8-K


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 21, 2015
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)  
Oklahoma
 
1-13726
 
73-1395733
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
 
(Commission File No.)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
6100 North Western Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
 
73118
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
(405) 848-8000
 
 
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
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Item 8.01 Other Events

On August 21, 2015, Chesapeake Energy Corporation issued a press release (attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report), which is incorporated by reference.


Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)    Exhibits:

The following exhibit is filed as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit No.
 
Document Description
99.1
 
Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated August 21, 2015






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.
 
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
 
 
By:
 /s/ JAMES R. WEBB
 
James R. Webb
 
Executive Vice President - General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Date:    August 21, 2015





EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
 
Document Description
99.1
 
Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated August 21, 2015