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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: JULY 9, 1997
DAILEY PETROLEUM SERVICES CORP.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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DELAWARE 1389 76-0503351
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION (PRIMARY STANDARD INDUSTRIAL (I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)
OF INCORPORATION) CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER)
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2507 NORTH FRAZIER
P.O. BOX 1863
CONROE, TEXAS 77305
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER,INCLUDING AREA CODE: (281) 350-3399
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ITEM 8: CHANGE IN REGISTRANT'S FISCAL YEAR
On July 9, 1997 (the "Determination Date") the Board of Directors
of Dailey Petroleum Services Corp. (the "Company") approved a change in the
Company's upcoming fiscal year from the year ended April 30, 1998 to the year
ended December 31, 1997. The Company intends to report the transition period
covering May 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997 utilizing Form 10-K.
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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.
DAILEY PETROLEUM
SERVICES CORP.
Dated: July 22, 1997 /s/ David T. Tighe
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David T. Tighe
Senior Vice President-Finance,
Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer
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