este-8k_20170222.htm

DEFA14A 1 este-8k_20170222.htm ESTE-8K-20170222 este-8k_20170222.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: February 22, 2017

(Date of earliest event reported)

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-35049		84-0592823
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 300

The Woodlands, Texas 77380

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(281) 298-4246

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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:

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On February 22, 2017, Earthstone Energy, Inc. (“Earthstone”) posted to its website a company presentation (the “Presentation Materials”) that management intends to use from time to time about Earthstone’s operations and performance. Earthstone may use the Presentation Materials, possibly with modifications, in presentations to current and potential investors, lenders, creditors, vendors, customers and others with an interest in Earthstone and its business.

The information contained in the Presentation Materials is summary information that should be considered in the context of Earthstone’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other public announcements that Earthstone may make by press release or otherwise from time to time. The Presentation Materials speak as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K. While Earthstone may elect to update the Presentation Materials in the future or reflect events and circumstances occurring or existing after the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K, Earthstone specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. The Presentation Materials are attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

The following exhibit is filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Presentation Materials dated February 22, 2017.

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.

	EARTHSTONE ENERGY, INC.

Date: February 23, 2017	By:	/s/ Tony Oviedo
		Tony Oviedo
		Executive Vice President - Accounting and Administration

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Presentation Materials dated February 22, 2017.