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): July 25, 2008
ALLIS-CHALMERS ENERGY INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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001-02199
(Commission File
Number)
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39-0126090
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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5075 Westheimer
Suite 890
Houston, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices)
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77056
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (713) 369-0550
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 (see General Instruction
A.2. below):
þ 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 13e-4(c) 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))
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On July 25, 2008, Allis-Chalmers Energy Inc. issued a press release announcing the intent to
offer $350 million of senior notes in a private placement. A copy of the press release announcing
the intent to offer senior notes is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is
incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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99.1
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Press Release, dated July 25, 2008. |