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): February 11, 2003 ENCORE ACQUISITION COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File No. 001-16295 Delaware 75-2759650 ------------------------------- ---------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Number) 777 Main Street, Suite 1400, Ft. Worth, Texas 76102 --------------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (817) 877-9955 Item 5. Other Events. On February 11, 2003, Encore Acquisition Company, a Delaware corporation, issued a press release announcing full year and fourth quarter 2002 results. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release dated February 11, 2003. 2 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 thereunto duly authorized. ENCORE ACQUISITION COMPANY Date: February 11, 2003 By: /s/ Morris B. Smith ---------------------------------------------- Morris B. Smith Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Executive Vice President and Principal Financial Officer Date: February 11, 2003 By: /s/ Robert C. Reeves ---------------------------------------------- Robert C. Reeves Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer 3 INDEX TO EXHIBITS EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated February 11, 2003.