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): October 20, 2004
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.)
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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release issued by Newpark Resources, Inc. on October 20, 2004.
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 20, 2004, Newpark Resources, Inc. issued a press release
announcing preliminary results for the three months ended September 30, 2004.
The press release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
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: October 20, 2004 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 October 20, 2004