Comstock Resources, Inc. Appoints New Independent Accountants
Comstock Resources, Inc. Appoints New Independent Accountants
FRISCO, Texas, Apr 26, 2002 -- Comstock
Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CRK) ("Comstock" or the "Company") announced today that
the Audit Committee of Comstock's Board of Directors has appointed KPMG LLP as
the company's independent accountants for 2002. Prior to the selection of KPMG,
Arthur Andersen LLP had served as the company's independent accountants. This
appointment was based on a thorough evaluation process. "We look forward to
working with KPMG as our new independent accountants," stated M. Jay Allison,
Comstock's chairman and chief executive officer. "We value greatly the
professional services provided by Arthur Andersen over the years and appreciate
the excellent work provided by their Dallas office."
Comstock Resources, Inc. is a growing independent energy company based in Frisco, Texas and is engaged in oil and gas acquisitions, exploration and development primarily in Texas, Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico. The company's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CRK.
SOURCE Comstock Resources, Inc.
CONTACT: Roland O. Burns, Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Comstock Resources, Inc., +1-972-668-8800 URL: http://www.comstockresources.com