SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES INC
10-Q, 2000-05-12
OIL & GAS FIELD SERVICES, NEC
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                               UNITED STATES
                    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                          WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                 FORM 10-Q

 (MARK ONE)

   [X]         QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
               OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
               FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2000
       OR

   [ ]         TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
               OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
               FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM .........TO........

                        COMMISSION FILE NO. 0-20310


                      SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
          (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

           Delaware                                   75-2379388
(State or other jurisdiction of                    (I.R.S. Employer
 incorporation or organization)                   Identification No.)

           1105 Peters Road
           Harvey, Louisiana                            70058
(Address of principal executive offices)              (Zip Code)

    Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (504) 362-4321




Indicate  by  check  mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by  Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to  file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes [X] No[ ]

The number of shares of the Registrant's common stock outstanding on May 5,
2000 was 67,353,089.


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                      SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
                     Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
                 the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2000

                             TABLE OF CONTENTS
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                                                                              PAGE

PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     Item 1.  Financial Statements                                              3
     Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
              and Results of Operations                                         9
     Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk        12

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

     Item 2.  Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds                         12
     Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                                  12


EXPLANATORY NOTE

On July 15, 1999, we acquired  Cardinal  Holding  Corp.  through its merger
with  one  of  our  wholly-owned subsidiaries. The merger was  treated  for
accounting purposes as  if  Superior was acquired by Cardinal in a purchase
business transaction.  The purchase  method  of accounting required that we
carry  forward  Cardinal's net assets at their historical  book  value  and
reflect Superior's  net assets at their estimated fair value at the date of
the merger.  Accordingly, all historical financial results presented in the
consolidated financial  statements  included  in  this Quarterly Report for
periods prior to July 15, 1999 reflect Cardinal's results  on a stand-alone
basis.    Cardinal's   historical   operating  results  were  substantially
different than ours for the same periods.   The  results  for  the  quarter
ended  March  31,  2000  reflect  three  months  of operations of Cardinal,
Superior  and  Production  Management Companies, Inc.,  which  we  acquired
effective November 1, 1999.   The  results  for the quarter ended March 31,
1999  reflect three months of operations of Cardinal  only.   Consequently,
analyzing  prior  period  results  to  determine  or  estimate  our  future
operating potential will be difficult.



PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


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              SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                        Consolidated Balance Sheets
                   March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999
                     (in thousands, except share data)

                                                         3/31/00        12/31/99
                                                       (Unaudited)      (Audited)
                                                       -----------     -----------
<S>                                                    <C>             <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                            $   3,275       $   8,018
  Accounts receivable - net                               40,210          41,878
  Income tax receivable                                        -             224
  Deferred tax asset                                       1,437           1,437
  Prepaid insurance and other                              4,146           4,565
                                                       -----------     -----------

        Total current assets                              49,068          56,122
                                                       -----------     -----------

Property, plant and equipment - net                      138,594         134,723
Goodwill - net                                            78,116          78,641
Note receivable                                            8,898           8,898
Other assets - net                                         3,839           3,871
                                                       -----------     -----------

        Total assets                                   $ 278,515       $ 282,255
                                                       ===========     ===========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                                     $   9,742       $   9,196
  Accrued expenses                                        11,758          15,473
  Income taxes payable                                       972               -
  Current maturities of long-term debt                     2,782           2,579
  Notes payable - other                                        -           3,669
                                                       -----------     -----------

        Total current liabilities                         25,254          30,917
                                                       -----------     -----------

Deferred income taxes                                     12,392          12,392
Long-term debt                                           117,380         117,459

Stockholders' equity:
  Preferred stock of $.01 par value. Authorized,
  5,000,000 shares; none issued                                -               -
  Common stock of $.001 par value. Authorized,
  125,000,000 shares; issued, 59,968,789                      60              60
  Additional paid-in capital                             249,348         248,934
  Accumulated deficit                                   (125,919)       (127,507)
                                                       -----------     -----------

        Total stockholders' equity                       123,489         121,487
                                                       -----------     -----------

