-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, JTtoA4lu/PidIhIoefCyTJeU9SPz0ohWbHL7lB/evbobqbvhdqBpa2Z+V8Q48K5W 8u8R9hZtsoDl8SxSAsm1tQ== 0000899243-00-000010.txt : 20000106 0000899243-00-000010.hdr.sgml : 20000106 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000899243-00-000010 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20000105 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20000105 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BELLWETHER EXPLORATION CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000319459 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS [1311] IRS NUMBER: 760437769 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-09498 FILM NUMBER: 501933 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1331 LAMAR STREET 2: SUITE 1455 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77010 BUSINESS PHONE: 7136501025 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1221 LAMAR STREET 2: STE 1600 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77010-3039 8-K 1 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 January 5, 2000 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) BELLWETHER EXPLORATION COMPANY (Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-9498 76-0437769 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission file number) (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 1331 Lamar, Suite 1455 Houston, Texas 77010 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (713) 650-1025 (Issuer's telephone number, including area code) N/A (Former name and former address, if changed since last report) 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 Bellwether Exploration Company made the Press Release attached hereto as Exhibit 99A. ITEM 6. RESIGNATION OF REGISTRANT'S DIRECTORS Not applicable ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired. Not applicable to this filing. (b) Pro forma Financial Information. Not applicable to this filing. (c) Exhibits 99A. Copy of the Company's Press Release dated January 5, 2000 ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR Not applicable 2 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Bellwether Exploration Company (Registrant) By: /s/ Robert Bensh ------------------------------------- Dated: January 5, 1999 Robert Bensh, Chief Financial Officer 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Title of Document - -------- ----------------- 99A Copy of the Company's Press Release dated January 5, 2000 4 EX-99.(A) 2 PRESS RELEASE DATED JANUARY 5, 2000 Exhibit 99A BELLWETHER EXPLORATION COMPANY [LOGO OF BELLWETHER 1331 LAMAR, SUITE 1455 APPEARS HERE] HOUSTON, TEXAS 77010-3039 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 5, 2000 CONTACT: ROB BENSH SR. VICE PRESIDENT - FINANCE benshr@bellwetherexp.com (713) 756-7029 BELLWETHER EXPLORATION ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF JUDY LEY ALLEN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HOUSTON - Bellwether Exploration Company (NASDAQ: BELW) today announces the appointment of Ms. Judy Ley Allen to the Board of Directors, bringing the current number of directors to seven. Ms. Allen is Co-Manager and Partner of The Fairways at Pole Creek Development, L.L.C., which is engaged in the development of a 27-hole, residential golf course community in Winter Park, Colorado. In addition, she is an asset manager for Allen Investments with significant investments in oil and gas, real estate, timberland and stocks and bonds. Ms. Allen currently serves as a board member of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and on the Advisory Board of Governors for Rice University. Ms. Allen is involved in many civic activities including the Houston Museum of Natural Science Board and the Houston Ballet Foundation Board, where she serves as a Finance Committee member for both organizations. Ms. Allen received her BA from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. "Judy Allen is a wonderful addition to our already talented Board of Directors. I am impressed with the breadth of Judy's experience and education and she will make an excellent addition," said Mr. J.P. Bryan, Chairman and CEO of Bellwether Exploration Company. Bellwether Exploration Company is an independent oil and gas Company headquartered in Houston, Texas. Bellwether focuses on acquiring and developing oil and gas properties located in West Texas, southeastern New Mexico, the Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast and Latin America. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----