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 8, 2012
HALCÓN RESOURCES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-35467 | 20-0700684 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1000 Louisiana, Suite 6700 Houston, Texas |
77002 | |||
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (832) 538-0300
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On May 8, 2012, a wholly owned subsidiary of Halcón Resources Corporation (the Company) entered into an agreement of sale and purchase (the Purchase Agreement) with a private seller (Seller) to acquire a working interest in oil and gas leases. No oil or natural gas production or proved reserves are currently attributable to the acquired interests. The initial purchase price is approximately $194 million, which is subject to customary adjustments and other closing conditions typical for a transaction of this type. In the Purchase Agreement, both the Company and Seller make customary representations and warranties. The Company expects to close the acquisition in late June 2012.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
HALCÓN RESOURCES CORPORATION | ||||||
May 11, 2012 | By: | /s/ Mark J. Mize | ||||
Name: | Mark J. Mize | |||||
Title: | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |