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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): DECEMBER 17, 1997
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NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-2960 72-1123385
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
3850 NORTH CAUSEWAY, SUITE 1770
METAIRIE, LOUISIANA 70002
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (504) 838-8222
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On December 17, 1997, Newpark Resources, Inc., a Delaware
corporation ("Newpark"), announced that it had completed the sale of $125
million aggregate principal amount of 8 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007
pursuant to Rule 144A and other provisions of the Securities Act of 1933. A
copy of the press release issued by Newpark is attached as Exhibit 1 to this
Form 8-K.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release, dated December 17, 1997.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed by the undersigned hereunto
duly authorized.
NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC.
Dated: December 18, 1997 By: /s/ Matthew W. Hardey
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Matthew W. Hardey, Vice President of
Finance and Chief Financial Officer
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NEWPARK RESOURCES COMPLETES PRIVATE DEBT OFFERING
METAIRIE, LA, December 17, 1997...Newpark Resources, Inc. (NYSE:NR) today
announced that it has completed the sale of $125 million of aggregate principal
amount of 8 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007.
The offering was made by means of an offering memorandum to institutional
investors pursuant to Rule 144A and other provisions of the Securities Act of
1933. Proceeds from the offering will be used to repay all of the Company's
outstanding bank indebtedness, to fund capital expenditures, and for general
corporate purposes, including working capital.
The Senior Subordinated Notes issued by Newpark Resources Inc. have not been
registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered
or sold in the United States absent such registration or an applicable exemption
from the registration requirements.
Newpark Resources, Inc. provides integrated fluids management, environmental and
oilfield services to the oil and gas exploration and production industry.
For further information contact:
Company New York
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Matthew W. Hardey Ron Hengen
Vice President of Finance and CFO R.F. Hengen, Inc.
Newpark Resources, Inc. 253 Southgate Road
3850 N. Causeway, Suite 1770 Murray Hills, New Jersey 07901
Metairie, Louisiana 70002 (908) 508-9000
(504) 838-8222
