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

May 8, 2014

(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)

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Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition

The following information, including the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1, 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, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

On May 8, 2014, Callon Petroleum Company issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 providing information regarding the company's first quarter 2014 results and 2014 guidance update.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD

The following information, including the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 “Regulation FD Disclosure,” and is 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 of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

On May 8, 2014, Callon issued the press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, announcing an update to its previously issued 2014 guidance.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)  Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Title of Document
99.1	Press release dated May 8, 2014 regarding Callon Petroleum Company's first quarter 2014 results and 2014 guidance update.

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
	(Registrant)
May 8, 2013	By:  /s/ Joseph C. Gatto, Jr.
	Joseph C. Gatto, Jr.
	Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President and Treasurer

Exhibit Index

Exhibit Number	Title of Document
99.1	Press release dated May 8, 2014 regarding Callon Petroleum Company's first quarter 2014 results and 2014 guidance update.