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 3, 2005
Unit Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Oklahoma 1-9260 73-1283193
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) 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
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following provisions:
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Section 2 - Financial Information.
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
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On May 3, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing its
results of operations for the three month period ending March 31, 2005.
A copy of that release is furnished with this filing as Exhibit 99.1.
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.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.
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Not Applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
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Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
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99.1 Unit Corporation press release dated May 3, 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.
Unit Corporation
Date: May 3, 2005 By: /s/ David T. Merrill
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Name: David T. Merrill
Title: Chief Financial Officer &
Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Unit Corporation press release dated May 3, 2005