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)
September 16, 2003 (September 15, 2003)
St. Mary Land & Exploration Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-31539 41-0518430
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1776 Lincoln Street, Suite 700, Denver, Colorado 80203
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (303) 861-8140
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
With respect to its $100 million of 5.75% senior convertible notes due
2022, for the period from September 15, 2003 to March 14, 2004 St. Mary Land
& Exploration Company will, subject to the terms of the indenture under
which the notes were issued, accrue contingent interest on the notes at a rate
of 0.50% per annum, in addition to the 5.75% annual rate of interest that the
notes are currently accruing.
The Company issued a press release dated September 15, 2003 announcing
the accrual of additional contingent interest on the notes. Such press release
is furnished as part of this report as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
The following exhibit is furnished as part of this report:
Exhibit 99.1 Press release of St. Mary Land & Exploration
Company dated September 15, 2003.
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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.
ST. MARY LAND & EXPLORATION COMPANY
Date: September 16, 2003 By: /s/ DAVID W. HONEYFIELD
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David W. Honeyfield
Vice President - Finance,
Secretary and Treasurer
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