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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): November 8, 2005
THE HOUSTON EXPLORATION COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-11899
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22-2674487 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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1100 Louisiana, Suite 2000 |
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Houston, Texas
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77002-5215 |
(Address of principal executive offices)
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(713) 830-6800
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former names or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 8.01.
Other Events.
On November 8, 2005, The Houston Exploration Company (the Company) issued a press release
announcing a strategic restructure which includes plans to sell its Gulf of Mexico assets,
implement a stock repurchase program and increase the borrowing capacity under its revolving bank
credit facility. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and
incorporated by reference herein.
Following the issuance of the press release and the filing of this Current Report on Form 8-K, the
Company will hold a conference call on Tuesday, November 8, 2005, at 10:00 A.M. Central Time, which
is open to the public, to discuss these events. To access the call, dial (800) 230-1096 prior to
start and provide the confirmation code 802781. The conference call will also be webcast. To
access the webcast, log on to the Companys web site at http://www.houstonexploration.com and
follow the webcast links. A replay of the call will be available for one week on the Companys
website beginning at 1:30 P.M. Central Time on November 8, 2005. To replay the call, dial (800)
475-6701 and provide the confirmation code 802781.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibits |
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99.1 |
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Press release issued by Houston Exploration on November 8, 2005 announcing a strategic
restructure which includes plans to sell its Gulf of Mexico assets, implement a stock
repurchase program and increase its revolving bank credit facility. |
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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.
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Date: November 8, 2005 |
THE HOUSTON EXPLORATION COMPANY
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/s/ James F. Westmoreland
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James F. Westmoreland |
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Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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99.1
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Press release issued by Houston Exploration on
November 8, 2005 announcing a strategic
restructure which includes plans to sell its Gulf
of Mexico assets, implement a stock repurchase
program and increase its revolving bank credit
facility. |