Item 8.01 Other Events.

On May 14, 2009, Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the closing of its previously announced registered direct offering of 9,600,000 shares of common stock with net proceeds to the Company of approximately $7.15 million. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press release of Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp. dated May 14, 2009.

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