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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): August 3, 2011
(PDC LOGO)
Petroleum Development Corporation
(Doing Business as PDC Energy)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Nevada   0-7246   95-2636730
(State or other jurisdiction of   (Commission   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   File Number)   Identification Number)
     
1775 Sherman Street, Suite 3000
Denver, CO
  80203
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 303-860-5800
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD.
     The following information is furnished pursuant to both Items 2.02 and 7.01.
     On August 3, 2011, Petroleum Development Corporation (dba PDC Energy) (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing an expanded 2011 capital budget, increase in 2011 production guidance and other operational matters. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
     On August 4, 2011, the Company issued a press release announcing its operating results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2011. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
     The Company previously scheduled a teleconference call with investors on Thursday, August 4, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss its second quarter 2011 results. A recording of the earnings call presentation and the related slide presentation will be posted on the Company’s website at www.petd.com.
     The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibits hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in 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.
     The press releases furnished as exhibits to this report include forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Exchange Act. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, as disclosed by the Company from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these factors, the Company’s actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise such forward-looking statements after the date of this report to conform them to actual results.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
     
     Exhibit 99.1  
Press Release dated August 3, 2011, announcing an expanded 2011 capital budget, increase in 2011 production guidance and other operational matters.
   
 
     Exhibit 99.2  
Press Release dated August 4, 2011, announcing operating results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2011.

 


 

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.
Date: August 4, 2011
         
 
PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION

 
 
  By:   /s/ Daniel W. Amidon    
    Daniel W. Amidon   
    General Counsel and Secretary   

 


 

         
EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Exhibit No. Description
 
Exhibit 99.1
  Press Release dated August 3, 2011, announcing an expanded 2011 capital budget, increase in 2011 production guidance and other operational matters.
 
   
Exhibit 99.2
  Press Release dated August 4, 2011, announcing operating results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2011.