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 17, 2006
(Date of earliest event reported)
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ULTRA PETROLEUM CORP. |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Yukon Territory, Canada |
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0-29370 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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363 N. Sam Houston Parkway East |
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Suite 1200 |
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Houston, Texas 77060 |
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) |
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(281) 876-0120 |
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On May 17, 2006, Ultra Petroleum Corp. (AMEX: UPL) announced via news release that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program for up to an aggregate $1 billion of the company’s outstanding common stock. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(d) Exhibits |
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99.1 |
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News Release dated May 17, 2006 |
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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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ULTRA PETROLEUM CORPORATION |
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May 17, 2006 |
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/s/ Marshall D. Smith |
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Marshall D. Smith |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit Index
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Title of Document |
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99.1 |
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News Release dated May 17, 2006 |
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