SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K/A
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) December 14, 2004
Petroleum Development Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Nevada 0-7246 95-2636730
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
103 East Main Street; Bridgeport, WV 26330
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 304-842-3597
no change
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report
The original filing included an Item 5. Other events of importance to security holders.
Item 5.02. Any resignation, appointment, retirement, removal or termination of a director or executive officer or any director's refusal to stand for reelection.
On December 14, 2004, the Company issued a news release announcing that Thomas E. Riley has been selected as President of the Company filling the position currently held by Steven R. Williams. Mr. Williams will remain CEO and Chairman of PDC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
On December 14, 2004, the Company issued a news release announcing that Thomas E. Riley has been selected as President of the company, filling the position currently held by Steven R. Williams. Mr. Williams will remain CEO and Chairman of PDC.
The news releases are filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
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.
Petroleum Development Corporation
Date December 15, 2004
By /s/ Darwin L. Stump
Darwin L. Stump
Chief Financial Officer