        Total liabilities and stockholders' equity     $ 278,515       $ 282,255
                                                       ===========     ===========

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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              SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   Consolidated Statements of Operations
                Three Months Ended March 31, 2000 and 1999
                   (in thousands, except per share data)
                                (unaudited)


<S>                                            <C>           <C>
                                                  2000          1999
                                                  ----          ----
Revenues                                        $ 47,274      $ 18,978
                                               ----------    ----------
Costs and expenses:
  Cost of services                                27,762        10,506
  Depreciation and amortization                    4,737         1,940
  General and administrative                       9,311         3,677
                                               ----------    ----------

     Total costs and expenses                     41,810        16,123
                                               ----------    ----------

Income from operations                             5,464         2,855

Other income (expense):
  Interest expense                                (2,920)       (3,406)
  Interest income                                    193             -
                                               ----------    ----------

Income (loss) before income taxes                  2,737          (551)

Income taxes                                       1,149           (98)
                                               ----------    ----------

Net income (loss)                               $  1,588      $   (453)
                                               ==========    ==========

Basic earnings (loss) per share                 $   0.03      $  (0.18)
                                               ==========    ==========

Diluted earnings (loss) per share               $   0.03      $  (0.18)
                                               ==========    ==========

Weighted average common shares used
  in computing earnings (loss) per share:
    Basic                                         59,856         6,087
                                               ==========    ==========
    Diluted                                       60,301         6,087
                                               ==========    ==========

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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               SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                Three Months Ended March 31, 2000 and 1999
                              (in thousands)
                                (unaudited)

<S>                                                           <C>         <C>
                                                                 2000        1999
                                                                 ----        ----
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income (loss)                                           $  1,588    $  (453)
  Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
    to net cash provided by operating activities:
      Deferred income taxes                                          -       (102)
      Depreciation and amortization                              4,737      1,940
      Changes in operating assets and  liabilities:
          Accounts receivable                                    1,668      4,145
          Other - net                                              999        650
          Accounts payable                                         546     (2,958)
          Accrued expenses                                      (3,715)    (1,417)
          Income taxes                                           1,196          -
                                                              ---------   --------
          Net cash provided by operating activities              7,019      1,805
                                                              ---------   --------

Cash flows from investing activities:
  Payments for purchases of property and equipment              (8,587)    (1,144)
                                                              ---------   --------

          Net cash used in investing activities                 (8,587)    (1,144)
                                                              ---------   --------

Cash flows from financing activities:
  Net payments on notes payable                                 (3,713)    (4,440)
  Proceeds from long-term debt                                     643          -
  Principal payments on long-term debt                            (519)    (1,376)
  Proceeds from issuance of common and preferred stock               -      5,000
  Proceeds from exercise of stock options                          414          -
                                                              ---------   --------

          Net cash used in financing activities                 (3,175)      (816)
                                                              ---------   --------

          Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents             (4,743)      (155)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                 8,018        421
                                                              ---------   --------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                    $  3,275    $   266
                                                              =========   ========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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              SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
      Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
                Three Months Ended March 31, 2000 and 1999


(1)  MERGER

On  July  15, 1999, Superior consummated a subsidiary merger (the "Merger")
whereby it  acquired  all  of  the  outstanding  capital  stock of Cardinal
Holding  Corp. ("Cardinal") from the stockholders of Cardinal  in  exchange
for an aggregate of 30,239,568 shares of Superior's common stock (or 51% of
the then outstanding  common  stock).  The acquisition was effected through
the  merger  of a wholly-owned subsidiary  of  Superior,  formed  for  this
purpose, with  and  into  Cardinal,  with the effect that Cardinal became a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Superior.

As  used  in  the consolidated financial  statements  for  Superior  Energy
Services, Inc.,  the  term "Superior" refers to the Company as of dates and
periods prior to the Merger  and  the term "Company" refers to the combined
operations of Superior and Cardinal after the consummation of the Merger.

Due to the fact that the former Cardinal  shareholders  received 51% of the
outstanding  common stock at the date of the Merger, among  other  factors,
the Merger has  been  accounted  for  as  a  reverse  acquisition  (i.e., a
purchase  of Superior by Cardinal) under the purchase method of accounting.
As  such,  the   Company's  consolidated  financial  statements  and  other
financial information  reflect  the  historical  operations of Cardinal for
periods and dates prior to the Merger.  The net assets  of Superior, at the
time  of  the  Merger,  have been reflected at their estimated  fair  value
pursuant to the purchase method of accounting at the date of the Merger.

(2)  BASIS OF  PRESENTATION

Certain  information  and  footnote   disclosures   normally  in  financial
statements  prepared  in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting
principles  have  been  condensed  or  omitted  pursuant to the  rules  and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission;  however, management
believes  the  disclosures  which  are  made  are  adequate  to  make   the
information  presented  not  misleading.   These  financial  statements and
footnotes  should be read in conjunction with the financial statements  and
notes thereto included in Superior Energy Services, Inc.'s Annual Report on
Form 10-K for  the  year ended December 31, 1999 and the accompanying notes
and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations.

The financial information  for  the  three  months ended March 31, 2000 and
1999  has  not been audited.  However, in the opinion  of  management,  all
adjustments  (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to
present fairly  the  results  of  operations for the periods presented have
been included therein.  The results  of  operations  for  the  first  three
months  of  the  year  are  not  necessarily  indicative  of the results of
operations that might be expected for the entire year.  Certain  previously
reported   amounts   have   been   reclassified  to  conform  to  the  2000
presentation.

(3) EARNINGS PER SHARE

On  July 15, 1999, the Company effected  an  approximate  364  to  1  stock
issuance  as  a  result   of  the  Merger.   All  earnings per common share
amounts, references to common stock, and stockholders'  equity amounts have
been  restated  as  if the stock issuance had occurred as of  the  earliest
period  presented.   The  effect  of preferred dividends on arriving at the
income available to common  stockholders was $623,000 for the first quarter
of 1999.

(4) BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

On July 15, 1999, the Company acquired Cardinal through a merger by issuing
30,239,568 shares of the Company's common stock (see note 1). The valuation
of   Superior's net assets is  based  upon  the  28,849,523  common  shares
outstanding  prior  to the Merger at the approximate trading price of $3.78
at the time of the negotiation  of  the  Merger  on  April  21,  1999.  The
purchase  price allocated to net assets was $54.1 million.  The revaluation
reflected excess purchase price of $54.9 million over the fair value of net
assets, which  was  recorded  as  goodwill.   The  results of operations of
Superior have been included from July 15, 1999.

Effective  November  1,  1999,  the Company acquired Production  Management
Companies,  Inc. ("PMI") for aggregate  consideration  consisting  of  $3.0
million in cash,  610,000  shares  of  the  Company's  common  stock  at an
approximate  trading  price  of $5.66 and additional consideration, if any,
based upon a multiple of four times PMI's EBITDA (earnings before interest,
income  taxes,  depreciation  and   amortization   expense)   less  certain
adjustments.  The  acquisition  was accounted for as a purchase, and  PMI's
assets and liabilities have been  revalued  at  their estimated fair market
value. The purchase price allocated to net assets was $3.5 million, and the
excess purchase price of $3.0 million over the fair value of net assets was
recorded as goodwill.  The results of operations of  PMI have been included
from November 1, 1999.

Effective  July 1, 1999, Superior sold two subsidiaries  for  a  promissory
note having  an  aggregate  principal  amount  of $8.9 million, which bears
interest  of  7.5%  per  annum.   These  two subsidiaries  were  originally
acquired  in  the  second  quarter  of 1998.  As  part  of  the  sale,  the
purchasers were granted the right to  resell  the  capital stock of the two
companies to the Company in 2002 subject to certain terms and conditions.

