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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): January 22, 2008

Unit Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

Oklahoma
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 8 - Other Events.
 
Item 8.01 Other Events. 
 
                On January 22, 2008, Unit Corporation issued a press release announcing its 2007 year end reserves, 2008 capital expenditure budget and a summary of its current hedging position for Unit Petroleum and Superior Pipeline Company. Unit Corporation also announced certain operations data for 2007 and an acquisition completed in January 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

 
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(d)
Exhibits.

Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press release announcing Unit Corporation's total proved reserves, 2008 capital expenditure
budget, hedging activity and operations 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: January 22, 2008
By: /s/ Mark E. Schell
  
 
       Mark E. Schell
 
 
       Senior Vice President
 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Description
99.1
Press release announcing Unit Corporation's total proved reserves, 2008 capital expenditure
 
budget, hedging activity and operations update.