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 26, 2002 ENCORE ACQUISITION COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File No. 001-16295 Delaware 75-2759650 -------------------------------- ----------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Number) 777 Main Street, Suite 1400, Fort Worth, Texas 76102 -------------------------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (817) 877-9955 Item 5. Other Events. On August 26, 2002, Encore Acquisition Company, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), issued a press release announcing the promotion of Jon S. Brumley, Executive Vice President, Business Development to the position of President of the Company and the promotion of Gene R. Carlson to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release dated August 26, 2002. 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 thereunto duly authorized. ENCORE ACQUISITION COMPANY Date: August 27, 2002 By: /s/ Morris B. Smith -------------------------------------------- Morris B. Smith Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Executive Vice President and Principal Financial Officer Date: August 27, 2002 By: /s/ Robert C. Reeves -------------------------------------------- Robert C. Reeves Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer INDEX TO EXHIBITS EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated August 26, 2002.