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): September 8, 2005
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NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC. |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware |
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1-2960 |
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72-1123385 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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(Commission |
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(IRS Employer |
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3850 North Causeway, Suite 1770 |
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70002 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (504) 838-8222 |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
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:
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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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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-4(c)) |
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On September 8, 2005, Newpark Resources, Inc. issued a press release announcing its preliminary update on the effects of Hurricane Katrina, including the temporary relocation of its headquarters to Lafayette, Louisiana. The press release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release issued by Newpark Resources, Inc. on September 8, 2005.
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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NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC. |
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Dated: September 9, 2005 |
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/s/ Matthew W. Hardey |
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Matthew W. Hardey, Vice President |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press release issued by Newpark Resources, Inc. on September 8, 2005. |