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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) November 6, 2001
FOREST OIL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
New York 1-13515 25-0484900
(State or other juris- (Commission (IRS Employer
diction of incorporation) file number) Identification No.)
2200 Colorado State Bank Building, 1600 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (303) 812-1400
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On November 6, 2001, Forest Oil Corporation issued a press release
announcing that it had entered into a memorandum of understanding with Unocal
Corporation to jointly explore and exploit certain properties in the central
Gulf of Mexico, primarily in the South Marsh Island and Vermilion areas of
the shelf, subject to the completion of negotiations and definitive
agreements. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Financial Statements.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Forest Oil Corporation press release dated November 6, 2001,
entitled "Forest Oil and Unocal sign MOU for joint exploration
on Gulf of Mexico Shelf"
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.
FOREST OIL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Dated: November 7, 2001 By /s/ Joan C. Sonnen
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Joan C. Sonnen
Vice President - Controller
And Chief Accounting Officer
INDEX TO EXHIBITS FILED WITH THE CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Forest Oil Corporation press release dated November 6, 2001,
entitled "Forest Oil and Unocal sign MOU for joint exploration on
Gulf of Mexico Shelf"