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): May 4, 2006
THE HOUSTON EXPLORATION COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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001-11899
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22-2674487 |
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(Commission File
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Identification No.) |
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| 1100 Louisiana, Suite 2000
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| Houston, Texas
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77002-5215 |
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(713) 830-6800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former names or former address, if changed since last report)
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:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 4, 2006, The Houston Exploration Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing
its financial and operational results for the three months ended March 31, 2006. The press release
is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and incorporated by reference herein.
Following the issuance of the press release and the filing of this Current Report on Form 8-K, the
Company will hold its first quarter 2006 earnings conference call on Thursday, May 4, 2006, at
10:00 A.M. Central Time, which is open to the public, to further review financial and operational
results. This scheduled conference call was previously announced on April 24, 2006. To access the
call, dial (800) 230-1093 prior to start and provide the confirmation code 825828. In addition, a
listen-only webcast of the call can be accessed at http://www.houstonexploration.com. A replay of
the call and an archive of the webcast will be available for one week beginning at approximately
12:00 P.M. Central Time on May 4, 2006. Dial (800) 475-6701 and provide the confirmation code
825828, or access the Company’s website for either of these services.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibits |
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Press release issued by Houston Exploration on May 4, 2006, announcing financial and
operational results for the three months ended March 31, 2006. |
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