The following unaudited pro forma information for the  three  months  ended
March 31, 1999 presents a summary of the consolidated results of operations
of  Superior, Cardinal, and PMI as if the Merger, the acquisition  and  the
sales  of  subsidiaries  had  occurred  on  January 1, 1999, with pro forma
adjustments to give effect to amortization of  goodwill,  depreciation  and
certain  other  adjustments,  together  with related income tax effects (in
thousands, except per share amounts):


                                Three Months
                                   Ended
                               March 31, 1999
                               --------------
Revenues                         $47,349
                               ==============

Net income                        $1,177
                               ==============

Basic earnings per share           $0.02
                               ==============

Diluted earnings per share         $0.02
                               ==============


The  above  pro  forma  information is not necessarily  indicative  of  the
results of operations as  they  would have been had the Merger, acquisition
and sales of subsidiaries been effected on January 1, 1999.

(5) SEGMENT INFORMATION

The  Company's  reportable segments,  subsequent  to  the  Merger,  are  as
follows: well services,  wireline,  marine,  rental  tools,  environmental,
field  management  and  other.   Each segment offers products and  services
within the oilfield services industry.   The well services segment provides
plug and abandonment services, coiled tubing  services,  well  pumping  and
stimulation  services,  data  acquisition  services,  gas lift services and
electric  wireline  services.    The  wireline segment provides  mechanical
wireline services that perform a variety of ongoing maintenance and repairs
to  producing wells, as well as modifications  to  enhance  the  production
capacity  and life span of the well.  The marine segment operates liftboats
for oil and gas production facility maintenance and construction operations
as well as  production  service  activities. The rental tools segment rents
and sells specialized equipment for  use  with onshore and offshore oil and
gas  well drilling, completion, production and  workover  activities.   The
environmental  segment  provides offshore oil and gas cleaning services, as
well as dockside cleaning  of  items including supply boats, cutting boxes,
and  process equipment.  The field  management  segment  provides  contract
operations   and   maintenance   services,  interconnect  piping  services,
sandblasting  and painting maintenance  services,  and  transportation  and
logistics services.   The  other  segment  manufactures  and sells drilling
instrumentation  and  oil  spill containment equipment.  All  the  segments
operate primarily in the Gulf Coast Region.

Summarized financial information  concerning the Company's segments for the
three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 is shown in the following tables
(in thousands):

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THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000

                                        Well                         Rental             Field         Unallocated  Consolidated
                                      Services   Wireline   Marine   Tools   Environ.   Mgmt.   Other   Amount        Total
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<S>                                   <C>        <C>        <C>      <C>     <C>       <C>     <C>      <C>         <C>
Revenues                              $ 9,674    $ 7,621    $ 5,255  $13,433 $ 3,605   $ 6,083 $ 1,603  $     -     $  47,274
Cost of services                        6,329      5,128      3,541    4,076   2,180     5,661     847        -        27,762
Depreciation and amortization             799        552        811    2,099     217       225      34        -         4,737
General and administrative              1,935      1,341        863    2,997     909       913     353        -         9,311
Operating income (loss)                   611        600         40    4,261     299      (716)    369        -         5,464
Interest expense                            -          -          -        -       -         -       -   (2,920)       (2,920)
Interest income                             -          -          -        -       -         -       -      193           193
                                      -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income (loss) before income taxes     $   611    $   600     $   40  $ 4,261  $  299   $  (716) $  369  $(2,727)    $   2,737
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THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999

                                       Well                            Unallocated   Consolidated
                                     Services    Wireline     Marine      Amount         Total
                                     ------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                  <C>         <C>          <C>        <C>            <C>
Revenues                             $ 5,621     $ 7,533      $ 5,824    $     -        $ 18,978
Cost of services                       2,933       4,240        3,333          -          10,506
Depreciation and amortization            489         498          953          -           1,940
General and administrative             1,152       1,545          980          -           3,677
Operating income                       1,047       1,250          558          -           2,855
Interest expense                           -           -            -     (3,406)         (3,406)
                                     ------------------------------------------------------------
Income (loss) before income taxes    $ 1,047     $ 1,250      $   558    $(3,406)       $   (551)
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(6)  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

In September 1999, one of the Company's  two  hundred  foot class liftboats
was  damaged  in  the  Gulf  of Mexico.  The vessel was fully  insured  and
management does not believe any  related  unasserted  claims  will  have  a
material  effect  on  the  financial  position,  results  of  operations or
liquidity of the Company.

