nog8k_02102012.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 10, 2012
NORTHERN OIL AND GAS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Minnesota
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001-33999
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95-3848122
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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315 Manitoba Avenue – Suite 200
Wayzata, Minnesota
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55391
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (952) 476-9800
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Item 1.01 – Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On February 10, 2012, Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (the “Company”) and Macquarie Bank Limited (“Macquarie”) entered into a Maximum Credit Amount Increase Agreement (the “Amendment”) amending the Company’s existing revolving credit facility with Macquarie. As a result of the Amendment, the aggregate maximum credit amount under the facility, and thus the maximum amount of financing currently available to the Company under the facility, has been increased to $145 million.
Additional detail regarding the facility is included in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K that was filed with the SEC on August 12, 2011.
Item 2.03 – Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.
The information set forth under Item 1.01 is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03.
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.
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Date: February 14, 2012
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NORTHERN OIL AND GAS, INC.
By/s/ Erik J. Romslo
Erik J. Romslo
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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