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): April 24, 2008
SUPERIOR OFFSHORE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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1-33412
(Commission File Number)
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72-1264943
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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| 717 Texas Avenue, Suite 3150 |
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Houston, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices)
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77002
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 910-1875
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| Item 1.03 |
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Bankruptcy or Receivership. |
On April 24, 2008, Superior Offshore International, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the
“Company”) filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the
“Bankruptcy Code”), in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the
“Court”) (Case No. 08-32590-H2-11). The Company will continue to operate its business as “debtor
in possession” under the jurisdiction of the Court in accordance with the applicable provisions of
the Bankruptcy Code and orders of the Court.
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| Item 9.01 |
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Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits.
The following exhibits are filed herewith:
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Press Release issued by Superior Offshore International, Inc. dated April 25, 2008. |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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SUPERIOR OFFSHORE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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| Dated: April 25, 2008 |
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/s/ H. Malcolm Lovett
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H. Malcolm Lovett |
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Chief Restructuring Officer |
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