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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
December 8, 2003
(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 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibits
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
99.1 Press release dated December 8, 2003 providing
information regarding the sale of $100 million of
senior unsecured notes in a private placement. The
seven-year notes will carry a coupon rate of 9.75%
with a maturity on December 5, 2010.
ITEM 12. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On December 8, 2003, Callon Petroleum Company issued the press
releases attached as Exhibits 99.1 providing information
regarding the sale of $100 million of senior unsecured notes
in a private placement. The seven-year notes will carry a
coupon rate of 9.75% with a maturity on December 5, 2010.
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
December 8, 2003 By: /s/ John S. Weatherly
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John S. Weatherly
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press release dated December 8, 2003 providing information
regarding the sale of $100 million of senior unsecured
notes in a private placement. The seven-year notes will
carry a coupon rate of 9.75% with a maturity on December 5,
2010.