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 7, 2003
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| 110 West Seventh Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (918) 592-0101
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Financial Statements and Exhibits. | ||
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Exhibits. | |
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Press release dated May 7, 2003, issued by the Registrant. |
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Information Being Provided Under Item 12. | ||
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On May 7, 2003, the Registrant issued a press release announcing first quarter 2003 earnings results and updating 2003 targets. A copy of the press release is attached as an exhibit to this Report on Form 8-K. This information is being furnished pursuant to Item 12 of Form 8-K and is being presented under Item 9 as provided in the Commission’s final rule; interim guidance regarding Form 8-K Item 11 and 12 filing requirements (Release No. 34-47583). | ||
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.
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VINTAGE PETROLEUM, INC. |
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| Date: May 8, 2003 |
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/s/ MICHAEL F. MEIMERSTORF |
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Michael F. Meimerstorf |
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Exhibit Index
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Press release dated May 7, 2003, issued by the Registrant. |