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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): SEPTEMBER 27, 2001
DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
DELAWARE 000-30176 73-1567067
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification Number)
20 NORTH BROADWAY, SUITE 1500
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73102
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (405) 235-3611
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On September 27, 2001, Devon Energy Corporation and Mitchell Energy &
Development Corp. announced that they expect to amend their merger agreement.
The amendment would eliminate the risk that Devon's stock price would prevent
the issuance of certain tax opinions that are a condition to the transaction.
The press release is filed as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form
8-K, and the contents of such Exhibit is incorporated by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99 Press Release dated September 27, 2001
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereto duly authorized.
DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
By: /s/ Marian J. Moon
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Marian J. Moon
Senior Vice President
Date: September 27, 2001
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99 Press Release dated September 27, 2001