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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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October 27, 2011
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(October 27, 2011)
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LINN ENERGY, LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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000-51719
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65-1177591
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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600 Travis, Suite 5100
Houston, Texas
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77002
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 840-4000
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NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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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:
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))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 27, 2011, Linn Energy, LLC (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, and its updated outlook for the remainder of the year. The press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
This Form 8-K and the exhibit hereto shall be deemed “furnished” and not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement of the issuer.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibit.
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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Exhibit 99.1
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Press release dated October 27, 2011.
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SIGNATURE
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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LINN ENERGY, LLC
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(Registrant)
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Date: October 27, 2011
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/s/ David B. Rottino
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David B. Rottino
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Senior Vice President of Finance, Business Development
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and Chief Accounting Officer
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(As Duly Authorized Officer and Chief Accounting Officer)
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