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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
August 14, 2002
(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 (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) 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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ITEM 1. CHANGES IN CONTROL OF REGISTRANT
Not applicable
ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
Not applicable
ITEM 3. BANKRUPTCY OR RECEIVERSHIP
Not applicable
ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANTS
Not applicable
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Not applicable
ITEM 6. RESIGNATION OF REGISTRANT'S DIRECTORS
Not applicable
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibits
EXHIBIT NUMBER TITLE OF DOCUMENT
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99.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
99.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR
Not applicable
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
Attached as Exhibit 99.1 is the certification of Fred L. Callon, our
Chief Executive Officer, under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and
attached as Exhibit 99.2 is the certification of John S. Weatherly, our Chief
Financial Officer, under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(collectively, the "CERTIFICATIONS"). The Certifications accompanied as
correspondence to the Securities and Exchange Commission our Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2002 filed on August 14, 2002.
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
August 14, 2002 /s/ James O. Bassi
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James O. Bassi
Vice President and Controller
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER TITLE OF DOCUMENT
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99.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
99.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002