1 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): OCTOBER 3, 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 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On October 3, 2001, Devon Energy Corporation announced that Devon Financing Corporation, U.L.C. completed a private placement of 10-year notes and 30-year debentures. 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 October 3, 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/ Danny J. Heatly ------------------------------------ Danny J. Heatly Vice President Date: October 3, 2001 3 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION ------- ----------- 99 Press Release dated October 3, 2001