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felp-8k_20151202.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): December 2, 2015
FORESIGHT ENERGY LP
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware
001-36503
80-0778894
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
211 North Broadway
Suite 2600
Saint Louis, MO 63102
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(314) 932-6160
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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):
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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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ITEM
8
.01
OTHER
EVENTS
On December 2, 2015, Foresight Energy LP (the "Partnership") issued a press release announcing
an update regarding events previously announced relating to the mine fire at the Partnership's Deer Run mine
.  If mine personnel are unable to reenter the mine for a prolonged period, the Partnership's ability to satisfy sales commitments could be negatively impacted.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d)
Exhibits
99.1 Press release issued by Foresight Energy LP on December 2, 2015.
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.
Foresight Energy LP
By:
Foresight Energy GP LLC,
its general partner
By:
/s/ Robert D. Moore
Robert D. Moore
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: December 2, 2015
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
No.
Description
99.1
Press release issued by Foresight Energy LP on December 2, 2015.