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 9, 2012
LAREDO PETROLEUM HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware |
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001-35380 |
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45-3007926 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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15 W. Sixth Street, Suite 1800, Tulsa, Oklahoma |
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74119 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (918) 513-4570
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)
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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))
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On August 9, 2012, Laredo Petroleum Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its financial and operating results for the quarter ending June 30, 2012. A copy of the Company’s press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The Company plans to host a teleconference and webcast on August 9, 2012, at 10:00 am Eastern Time (9:00 am Central Time) to discuss these results. To access the call, please dial (866) 783-2140, or (857) 350-1599 for international callers, and use conference code 65527948. A replay of the call will be available through Thursday, August 16, 2012. The webcast may be accessed at the Company’s website, www.laredopetro.com, under the tab “Investor Relations.”
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item shall not be deemed “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 9, 2012, the Company issued the press release described above in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
All statements in the teleconference, other than historical financial information, may be deemed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. 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.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item shall not be deemed “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
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Press release dated August 9, 2012 announcing financial and operating results. |
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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LAREDO PETROLEUM HOLDINGS, INC. |
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Date: August 9, 2012 |
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/s/ W. Mark Womble |
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W. Mark Womble |
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |