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):
May 14, 2003
BETA OIL & GAS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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6120 S. Yale, Suite 813, Tulsa, OK |
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74136 |
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(918) 495-1011 |
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Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated May 14, 2003.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
On May 14,2003, the Registrant issued a press release announcing first quarter 2003 earnings results. A copy of the press release is attached as an exhibit to the Report on Form 8-K. This information is being furnished pursuant to Item 12 of Form 8-K and is being presented under Item 9 as provided in the Commission’s final rule; interim guidance regarding Form 8-K Item 11 and 12 filing requirements (Release No. 34-47583).
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: May 15, 2003 |
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/s/ Joseph L. Burnett |
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Joseph L. Burnett |
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Chief Financial Officer
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