Form 8-K CALLON PETROLEUM CO For: May 25
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
May 25, 2017
(Date of earliest event reported)
Callon Petroleum Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-14039 | 64-0844345 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
200 North Canal St.
Natchez, Mississippi 39120
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(601) 442-1601
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On May 24, 2017, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors (the Board) of Callon Petroleum Company (the Company), Fred L. Callon died unexpectedly. Mr. Callon worked with the Company or its predecessors since 1984 and served as the Companys Chairman and Chief Executive Officer until his death.
On May 25, 2017, the Companys Board appointed Joseph C. Gatto, Jr., as the Companys Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Mr. Callon in such role, effective immediately. Mr. Gatto is also the Companys President and Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. Gatto, age 46, joined the Company in April 2012 as Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance, with responsibility for our capital markets and strategic planning functions, in addition to investor relations activities. Effective March 31, 2014, the Board appointed Mr. Gatto as Senior Vice President, CFO and Treasurer, and in August 2016 he was promoted to President, while retaining the roles of CFO. Prior to joining Callon, Mr. Gatto was a Managing Director in the energy investment banking groups of Merrill Lynch & Co. and Barclays Capital from July 1997 until February 2009, with involvement in all phases of M&A and capital raising transactions for his clients. In February 2009, he founded MarchWire Capital, LLC, a financial advisory and strategic consulting firm, and subsequently served as Head of Structuring and Execution with Merrill Lynch Commodities, Inc. from January 2010 until November 2011. Mr. Gatto graduated from Cornell University with a BS degree in 1992 and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with an MBA in 1997.
At the time of the filing of this Current Report on Form 8-K, the Board and its Compensation Committee had not made any determination regarding changes in compensation or other employment arrangements in connection with Mr. Gattos promotion.
Additionally, the Board has elected L. Richard Flury as non-executive Chairman of the Board as of May 25, 2017. Mr. Flury has served on the Board since 2004 and currently serves on the Companys Audit, Compensation and Strategic Planning and Reserves Committees.
Item 7.01 | Regulation FD |
On May 25, 2017, the Company issued a press release announcing the death of its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Fred L. Callon, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K. On May 25, 2017, the Company also issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Gatto as the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Flury as Chairman of the Board, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 hereto pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K. The information contained in this Item 7.01 and in the press releases attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 are being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure, and are not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act) or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit Number |
Title of Document | |
99.1 | Press release dated May 25, 2017. | |
99.2 | Press release dated May 25, 2017. |
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.
Callon Petroleum Company | ||||||
(Registrant) | ||||||
May 25, 2017 | By: /s/ Joseph C. Gatto, Jr. | |||||
Joseph C. Gatto, Jr. | ||||||
President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
Callon Petroleum Company Announces Death of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Fred L. Callon
NATCHEZ, Miss., May 25, 2017 Callon Petroleum Company (NYSE: CPE) announced today that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Fred L. Callon, died suddenly and unexpectedly on May 24, 2017. Joe Gatto, President and Chief Financial Officer commented, It is with great sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of our dear friend and esteemed CEO. Fred was, and always will be, the symbol of Callons core values and dedication to our employees and partners. On behalf of our Board of Directors, management team and employees, we extend our deepest sympathies to Freds family. Callons Board of Directors will be convening today to discuss the Companys plan for succession to ensure the continuity of its strategic direction and operations.
About Callon Petroleum Company
Callon is an independent energy company focused on the acquisition, development, exploration, and operation of oil and gas properties in the Permian Basin in West Texas.
This news release is posted on the Companys website at www.callon.com and will be archived there for subsequent review under the News link on the top of the homepage.
For further information contact:
Eric Williams
Manager, Investor Relations
1-800-451-1294
Exhibit 99.2
Callon Petroleum Company Announces Appointment of Joseph Gatto, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer and L. Richard Flury as Chairman following Unexpected Death of Fred Callon
NATCHEZ, Miss., May 25, 2017 Callon Petroleum Company (NYSE: CPE) announced today that the Companys Board of Directors has appointed Joseph Gatto Jr. as Chief Executive Officer and L. Richard Flury as non-executive Chairman, succeeding Fred Callon, former Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, following his unexpected death on May 24, 2017. Mr. Gatto will also continue performing his current duties as the Companys President and Chief Financial Officer. The remainder of the Companys leadership team will continue in their present roles. No changes are anticipated in the Companys day-to-day business activities.
Mr. Gatto worked closely alongside Mr. Callon since 2012 as the Company executed an aggressive growth strategy in the Permian Basin that significantly transformed the Company. Since the beginning of 2016, Callon has completed over $1 billion in acquisitions and $2 billion in debt and equity raises, nearly tripling the Companys acreage position and building a solid financial position for the future. Mr. Gatto is well-known in the oil and gas industry and highly respected by the Companys employees and investors, and his intimate knowledge and extensive experience with the Company makes him uniquely qualified to move the Company forward.
Mr. Gatto commented, I am humbled by the opportunity to continue to build upon Freds legacy and fulfill his vision for Callon Petroleum. I am honored to have been chosen by the Board to continue my strong partnership with Callons Chief Operating Officer, Gary Newberry as together we lead our experienced management team in the execution of our growth initiatives that we believe will create differentiated value for our shareholders. We are all committed to ensuring a smooth transition and to honoring Freds memory through a continued commitment to our core values. We will always be profoundly grateful for his friendship and leadership, and he will be deeply missed by our organization as well as the oil and gas industry. During this time, all of our thoughts are with Freds family and we will do everything we can to support them.
Prior to joining Callon, Mr. Gatto held various positions in the financial advisory and energy investment banking groups of Merrill Lynch & Co., Barclays Capital, Merrill Lynch Commodities, Inc. and MarchWire Capital, LLC, which he founded. Mr. Gatto graduated from Cornell University with a BS degree and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with an MBA.
Mr. Flury has served on the Board since 2004 and currently serves on the Companys Audit, Compensation and Strategic Planning and Reserves Committees. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Flury spent over 30 years with Amoco Corporation, and later, BP p.l.c., most recently as Chief Executive, Gas and Power and Renewables. Mr. Flury is also a director and the non-executive Chairman of Chicago Bridge and Iron Company, N.V.
About Callon Petroleum Company
Callon is an independent energy company focused on the acquisition, development, exploration, and operation of oil and gas properties in the Permian Basin in West Texas.
This news release is posted on the Companys website at www.callon.com and will be archived there for subsequent review under the News link on the top of the homepage.
For further information contact:
Eric Williams
Manager, Investor Relations
1-800-451-1294
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