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UNITED STATES

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

August 8, 2011

(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 of	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)		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)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Section 2 — Financial Information

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

The following information, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 “Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” not filed, for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

On August 8, 2011, Callon Petroleum Company issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 providing information regarding the company’s operating results for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011.

As disclosed in a press release dated August 1, 2011 attached as Exhibit 99.2, Callon Petroleum Company announced that its conference call reporting second quarter 2011 results would be held on August 9, 2011 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.

Section 7 — Regulation FD

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

The following information, including Exhibit 99.3, is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 “Regulation FD Disclosure,” not filed, for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

On August 8, 2011, Callon Petroleum Company issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.3 announcing guidance for the third quarter and full year of 2011.

Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit Number Title of Document

99.1

Press release dated August 8, 2011 providing information regarding Callon Petroleum Company’s operating results for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2011.

99.2

Press release dated August 1, 2011 announcing Callon Petroleum Company’s conference call reporting second quarter 2010 results.

99.3

Press release dated August 8, 2011 announcing guidance for the third quarter and full year of 2011.

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

August 9, 2011

By: /s/ B. F. Weatherly

B. F. Weatherly

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer