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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): February 16, 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.)
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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On February 16, 2005, Newpark Resources, Inc. issued a press release
announcing that James D. Cole, chairman and chief executive officer, will
present at EnerCom's Oilservice Conference/TM/in San Francisco on Thursday,
February 17 at 11:00 a.m. PST (2:00 p.m. EST). The press release is attached to
this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release issued by Newpark Resources, Inc. on February 16, 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: February 16, 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 February 16, 2005