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
Date of
Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 26, 2008
BERRY PETROLEUM
COMPANY
(Exact
Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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DELAWARE
(State
or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation
or Organization)
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1-9735
(Commission
File Number)
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77-0079387
(IRS
Employer
Identification
Number)
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1999 BROADWAY, STE 3700,
DENVER, CO
(Address
of Principal Executive Offices)
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80202
(Zip
Code)
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Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code: (303) 825-3344
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:
o Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
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Item
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment
of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain
Officers
(c)
On June 26, 2008, Berry Petroleum Company (the “Company”) announced that Shawn
M. Canaday, 32, the Company’s interim chief financial officer and controller has
been promoted to vice president and controller. Mr. Canaday will
continue as the Company’s interim chief financial officer until David D. Wolf,
the Company’s new executive vice president and chief financial officer begins
his tenure. Mr. Canaday joined the Company as a senior financial
analyst in 2003. Mr. Canaday’s annual salary will be increased to
$175,000 in conjunction with his promotion.
A
copy of the press release announcing the promotion of Mr. Canaday is attached as
Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item
9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d)
Exhibits
9.1 Press
release, dated June 26, 2008, announcing the promotion of Shawn M. Canaday as
Vice President of the
Company.
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 hereto
duly authorized.
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BERRY PETROLEUM
COMPANY
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By:
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/s/
Kenneth A. Olson
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Kenneth
A. Olson
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Corporate
Secretary
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Date: June
26, 2008
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Berry Petroleum Company News
Contact:
Berry Petroleum Company
5201 Truxtun Ave., Ste.
300
Bakersfield, CA
93309
1-661-616-3900
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Contact: Todd
Crabtree, Investor Relations
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Shawn
Canaday Promoted to Vice President of Berry Petroleum
Bakersfield, Calif. -- (BUSINESS
WIRE) – June 26, 2008 -- Berry Petroleum Company (NYSE:BRY) ("Company")
today announced that Shawn M. Canaday, 32, has been promoted to vice president
and controller effective immediately. Mr. Canaday will remain interim
chief financial officer until such time as Mr. David D. Wolf assumes the roles
of executive vice president and chief financial officer. Upon Mr.
Wolf’s joining the Company, Mr. Canaday will report to Mr. Wolf.
In
announcing the promotion Mr. Robert F. Heinemann, president and chief executive
officer, said, "Shawn has been a vital part of Berry's growth and success since
joining the Company five years ago. His appointment to the role of vice
president as well as his continued duties as controller is a reflection of his
leadership ability and the increased responsibilities Shawn has
undertaken. These responsibilities will continue to expand as the
Company grows."
About
Berry Petroleum Company
Berry
Petroleum Company is a publicly traded independent oil and gas production and
exploitation company.
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