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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 25, 2005
NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-2960 72-1123385
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
3850 North Causeway, Suite 1770
Metairie, Louisiana 70002
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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
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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On July 25, 2005, Newpark Resources, Inc. issued a press release announcing
results for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. The press release is attached to
this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto shall not
be deemed "filed" for 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, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act regardless of
any general incorporation by reference language in such filing.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release issued by Newpark Resources, Inc. on July 25, 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.
NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC.
Dated: July 26, 2005 By: /s/ Matthew W. Hardey
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Matthew W. Hardey, Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release, dated as of July 25, 2005