form8k_02092012.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 (Date of earliest event reported):  February 29, 2012
 
 
 
NORTHERN OIL AND GAS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Minnesota
001-33999
95-3848122
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

315 Manitoba Avenue – Suite 200
Wayzata, Minnesota
55391
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code   (952) 476-9800
 
 
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Item 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 29, 2012, Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. issued a press release announcing fourth quarter and full year 2011 financial and operating results.  A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.


Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit Number
  
 
Description
 
  
 
  99.1  
Press release of Northern Oil and Gas, Inc., dated February 29, 2012.


 
 
 

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.

 
 
Date: February 29, 2012
NORTHERN OIL AND GAS, INC.
 
By/s/ Erik J. Romslo           
     Erik J. Romslo
     Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
 


 
 
 

EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
  
Description
     
  99.1  
Press release of Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. dated February 29, 2012.