UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 7, 2014
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Energy XXI (Bermuda) Limited
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Bermuda | 001-33628 | 98-0499286 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
Canon’s Court, 22 Victoria Street, P.O. Box HM
1179, Hamilton HM EX, Bermuda
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (441) 295-2244
Not Applicable
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 8.01. Other Events
On April 7, 2014, Energy XXI (Bermuda) Limited (the “Parent”) issued a press release announcing that it and EPL Oil & Gas, Inc. (“EPL”) have received early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, in connection with Energy XXI’s pending acquisition of EPL.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit |
Description |
99.1 | Press Release of Energy (XXI) Bermuda Limited, dated April 7, 2014 |
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.
Energy XXI (Bermuda) Limited | ||
By: | /s/ David West Griffin | |
David West Griffin | ||
April 7, 2014 | Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit |
Description |
99.1 | Press Release of Energy XXI (Bermuda) Limited |