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 17, 2012
BERRY PETROLEUM COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-9735 | 77-0079387 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1999 Broadway, Suite 3700, Denver, Colorado 80202 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 999-4400
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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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
On May 17, 2012, Berry Petroleum Company (“Company”) announced the appointment of John R. Matson, 57, as an officer of the Company effective May 17, 2012. As Vice President of Texas Production, Mr. Matson will have responsibility for the Company's producing operations in the Permian Basin and East Texas, and will report directly to Mr. Michael Duginski, the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
BERRY PETROLEUM COMPANY | |||
By: | /s/ Davis O O’Connor | ||
Davis O O’Connor | |||
Corporate Secretary | |||
Date: May 21, 2012 | |||