Form 8-K

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): September 27, 2005

 


 

SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Arkansas

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

 

1-8246   71-0205415
(Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

2350 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. E., Suite 300,

Houston, Texas

  77032
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(281) 618-4700

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former name 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:

 

       o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

       o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

       o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

       o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 



Explanatory Note

The information in this report, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 

SECTION 2.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION.

 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On September 27, 2005, Harold M. Korell, President and Chief Executive Officer for Southwestern Energy Company,  made a presentation to investors in New York.  The presentation provided an operational update for its Ranger Anticline drilling program and its Fayetteville Shale play in Arkansas.  The updated information is included on slides 4, 13, 14, 15, and 16 of the presentation attached as Exhibit 99.1 and such slides are incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02.

 

SECTION 7.  REGULATION FD.

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On September 27, 2005, Harold M. Korell, President and Chief Executive Officer for Southwestern Energy Company,  made a presentation to investors in New York.  The presentation noted the recent changes to the company's production guidance, updated financial guidance with respect to different NYMEX price scenarios and their corresponding estimated impact on the company's results, and increase in capital expenditures for 2005 and preliminary capital plan for 2006 and resulting impact on investments by operating area.  The investor presentation materials are attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

 

As discussed on slide 2 of Exhibit 99.1, the investor presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. These statements are present expectations and are subject to the limitations listed in the presentation and in the company's other reports filed with the Securities Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, the company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

Exhibits.  The following exhibit is being furnished as part of this Report.

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Transcript of slideshow accompanying the September 27, 2005 presentation to investors in New York.

 

 

 

 


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.

 

    SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY COMPANY

Dated: September 27, 2005

 

By:

 

/s/ GREG D. KERLEY


   

Name:

 

Greg D. Kerley

   

Title:

 

Executive Vice President and

       

Chief Financial Officer


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Transcript of slideshow accompanying the September 27, 2005 presentation to investors in New York.