8-K 1 d92472e8-k.txt FORM 8-K 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): November 9, 2001 ENCORE ACQUISITION COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File No. 001-16295 --------- Delaware 75-2759650 ------------------------------- ---------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Number) 777 Main Street, Suite 1400, Ft. Worth, Texas 76102 --------------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (817) 877-9955 Item 5. Other Events. Purchase of Assets On November 9, 2001, the Company issued a press release announcing the acquisition of oil and natural gas properties in the Permian Basin of West Texas from a major integrated oil company for $55 million. The properties, with estimated proved reserves in excess of 10 million barrels of oil equivalent, have a revenue mix of 97% oil. The Company expects to fund the acquisition from borrowings under the Company's existing Credit Agreement. The Company expects to close the transaction January 2002. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release dated November 9, 2001. 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 thereunto duly authorized. ENCORE ACQUISITION COMPANY Date: November 16, 2001 By: /s/ Morris B. Smith ------------------------------------ Morris B. Smith Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Executive Vice President and Principal Financial Officer Date: November 16, 2001 By: /s/ Robert C. Reeves ------------------------------------ Robert C. Reeves Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer 2 INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated November 9, 2001.