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): August 3, 2010
ALLIS-CHALMERS ENERGY INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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001-02199
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39-0126090 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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5075 Westheimer
Suite 890
Houston, Texas
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77056 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 369-0550
(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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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
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| Item 2.02 |
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Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
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| Item 7.01 |
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Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On August 3, 2010, Allis-Chalmers Energy Inc. (the “Company”) announced earnings results for
the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as
Exhibit 99.1.
The exhibit described above is not being “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, but is being furnished solely to comply with Item 2.02 of Form
8-K and Regulation FD promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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| Item 9.01. |
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Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
d) Exhibits
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Description |
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99.1
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Press Release, dated August 3, 2010. |
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.
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ALLIS-CHALMERS ENERGY INC.
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| Date: August 2, 2010 |
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/s/ Theodore F. Pound III
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Theodore F. Pound III |
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General Counsel &
Secretary |
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