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| EX-10.9 - ARETE INDUSTRIES INC | aret8kex109_9222011.htm |
| EX-99.1 - ARETE INDUSTRIES INC | aret8kex991_9222011.htm |
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: September 16, 2011
(Date of earliest event reported)
Arête Industries, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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COLORADO
(State or other jurisdiction
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33-16820-D
(Commission File Number)
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84-1508638
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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of incorporation)
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P.O. Box 141
Westminster, Colorado 80036
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(303) 427-8688
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 1.01 ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT
On September 16, 2011, Arête Industries, Inc. (the “Registrant”) entered into the Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit 10.9 and incorporated herein by reference (the “Amendment”), with Tucker Family Investments, LLLP (“TFI”), DNR Oil & Gas, Inc. (“DNR”), Tindall Operating Company (“Tindall”), and Tucker Energy, LLC (“Tucker”). Tucker and DNR may be referred to collectively as the “Sellers”. Charles B. Davis, a director of the Registrant is the president of DNR.
The Amendment, among other things, amends the Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 29, 2011 and amended August 12, 2011, between the Registrant, the Sellers, TFI and Tindall (the “Agreement”). The Amendment extends the date of the second installment payment under the Agreement from September 15, 2011 to September 30, 2011. The Amendment also moves up the date of the final installment payment under the Agreement from October 15, 2011 to September 30, 2011.
ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On September 16, 2011, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its current activities, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto are furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability under that section, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. By filing this current report on Form 8-K and furnishing this information in Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, the Registrant makes no admission as to the materiality of such information in this current report that is required to be disclosed solely by reason of Regulation FD.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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(d)
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Exhibits:
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The following exhibits are filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K:
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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10.9
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Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated September 16, 2011, among Arête Industries, Inc., Tucker Family Investments, LLLP, DNR Oil & Gas, Inc.,
Tindall Operating Company and Tucker Energy, LLC.
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99.1
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Arête Industries, Inc. Press Release dated September 16, 2011 (Furnished).
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SIGNATURE
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.
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ARÊTE INDUSTRIES, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Donald W. Prosser
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Name:
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Donald W. Prosser
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Date: September 21, 2011
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Title:
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Chief Executive Officer and Director
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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10.9
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Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated September 16, 2011, among Arête Industries, Inc., Tucker Family Investments, LLLP, DNR Oil & Gas, Inc., Tindall Operating Company and Tucker Energy, LLC.
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99.1
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Arête Industries, Inc. Press Release dated September 16, 2011 (Furnished).
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