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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): October 16, 2006

(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:


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

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

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

 
  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 
 
Section 7 - Regulation FD.
 
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
 
On October 16, 2006, Unit Corporation announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Unit Petroleum Company, has closed the previously announced acquisition of Brighton Energy, LLC, a privately owned oil and natural gas company for approximately $67.0 million in cash. The majority of the acquired reserves are located in the Anadarko and Gulf Coast basins of Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana, with additional reserves in Arkansas, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota and Wyoming. This acquisition is effective August 1, 2006.
 
This press release, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K, 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.
 
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.
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(d)
Exhibits.
  
       The following exhibits are furnished or filed herewith:
 
99.1
 
Unit Corporation press release dated October 16, 2006.
  


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: October 17, 2006
By:  /s/ Mark E. Schell
  
 
Name: Mark E. Schell
 
 
Title: Senior Vice President
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX



Exhibit No.  
Description
  
   
99.1
 
Unit Corporation press release dated October 16, 2006.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 


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