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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
December 1, 2003
(Date of earliest event reported)
CALLON PETROLEUM COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 001-14039 64-0844345
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
200 NORTH CANAL ST.
NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI 39120
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(601) 442-1601
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibits
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press release dated December 1, 2003 providing
information regarding commencement of production at
Callon Petroleum Company's Medusa Field.
ITEM 12. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On December 1, 2003, Callon Petroleum Company issued the press release
attached as Exhibits 99.1 providing information regarding the commencement of
production at the company's Medusa Field located in Mississippi Canyon Blocks
538 and 582.
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.
CALLON PETROLEUM COMPANY
December 2, 2003 By: /s/ JOHN S. WEATHERLY
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John S. Weatherly
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press release dated December 1, 2003
providing information regarding commencement
of production at Callon Petroleum Company's
Medusa Field.