form8k.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
November 5, 2009
 (Date of earliest event reported)


Callon Petroleum Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware
001-14039
64-0844345
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)


200 North Canal St.
Natchez, Mississippi  39120
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)


(601) 442-1601
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


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Section 2 — Financial Information

Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition

The following information, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 “Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” not filed, for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).  This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities  Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

On November 5, 2009, Callon Petroleum Company issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 providing information regarding the company’s operating results for the quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2009.

As disclosed in a press release dated October 29, 2009 attached as Exhibit 99.2, Callon Petroleum Company announced that its conference call reporting third quarter 2009 results would be held on November 6, 2009 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.

Section 7 — Regulation FD

Item 7.01.  Regulation FD Disclosure

The following information, including Exhibit 99.3, is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 “Regulation FD Disclosure,” not filed, for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.  This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

On November 5, 2009, Callon Petroleum Company issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.3 announcing guidance for the full year of 2009.

Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)  Exhibits

Exhibit Number
  
Title of Document
     
99.1
  
Press release dated November 5, 2009 providing information regarding Callon Petroleum Company’s operating results for the quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2009.
     
99.2
  
Press release dated October 29, 2009 announcing Callon Petroleum Company’s conference call reporting third quarter 2009 results.
     
99.3
  
Press release dated November 5, 2009 announcing guidance for the full year of 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 hereunto duly authorized.


 
Callon Petroleum Company
     
     
November 6, 2009
By: 
/s/ B. F. Weatherly
   
B. F. Weatherly
   
Executive Vice President and
   
Chief Financial Officer

 
 
 
 
Exhibit Index

 
Exhibit Number
  
Title of Document
     
 
Press release dated November 5, 2009 providing information regarding Callon Petroleum Company’s operating results for the quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2009.
     
 
Press release dated October 29, 2009 announcing Callon Petroleum Company’s conference call reporting third quarter 2009 results.
     
 
Press release dated November 5, 2009 announcing guidance for the full year of 2009.