From  time  to time, the Company is involved in litigation arising  out  of
operations in  the normal course of business.  In management's opinion, the
Company is not involved  in any litigation, the outcome of which would have
a  material effect on the financial  position,  results  of  operations  or
liquidity of the Company.

(7)  ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

In June  1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial  Accounting  Standards  (FAS)  No. 133, ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVE
INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES.  FAS No.  133, as amended, is effective
for all fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning  after  June 15, 2000 and
establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative  instruments,
including  certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts,  and
for  hedging   activities.   FAS  No.  133  requires  that  all  derivative
instruments be recorded  on the balance sheet at their fair value.  Changes
in the fair value of derivatives  are to be recorded each period in current
earnings or other comprehensive income,  depending  on whether a derivative
is designated as part of a hedge transaction and, if  it  is,  the  type of
hedge  transaction.  Earlier application of the provisions of the Statement
is encouraged  and  is  permitted as of the beginning of any fiscal quarter
that begins after the issuance  of  the  Statement. The Company has not yet
assessed the financial impact of adopting this statement.

(8)  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On May 5, 2000, the Company completed the  sale  of  7.3  million shares of
common  stock, including 950,000 shares sold pursuant to the  underwriter's
over-allotment  option.  The offering generated net proceeds to the Company
of approximately  $63.2  million. Of the $63.2 million, the Company intends
to  use approximately $4.1  million  of  the  proceeds  to  repay  existing
borrowings  under  the  Company's $20 million revolving credit facility and
$23.2 million in aggregate  to purchase liftboats and to make an investment
in an oilfield services company.   The  balance of the proceeds may be used
for acquisitions and general working capital purposes.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements

"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" contains forward-looking statements  which  involve  risks  and
uncertainties.   All  statements  other  than statements of historical fact
included in this section regarding our financial  position  and  liquidity,
strategic alternatives, future capital needs, business strategies and other
plans   and   objectives  of  our  management  for  future  operations  and
activities, are  forward-looking statements.  These statements are based on
certain assumptions and analyses made by the our management in light of its
experience and its  perception  of  historical  trends, current conditions,
expected future developments and other factors it  believes are appropriate
under the circumstances.  Such forward-looking statements  are  subject  to
uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from
such  statements.   Such  uncertainties include but are not limited to: the
volatility of the oil and gas  industry,  including  the  level of offshore
exploration,  production  and  development  activity; risks of  our  growth
strategy, including the risks of rapid growth  and  the  risks  inherent in
acquiring   businesses;   changes  in  competitive  factors  affecting  our
operations; operating hazards,  including  the  significant  possibility of
accidents  resulting  in  personal injury, property damage or environmental
damage;  the  effect  on  our  performance   of   regulatory  programs  and
environmental matters; seasonality of the offshore  industry in the Gulf of
Mexico  and  our  dependence  on  certain  customers.   These   and   other
uncertainties related to our business are described in detail in our Annual
Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the  year ended December 31, 1999. Although we
believe that the expectations reflected  in such forward-looking statements
are reasonable, we can give no assurance that  such expectations will prove
to  be  correct.  You are cautioned not to place undue  reliance  on  these
forward-looking  statements,  which  speak  only as of the date hereof.  We
undertake no obligation to update any of our forward-looking statements for
any reason.

ACQUISITION OF CARDINAL HOLDING CORP.

On July 15, 1999, we acquired Cardinal Holding  Corp.  through  its  merger
with  one  of  our  wholly-owned  subsidiaries.  The merger was treated for
accounting  purposes  as if we were acquired  by  Cardinal  in  a  purchase
business transaction.   The  purchase method of accounting required that we
carry forward Cardinal's net assets  at  their  historical  book  value and
reflect  our  net  assets at their estimated fair value at the date of  the
merger.  Accordingly, all historical financial information presented in the
consolidated financial  statements  included  in  this Quarterly Report for
periods prior to July 15, 1999 reflect Cardinal's results  on a stand-alone
basis.    Cardinal's   historical   operating  results  were  substantially
different than ours for the same periods. Our results for the quarter ended
March 31, 2000 reflect three months of operations of Cardinal, Superior and
Production Management Companies, Inc., which we acquired effective November
1, 1999.  The results for the quarter  ended  March  31, 1999 reflect three
months  of  operations  of  Cardinal only.  Consequently,  analyzing  prior
period results to determine or estimate our future operating potential will
be difficult.

