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): July 6, 2010
SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction)
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001-34037
(Commission File Number)
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75-2379388
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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601 Poydras St., Suite 2400, New Orleans, Louisiana
(Address of principal executive offices)
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70130
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(504) 587-7374
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
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240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On July 6, 2010, Superior Energy Services, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it has
entered into a definitive agreement with subsidiaries of Baker Hughes Incorporated (Baker Hughes)
to acquire for $55 million the Gulf of Mexico stimulation and sand control business Baker Hughes is
required to divest pursuant to a proposed final judgment with the Department of Justice related to
its acquisition of BJ Services Company. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to
this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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Press release issued by Superior Energy Services, Inc., dated July 6, 2010. |