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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report
February 24, 2005
(Date of earliest event reported)
ULTRA PETROLEUM CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Yukon Territory, Canada 0-29370 N/A
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Number) Identification Number)
363 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Suite 1200
Houston, Texas 77060
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(281) 876-0120
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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):
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17
CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Section 5 -- Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers.
On February 24, 2005, F. Fox Benton III, the Chief Financial Officer of
Ultra Petroleum Corp. (the "Company") tendered his resignation to the Company,
effective February 25, 2005. On February 25, 2005, the Company issued the press
release attached as Exhibit 99.1 announcing Mr. Benton's resignation.
Section 9 -- Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Number Title of Document
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99.1 Press release dated February 25, 2005
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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.
ULTRA PETROLEUM CORP.
February 25, 2005 By: /s/ David Russell
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Name: David Russell
Title: Director Investor Relations
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number Title of Document
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99.1 Press release dated February 25, 2005
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