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): April 24, 2003
BURLINGTON RESOURCES INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-9971 911413284
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(State or other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
5051 Westheimer, Houston, Texas 77056-2124
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
713-624-9500
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure (and Item 12. Results of Operations
and Financial Condition).
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On April 24, 2003, Burlington Resources Inc. issued a press release announcing
its earnings for the first quarter of fiscal year 2003. The information set
forth in the release under the heading "Outlook" shall be deemed furnished
pursuant to Item 9. Information set forth in the release other than that deemed
furnished pursuant to Item 9, as described above, shall be deemed furnished
pursuant to Item 12. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as
Exhibit 99.1.
SIGNATURE
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.
BURLINGTON RESOURCES INC.
Date: April 24, 2003 By: /s/ Frederick J. Plaeger II
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Name: Frederick J. Plaeger II
Title: Vice President and
General Counsel
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release of Burlington Resources Inc. dated
April 24, 2003.