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)
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January 3, 2005 (January 3, 2005)
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
OKLAHOMA 1-13726 73-1395733
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
6100 North Western Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
405.848.8000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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SECTION 5 - CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
ITEM 5.02 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR
On January 3, 2005, Chesapeake Energy Corporation issued a press release
announcing the election of Senator Don Nickles to the Chesapeake Board of
Directors. Senator Nickles has been appointed to the Audit Committee of
the Board. The press release is attached hereto as exhibit 99.1.
SECTION - 9 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release of January 3, 2005
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SIGNATURE
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.
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
By: /s Aubrey K. McClendon
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Aubrey K. McClendon
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
Date: January 3, 2005
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release of January 3, 2005
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