Form 8-K
 
 

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): May 10, 2011

NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

         
Delaware   1-2960   72-1123385
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)
     
2700 Research Forest Drive, Suite 100
The Woodlands, TX
  77381
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 362-6800

 
 
(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:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 
 

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On May 11, 2011 Paul L. Howes, President and Chief Executive Officer and James E. Braun, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Newpark Resources, Inc. (“Newpark”), provided the information furnished in Exhibit 99.1 to this report to current and potential investors. Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated in this Item 7.01 by reference. The materials will also be posted in the Investor Information section of Newpark’s website, http://www.newpark.com for 90 days after the event.

The information referenced under Item 7.01 (including Exhibit 99.1 referenced in Item 9.01 below) of this Current Report on Form 8-K is being “furnished” under “Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure” and, as such, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information set forth in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 referenced in Item 9.01 below) shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement, report or other document filed by Newpark pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. Newpark does not undertake to update the information as posted on its website; however, it may post additional information included in future press releases and Forms 8-K, as well as posting its periodic Exchange Act reports.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Presentation to Current and Potential Investors.

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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: May 10, 2011

By: /s/ James E. Braun                 
James E. Braun, Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

     
Exhibit No.   Description
99.1
  Presentation to Current and Potential Investors.

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