OVERVIEW

We provide a broad range of specialized  oilfield services and equipment to
oil and gas companies in the Gulf of Mexico  and  throughout the Gulf Coast
region.  These services and equipment include:

 *  well services including plug and abandonment ("P&A") services, coiled
    tubing services, well pumping and stimulation services, data acquisition
    services, gas lift services and electric wireline services,
 *  mechanical wireline services,
 *  the rental of liftboats,
 *  the rental of specialized oilfield equipment,
 *  environmental cleaning services,
 *  field management services, and
 *  the manufacture and sale of drilling instrumentation and oil spill
    containment equipment.

Over  the  past  few years, we have significantly expanded  the  geographic
scope of our operations  and the range of  production related services that
we provide through both internal  growth  and  strategic  acquisitions.  In
July 1999, we completed the Cardinal acquisition, and in November  1999, we
completed  the  Production  Management  acquisition  thereby  making  these
companies  two of our wholly-owned subsidiaries.  These acquisitions firmly
established  us  as  a  market leader in providing most offshore production
related services using liftboats as work platforms and allowed us to expand
our  scope  of  operations  to   include  offshore  platform  and  property
management services.

Our  financial  performance is impacted  by  the  broader  economic  trends
affecting our customers.   The  demand  for  our  services and equipment is
cyclical due to the nature of the energy industry.   Our first quarter 2000
operating  results were, and future results may be, adversely  affected  by
relatively low  levels  of  industry demand for our equipment and services.
Our  operating  results  are directly  tied  to  industry  demand  for  our
services, most of which are performed in the Gulf of Mexico.  While we have
focused  on  providing production  related  services  where,  historically,
demand has not  been  as  volatile  as for exploration related services, we
expect our operating results to be highly  leveraged  to  industry activity
levels in the Gulf of Mexico.

COMPARISON  OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE QUARTERS ENDED  MARCH  31,
2000 AND 1999

In  the  three  months ended  March 31, 2000, overall demand for certain of
our services  was  affected  by low activity levels as well as poor weather
conditions.  Activity  levels  gradually  improved  throughout  the quarter
with March being the best month of the quarter.

Our revenues were $47.3  million for the three months ended March 31, 2000
as compared to $19.0 million  for  the  same  period  in 1999.  Due to the
accounting  treatment  required  for  the  Cardinal   merger,  our   first
quarter of 2000 operating results  reflected three months of operations of
Cardinal, Superior and Production Management,  while  the first quarter of
1999 operating results reflected only Cardinal's operations  on  a  stand-
alone basis.

Our gross margin was $19.5 million in the first quarter of 2000 compared to
$8.5 million in the first  quarter  of 1999.  The increase is the result of
the  Cardinal  merger  and  the  Production Management acquisition.  In the
first  quarter  of  2000,  our rental tools segment contributed the highest
gross  margin,  while  our  field management segment contributed the lowest
gross  margin.  Of  all  our  production related services, field management
is expected to  produce  the  lowest gross margin since its largest cost of
services component is providing contract labor.

Depreciation  and amortization increased to $4.7 million  in  three  months
ended March 31, 2000 from $1.9 million in the same period in 1999.  Most of
the increase resulted  from  the larger asset  base following  the Cardinal
merger  and  the  Production  Management  acquisition.   Depreciation  also
increased  as  a result of our  $8.6 million  and  $9.2 million  of capital
expenditures in the  first quarter of 2000 and the year 1999, respectively.

General and administrative expenses increased to $9.3 million in  the first
quarter of 2000 from $3.7 million in the same period in 1999.  The increase
is  the  result  of  the  Cardinal  merger  and  the  Production Management
acquisition.

