Unassociated Document

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 5, 2009

Unit Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware
  
1-9260
  
73-1283193
  
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  
(Commission File Number)
  
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
  



7130 South Lewis, Suite 1000, Tulsa, Oklahoma
  
74136
  
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)
  


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (918) 493-7700

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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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Section 8 - Other Events.
 
Item 8.01 Other Events. 
 
                On February 5, 2009, Unit Corporation issued a press release announcing its 2008 year end oil and natural gas reserves, a summary of its current hedging position for Unit Petroleum Company, information regarding its 2008 ceiling test impairment and 2009 capital expenditure budget. Unit Corporation also announced certain operations data for 2008.
 
                The press release furnished as an exhibit to this report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, as disclosed by the Company from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these factors, the Company's actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise forward looking statements after the date of this report to conform them to actual results.
 
        A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.


Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)
Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.
  

Not Applicable.

(b)
Pro Forma Financial Information.
  

Not Applicable.

(c)
Shell Company Transactions.

Not Applicable.

(d)
Exhibits.
  

Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press Release announcing Unit Corporation's total oil and natural gas proved reserves, hedging activity for Unit Petroleum Company, 2008 ceiling test impairment, 2009 capital expenditure budget and 2008 operatons update.
 
 
 
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.

 
Unit Corporation
   
Date: February 5, 2009
By:  /s/ Mark E. Schell
 
Mark E. Schell
 
Senior Vice President
  and General Counsel 
 
 
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EXHIBIT INDEX

Description
99.1
Press Release announcing Unit Corporation's total oil and natural gas proved reserves, hedging activity for Unit Petroleum Company, 2008 ceiling test impairment, 2009 capital expenditure budget and 2008 operatons update.