UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED): JUNE 24, 2005
THE MERIDIAN RESOURCE CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
TEXAS 1-10671 76-0319553
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
1401 ENCLAVE PARKWAY, SUITE 300
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77077
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
281-597-7000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5.04 TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF TRADING UNDER REGISTRANT'S EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
PLANS.
On June 24, 2005, The Meridian Resource Corporation sent a notice to
its directors and officers pursuant to Rule 104 of Regulation BTR with respect
to a covered blackout period under The Meridian Resource Corporation 401(k)
Plan. The blackout period is expected to commence at 2:00 p.m. on July 25, 2005
and is scheduled to conclude on August 17, 2005.
A copy of the notice is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Notice, dated June 24, 2005, to directors and executive
officers regarding The Meridian Resource Corporation 401(k)
Plan.
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.
THE MERIDIAN RESOURCE CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Lloyd V. DeLano
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Lloyd V. DeLano
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Date: June 24, 2005
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99.1 Notice, dated June 24, 2005, to directors and executive
officers regarding The Meridian Resource Corporation 401(k)
Plan.