In  the  quarter  ended  March  31,  2000,  we  recorded net income of $1.6
million, or $0.03 earnings per diluted share, compared  to  a  net  loss of
$0.5 million, or $0.18 loss per diluted share, in the same period in 1999.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our  primary liquidity needs are for working capital, acquisitions, capital
expenditures  and  debt service.  Our primary sources of liquidity are cash
flow from operations  and  borrowings  under our revolving credit facility.
We had cash and cash equivalents of $3.3 million at March 31, 2000 compared
to $8.0 million at December 31, 1999.  Included in the $8.0 million balance
at December 31, 1999 was a $6.6 million  insurance  settlement,  which  was
received  in late December 1999, for the damages associated with one of our
two hundred foot vessels.

Net cash provided  by  operating  activities was $7.1 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2000 as compared to $1.8 million for the same period
in 1999.  In the first quarter of 2000,  we used approximately $3.2 million
of the $6.6 million insurance settlement to  refurbish  the damaged vessel.
This  $3.2 million decreased the net cash provided by operating  activities
for the  first  quarter of 2000.  The overall increase in net cash provided
by operating activities  was  due primarily to the merger with Cardinal and
the Production Management acquisition.

On May 5, 2000, we completed the  sale  of  7.3  million  shares  of common
stock,  including  950,000 shares sold pursuant to the underwriter's  over-
allotment option.  The  offering  generated  net  proceeds of approximately
$63.2  million. Of the $63.2 million, we intend to use  approximately  $4.1
million  of  the  net  proceeds  to repay existing borrowings under our $20
million  revolving  credit facility  and  $23.2  million  in  aggregate  to
purchase liftboats and  to  make  an  investment  in  an  oilfield services
company.   The  balance  of  the proceeds may be used for acquisitions  and
general working capital purposes.

We have a term loan and revolving  credit  facility that was implemented in
July 1999 to provide $110 million term loan to refinance our long-term debt
after  the  Cardinal   merger,  provide  a  $20  million  revolving  credit
facility and  $22  million  that  we  can  use to pay additional contingent
consideration from our prior acquisitions.   We amended the credit facility
in  November 1999 to increase the term loan by  $10  million  to  refinance
Production  Management's  existing indebtedness and to pay the cash portion
of  the acquisition price.   Under  the  credit  facility,  the  term  loan
requires  quarterly principal installments that commenced December 31, 1999
in the amount  of  $519,000  and  then  increasing  up  to  an aggregate of
approximately  $1.6 million a quarter until 2006 when $92 million  will  be
due and payable.   The  credit facility bears interest at a LIBOR rate plus
margins that depend on our  leverage  ratio.  As of May 5, 2000, the amount
outstanding  under the term loan was $119.0  million,  and  there  were  no
borrowings outstanding  under  the revolving credit facility.  As of May 5,
2000, the weighted average interest  rate on the credit facility was 9.28%.
Indebtedness under the credit facility  is  secured by substantially all of
our assets, including the pledge of the stock  of  our  subsidiaries.   The
credit  facility  contains customary events of default and requires that we
maintain debt coverage  and leverage ratios.  It also limits our ability to
make capital expenditures,  pay dividends or make other distributions, make
acquisitions, make changes to  our capital structure, create liens or incur
additional indebtedness.

In the first quarter of 2000, we  made capital expenditures of $8.6 million
primarily  to  further expand our rental  tool  equipment.   Other  capital
expenditures  included  capital  improvements  to  our  liftboats  and  the
purchase of a new  coiled  tubing  unit.  We currently believe that we will
make additional capital expenditures,  excluding  acquisitions and targeted
asset purchases, of approximately $16 to $17 million  in  2000 primarily to
further  expand  our marine vessel and rental tool inventory.   We  believe
that our current working  capital,  cash  generated from our operations and
availability under our revolving credit facility  will  provide  sufficient
funds for our identified capital projects.

