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):  June 29, 2018

Jones Energy, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-36006	80-0907968
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

807 Las Cimas Parkway, Suite 350 Austin, Texas	78746
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (512) 328-2953

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))

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company x

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. x

Item 4.01.             Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant.

(b)           Engagement of New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

On June 28, 2018, the Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Jones Energy, Inc. (the “Company”), after conducting a competitive selection process, recommended to the Board of Directors that Grant Thornton LLP (“Grant Thornton”) be appointed as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2018. Grant Thornton was formally engaged on June 29, 2018.

During the Company’s fiscal years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 and during the subsequent interim period from January 1, 2018 through June 29, 2018, neither the Company nor anyone on its behalf has consulted with Grant Thornton on any matter that  (i) involved the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company’s financial statements, in each case where a written report was provided or oral advice was provided that Grant Thornton concluded was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to any accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue, or (ii) was either the subject of a “disagreement”, as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions to Item 304 of Regulation S-K, or a “reportable event”, as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.

Item 9.01              Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)           Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release, dated July 2, 2018

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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.

	JONES ENERGY, INC.
Date:  July 2, 2018	By:	/s/ Robert J. Brooks
		Robert J. Brooks
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

JONES ENERGY, INC. ANNOUNCES NEW INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

Austin, TX — July 2, 2018 — Jones Energy, Inc. (NYSE: JONE) (“Jones Energy” or “the Company”) today announced that the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors selected Grant Thornton LLP to serve as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018.

Mr. Robert Brooks, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, commented, “We chose Grant Thornton for their comprehensive oil and gas experience and we are confident they can provide ample resources to ensure reliable and consistent service in the years to come. We look forward to working with their dedicated team of industry professionals.”

About Jones Energy

Jones Energy, Inc. is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the exploration, development and acquisition of oil and natural gas properties in the Anadarko basin of Oklahoma and Texas. Additional information about Jones Energy may be found on the Company’s website at: www.jonesenergy.com.

Investor Contact:

Page Portas, 512-493-4834

Investor Relations Associate

Or

Robert Brooks, 512-328-2953

Executive Vice President & CFO

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such forward-looking statements include statements regarding the resources and

services of the Company’s chosen independent registered public accounting firm. These statements are based on certain assumptions made by the Company and Issuers based on management’s experience and perception of historical trends, current economic and market conditions, anticipated future developments and other factors believed to be appropriate. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company and Issuers, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements.

Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made and the Company and Issuers undertake no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.