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): February 28, 2006
PETROHAWK ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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000-25717
(Commission File Number)
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86-0876964
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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1100 Louisiana, Suite 4400
Houston, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices)
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77002
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (832) 204-2700
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 (see General
Instruction A.2):
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))
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
Effective February 28, 2006, Mr. D. Martin Phillips resigned from the board of directors of
Petrohawk Energy Corporation (the Company). On March 6, 2006, the Companys board of directors
elected Mr. Thomas R. Fuller to serve as one of its members. At this time, Mr. Fuller has not been
appointed to a board committee. The Company will file an amendment to this Current Report on Form
8-K to report any such appointment within four business days after the information is determined or
becomes available.