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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report
DECEMBER 12,2002
(Date of earliest event reported)
CALLON PETROLEUM COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 001-14039 64-0844345
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification Number)
200 NORTH CANAL ST.
NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI 39120
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(601) 442-1601
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 1. CHANGES IN CONTROL OF REGISTRANT
Not applicable
ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
Not applicable
ITEM 3. BANKRUPTCY OR RECEIVERSHIP
Not applicable
ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANTS
Not applicable
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Not applicable
ITEM 6. RESIGNATION OF REGISTRANT'S DIRECTORS
Not applicable
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibits
EXHIBIT NUMBER TITLE OF DOCUMENT
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99.1 Copy of Callon Petroleum Company's Press Release
dated December 12, 2002 regarding
operational/drilling updates.
99.2 Copy of Callon Petroleum Company's Press Release
dated December 12, 2002 regarding 2003 financial
and operation guidance.
ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR
Not applicable
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ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
Callon Petroleum Company made the press releases attached hereto as
Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 on December 12, 2002, providing details of
operational/drilling updates and 2003 financial and operations guidance.
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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.
CALLON PETROLEUM COMPANY
December 13, 2002 By: /s/ James O. Bassi
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James O. Bassi
Vice President and Controller
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER TITLE OF DOCUMENT
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99.1 Copy of Callon Petroleum Company's Press Release
dated December 12, 2002 regarding
operational/drilling updates.
99.2 Copy of Callon Petroleum Company's Press Release
dated December 12, 2002 regarding 2003 financial
and operation guidance.
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