We expect to pay approximately $21.4 million in the fourth quarter  of 2000
for  additional  consideration  related  to  our  1997  acquisitions.   The
consideration  will  be  capitalized  as  additional  purchase price of the
acquired  companies, and we expect to use the $22 million  portion  of  the
credit facility,  which  was designed to fund these payments, to the extent
that we do not pay them from working capital.

We intend to continue implementing our acquisition strategy to increase our
scope of services.  Depending  on  the  size of any future acquisitions, we
may require additional equity or debt financing in  excess of  our  current
working capital and amounts available under our revolving credit facility.

ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

In June 1998, the Financial  Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards  (FAS)  No.  133,  ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVE
INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES.  FAS No. 133, as  amended, is effective
for all fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after  June  15, 2000 and
establishes  accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments,
including certain  derivative  instruments embedded in other contracts, and
for  hedging  activities.   FAS  No.   133  requires  that  all  derivative
instruments be recorded on the balance sheet  at their fair value.  Changes
in the fair value of derivatives are to be recorded  each period in current
earnings or other comprehensive income, depending on whether  a  derivative
is  designated  as  part of a hedge transaction and, if it is, the type  of
hedge transaction.  Earlier  application of the provisions of the Statement
is encouraged and is permitted  as  of  the beginning of any fiscal quarter
that begins after the issuance of the Statement.   We have not yet assessed
the financial impact of adopting this Statement.

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no significant changes in our market  risks  since the year
ended   December   31,   1999.   For  more  information,  please  read  the
consolidated financial statements  and notes thereto included in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999.

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 2.  CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

In  March  2000,  pursuant  to  a  stock option, we issued 10,000 shares of
common stock for $3.60  per  share  in reliance upon Sections 4(2) and 4(6)
under the Securities Act of 1933.  Proceeds were used to provide additional
working capital.

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

a) The following exhibits are filed with this Form 10-Q:

  2.1     Agreement and Plan of Merger (incorporated herein by
          reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated
          April 20, 1999).

  2.2     Amendment No. 1 to Agreement and Plan of Merger
          (incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Current
          Report on Form 8-K dated June 30, 1999).

  3.1     Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated herein
          by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for
          the quarter ended March 31, 1996).

  3.2     Certificate of Amendment to the Company's Certificate of
          Incorporation (incorporated herein by reference to the Company's
          Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1999).

  3.3     Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated herein by reference to the
          Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
          June 30, 1999).

  4.1     Specimen Stock Certificate (incorporated herein by reference to
          Amendment No. 1 to the Company's Form S-4 on SB-2 (Registration
          Statement No. 33-94454)).

  4.2     Registration Rights Agreement dated as of July 15, 1999 by and
          among the Company, First Reserve Fund VII, Limited Partnership
          and First Reserve Fund VIII, Limited Partnership (incorporated
          herein by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-
          Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1999).

  4.3     Registration Rights Agreement dated of July 15, 1999 by and among
          the Company and certain stockholders named therein (incorporated
          herein by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
          for the quarter ended June 30, 1999).

  4.4     Stockholders' Agreement dated as of July 15, 1999 by and among
          the Company, First Reserve Fund VII, Limited Partnership and
          First Reserve Fund VIII, Limited Partnership (incorporated herein
          by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
          the quarter ended June 30, 1999).

  27.1    Financial Data Schedule.


b) Reports on Form 8-K.  The following report on Form 8-K was filed
   during the quarter ended March 31, 2000:

   On  March 22, 2000, the Company filed  a  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K
   reporting,  under  Items 5 and 7, the results for the fourth quarter and
   year 1999.


                                  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 thereunto duly authorized.


                              SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC.



Date:  MAY 12, 2000           BY: /S/ TERENCE E. HALL
                                 -------------------------------------
                                      Terence E. Hall
                                 Chairman of the Board,
                                 Chief Executive Officer and President
                                 (Principal Executive Officer)



Date:  MAY 12, 2000           BY: /S/ ROBERT S. TAYLOR
                                 -------------------------------------
                                      Robert S. Taylor
                                      Chief Financial Officer
                                      (Principal Financial and Accounting
                                      Officer)




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