-----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, KZKD8puetn1AcPNWrDnMHxFDecKS3YnzrOzF1nexfIgwQ3u9FSvF8TZsb6Xt11lr rFfVtQjtOAGnHxjTJRHUcQ== 0001079974-04-000164.txt : 20041214 0001079974-04-000164.hdr.sgml : 20041214 20041214105314 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001079974-04-000164 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20041201 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events FILED AS OF DATE: 20041214 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20041214 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ARETE INDUSTRIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000820901 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-DIRECT MAIL ADVERTISING SERVICES [7331] IRS NUMBER: 841063149 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CO FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-16820-D FILM NUMBER: 041200484 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7102 LA VISTA PLACE STREET 2: STE 100 CITY: NIWOT STATE: CO ZIP: 80503 BUSINESS PHONE: 3036523113 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7102 LA VISTA PLACE STREET 2: SUITE 100 CITY: NIWOT STATE: CO ZIP: 80503 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TRAVIS INDUSTRIES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930614 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TRAVIS INVESTMENTS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19890427 8-K 1 aret8k_12142004.txt REPORT 8-K 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): December 1, 2004 ---------------- ARETE INDUSTRIES, INC. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 33-16820-D 84-1508638 - -------------------- ------------ ------------------ (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 7102 La Vista Place Suite 100, Niwot, Colorado 80503 - ------------------------------------------------ ---------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number including area code: (303) 652-3113 --------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report): N/A 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: [ ] Written Communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)] [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)] Item 8.01. Other Events. The Registrant has simultaneously with filing this report, issued a Press Release disclosing that it has received a binding written offer from an unrelated third party oil and gas developer, giving it an exclusive period of 45 days from December 1, 2004 to purchase three oil and gas prospects located in Texas and Oklahoma. The Registrant voluntarily attaches a copy of the referenced Press Release hereto and incorporates it herein by reference as an exhibit under Item 601 (20) of Regulation S-B of the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The written Offer Sheets contain proprietary and confidential information which if disclosed partially or completely would compromise the Registrants proprietary interests in the subject matter of the referenced Press Release and therefore have not been included as exhibits nor filed or furnished under the provisions of this Form 8-K. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(a) 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. ARETE INDUSTRIES, INC. Date: December 14, 2004 By: /s/ THOMAS P. RAABE ----------------- ---------------------------------- Thomas P. Raabe, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of Directors EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description -------------- ----------- 99.1 Company Press Release EX-99.1 2 arete8kex991_12142004.txt COMPANY PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 COMPANY PRESS RELEASE Arete Industries, Inc. Acquires Exclusive Rights to Purchase and Fund Three Oil and Gas Drilling and Re-Work Prospects For Immediate Release Tuesday, December 14, 2004 NIWOT, Colorado, December 14, 2004 (Business Wire) Arete Industries, Inc. (OTC - Bulletin Board: ARET) announced the exclusive right to acquire three oil and gas drilling, re-entry, and re-work prospects located in Texas and Oklahoma. The Company has negotiated a 45 day initial exclusive period to review terms and obtain indications of interest from investment sources. Following an internal evaluation, the Company gained the requisite confidence to lock up the deal and take it to its financial consultants for their review and approval. Thomas P. Raabe, Arete CEO stated, "We are pleased that the Company has completed its first tier due diligence on this project and that we have presented it to our financial consultants for evaluation." "The Company, while constrained by contract to withhold the specific proposed deal terms and other proprietary information about these prospects, will announce further developments as they materialize and become confirmed." Raabe concluded. About the Company. Arete Industries, Inc., a Colorado Corporation, has recently embarked upon a new business direction in the Traditional, Renewable and Alternative Energy sectors. The Company is pursuing existing production and conducting drilling, re-entry and reworking projects in known, existing fields, including overlooked and by-passed reserves, using state of the art oil field exploration, drilling, completion and production enhancement technology. Statement as to Forward Looking Statements. Certain statements contained herein, which are not historical, are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties not known or disclosed herein that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed herein. Such risks include the fact that the prospects being pursued by the Company are not yet secured with contracts, nor have binding commitments for financing been obtained, and that the Company will continue to compete with other investors for acquisitions or investments in viable projects that are more established and have far greater resources than the Company, and therefore no assurances can be made that the Company will be successful in obtaining financing nor in being the successful bidder for participation in the better opportunities. For Further Information Contact: Company Contact: Thomas P. Raabe, CEO and Chairman of the Board Email: ir@areteindustries.com Arete Industries, Inc. 7102 La Vista Place, Suite 100 Niwot, Colorado 80503 Voice: 303.652.3113 Fax: 303.652.1488 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----