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)
August 22, 2005 (August 22, 2005)
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
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Oklahoma |
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1-13726 |
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73-1395733 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(Commission File No.) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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6100 North Western Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
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73118 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
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(405) 848-8000 |
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.04 Temporary Suspension of Trading Under Registrant’s Employee Benefit Plans.
Effective October 3, 2005 the Chesapeake Energy Corporation Savings and Incentive Stock Bonus Plan and the Nomac Drilling 401(k) Plan will be transferring recordkeeping and trustee services to Union Bank of California-SELECTBENEFIT.
As a result of these changes, participants in the above referenced plans will temporarily be unable to direct or diversify investments in their individual accounts, obtain loans from the plans, or obtain distributions from the plans. This period, during which participants will be unable to exercise these rights otherwise available under the plans, is called a "blackout period." Chesapeake’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, is subject to the blackout period.
The blackout period for the plans is expected to begin on September 23, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. (CST) and end the week of October 16, 2005. During these weeks, you can determine whether the blackout period has started or ended, or inquire about the blackout period, by calling SELECTBENEFIT at (800) 678-7526 or by accessing the SELECTBENEFIT website at www.selectbenefit.com.
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SIGNATURE
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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CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION |
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By: |
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Aubrey K. McClendon Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: |
August 22, 2005 |
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