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): August 23, 2011
BERRY PETROLEUM COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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DELAWARE (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
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1-9735 (Commission File Number) |
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77-0079387 (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
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1999 BROADWAY, SUITE 3700, DENVER, (Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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80202 (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:
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))
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On August 23, 2011, Berry Petroleum Company’s Board of Directors approved an increase in the company’s quarterly dividend of one-half cent per share from $0.075 to $0.08 per share, beginning with the September 2011 dividend. The regular quarterly dividend will be paid on September 29, 2011 to shareholders of record on September 13, 2011.
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 hereto duly authorized.
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BERRY PETROLEUM COMPANY | ||
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/s/ Davis O’Connor |
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Davis O’Connor |
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Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
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Date: August 25, 2011