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): March 26, 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, Fort 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 March 26, 2003, Encore Acquisition Company issued a press release announcing the resignation of Gene R. Carlson, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. 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 March 26, 2003. - Encore Acquisition Company Announces Executive Change 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: March 27, 2003 By: /s/ Morris B. Smith ------------------------------------------ Morris B. Smith Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Executive Vice President and Principal Financial Officer Date: March 27, 2003 By: /s/ Robert C. Reeves ------------------------------------------ Robert C. Reeves Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer 3