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): November 7, 2011
NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC.
(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
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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2700 Research Forest Drive, Suite 100
The Woodlands, TX
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77381 |
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(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 362-6800
(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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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On November 7, 2011, Paul L. Howes, President and Chief Executive Officer and Gregg S.
Piontek, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Newpark Resources, Inc. (“Newpark”),
provided the information furnished in Exhibit 99.1 to this report to current and potential
investors. Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated in this Item 7.01 by reference. The materials will also
be posted in the Investor Information section of Newpark’s website, http://www.newpark.com for 90
days after the event.
The information referenced under Item 7.01 (including Exhibit 99.1 referenced in Item 9.01
below) of this Current Report on Form 8-K is being “furnished” under “Item 7.01. Regulation FD
Disclosure” and, as such, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the
liabilities of that Section. The information set forth in this Current Report on Form 8-K
(including Exhibit 99.1 referenced in Item 9.01 below) shall not be incorporated by reference into
any registration statement, report or other document filed by Newpark pursuant to the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), except as shall be expressly set forth by specific
reference in such filing. Newpark does not undertake to update the information as posted on its
website; however, it may post additional information included in future press releases and Forms
8-K, as well as posting its periodic Exchange Act reports.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
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Presentation to Current and Potential Investors. |