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 3, 2007 (April 30, 2007)
THE HOUSTON EXPLORATION COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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001-11899
(Commission File Number)
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22-2674487
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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1100 Louisiana, Suite 2000
Houston, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices)
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77002-5215
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 830-6800
Not Applicable
(Former name 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)
ý 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 8.01 Other Events.
On April 30, 2007, The Houston Exploration Company (“Houston Exploration”) issued a press
release announcing that a special meeting of stockholders has been scheduled for June 5, 2007, at
11:00 a.m. Central time, to consider and vote on the proposed merger with Forest Oil Corporation.
The record date for the special meeting was April 30, 2007. A copy of the press release is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
On May 2, 2007, Houston Exploration issued a press release announcing that it has commenced a
tender offer and consent solicitation with respect to any or all of its $175 million aggregate
principal amount of outstanding 7% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013. A copy of this press
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Press release by The Houston Exploration Company, dated April 30, 2007, announcing the date
of and record date for its special meeting of stockholders |
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Press release by The Houston Exploration Company, dated May 2, 2007, announcing a tender
offer and consent solicitation with respect to any or all of its outstanding 7% Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2013 |