Orleans, Louisiana  70170
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(504) 569-1875
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.03.
Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant
 
On April 30, 2007, the Company borrowed $70.0 million under its Credit Agreement among the Company, as borrower, the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Collateral Agent dated as of April 23, 2007 to finance a portion of the price for the repurchase of its shares in its equity self-tender offer.

 
Item 7.01                      Regulation FD Disclosure
 
On April 27, 2007, the Company issued a press release entitled “EPL Announces Final Results of Equity Self-Tender Offer.”  A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.                                Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
Exhibit.  The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
 
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
 
Press Release dated April 27, 2007

 

 


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 hereunto duly authorized.
 
Dated: April 30, 2007
 
ENERGY PARTNERS, LTD.
 
 
By:  /s/ John H. Peper            
        John H. Peper
        Executive Vice President, General
        Counsel and Corporate Secretary