UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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 12, 2011
MILLER ENERGY RESOURCES, INC. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Tennessee | 001-34732 | 62-1028629 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
3651 Baker Highway, Huntsville, TN | 37756 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code | (865) 223-6575 |
MILLER PETROLEUM, INC. |
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
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Item 5.03 |
Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year. |
On April 12, 2011, an amendment to the Charter of Miller Petroleum, Inc. (the “Company”) changing the Company’s name to Miller Energy Resources, Inc. became effective. The amendment was adopted by the Company’s shareholders at our 2010 Annual meeting, and previously reported on a Current Report on Form 8-K on March 17, 2011.
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Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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(d) |
Exhibits. |
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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Amendment to the Charter changing the Company’s name |
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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MILLER ENERGY RESOURCES, INC. | |
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Date: April 15, 2011 | By: | /s/ Paul W. Boyd |
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Paul W. Boyd, Chief Financial Officer | |
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