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) July 14, 2009
CANARGO ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-32145
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91-0881481 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
Of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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CanArgo Energy Corporation
P.O. Box 291, St. Peter Port
Guernsey, British Isles
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GY1 3RR |
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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Registrants telephone number, including area code +(44) 1481 729 980
(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 (see General Instruction
A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.13e-4(c))
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This Current Report on Form 8-K may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
federal securities laws, including statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations
of the Company and its management which are made with words such as will, expect, believe,
and similar words. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and
other factors,
which may cause the actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied in
the forward-looking statements Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among other
matters, the uncertainties inherent in oil and gas activities; the effects of the Companys
impaired financial condition; the effects of actions by third parties including creditors and
government officials; fluctuations in world oil prices and other risks detailed in the Companys
reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission; the
ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to arrive at a successful negotiation with its
creditors and to prosecute, develop and consummate one or more plans of reorganization with respect
to any possible Chapter 11 proceeding; the effects of any possible Chapter 11 filing on the Company
and the interests of various creditors, equity holders and other constituents; Bankruptcy Court
rulings in any possible Chapter 11 case and the outcome of any such proceedings in general; the
length of time the Company will operate under a possible Chapter 11 proceeding; the risks
associated with third party motions in any possible Chapter 11 proceeding, which may interfere with
the Companys ability to develop and consummate one or more plans of reorganization; the potential
adverse effects of a possible Chapter 11 proceeding on the Companys liquidity or results of
operations; continued compliance with conditions for funding under any secured credit facility that
may be obtained to fund the Company while in any possible Chapter 11 proceeding; the ability to
execute the Companys business and restructuring plan; management of cash resources; restrictions
imposed by, and as a result of, the Companys substantial leverage; increased legal costs related
to a possible bankruptcy case and other litigation and the Companys ability to maintain contracts
that are critical to its operation, to obtain and maintain normal terms with customers, suppliers
and service providers and to retain key executives, managers and employees.
The Company does not intend to review, revise, or update any particular forward-looking statements
in light of future events.
Section 3Securities and Trading Markets
Item 3.01. Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.
See the disclosure in Item 7.01 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 7Regulation FD
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
July 14, 2009 Guernsey, British Isles CanArgo Energy Corporation (CanArgo or the Company)
(OSE: CNR; Pink Sheets: CANR) announced that today it received a further communication from the
Oslo Børs ASA (the Oslo Børs) informing it that a decision on possible delisting of the Companys
shares from the Oslo Børs, for failure to comply with the Oslo Børs rules, will be made by the
board of the Oslo Børs at a board meeting on August 26, 2009. The shares may be delisted soon after
the board has made a decision.
Shareholders, creditors and other interested parties should consult the Companys website
www.canargo.com for further updates on the Companys status.
CanArgo is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with its oil and gas
operations currently located in Georgia.
The information in this item 7.01 (including its exhibit) shall not be deemed to be filed for
purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), or
otherwise subject to
liability of that section. The information in this report (including its exhibit) shall not be
incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the
Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation
language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such
filing.
Section 9Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
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Exhibit No. |
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Exhibit Description |
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99.1
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Press Release dated July 14, 2009 issued by CanArgo Energy Corporation. |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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CANARGO ENERGY CORPORATION
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Date: July 15, 2009 |
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/s/ Jeffrey Wilkins
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Jeffrey Wilkins, Corporate Secretary |
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