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): July 28, 2005
THE HOUSTON EXPLORATION COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-11899
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22-2674487 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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(Commission File
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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1100 Louisiana, Suite 2000 |
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Houston, Texas
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77002-5215 |
(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
(713) 830-6800
(Registrants 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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On July 28, 2005, The Houston Exploration Company (the Company) issued a press release announcing
its financial and operational results for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30,
2005. 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 second quarter 2005 earnings conference call on Thursday, July 28, 2005, at
9:30 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 July 7, 2005. To access the
call, dial (800) 230-1074 prior to start and provide the confirmation code 788604. The conference
call will also be webcast. To access the webcast, log on to the Companys web site at
http://www.houstonexploration.com and follow the webcast links. A replay of the call will be
available for one week on the Companys website beginning at 12:00 P.M. Central Time on July 28,
2005. To replay the call, dial (800) 475-6701 and provide the confirmation code 788604.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c)
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Exhibits |
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99.1
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Press release issued by Houston Exploration on July 28, 2005 announcing results of operations
for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005. |
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