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As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2007.
Registration No. 333-_____
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM S-3
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
Superior Energy Services, Inc.
For Co-Registrants, See Table of Co-Registrants.
(Exact name of each registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
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(Primary Standard Industrial Classification
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or organization)
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Code Number) |
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1105 Peters Road
Harvey, Louisiana 70058
(504) 362-4321
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code, of registrants principal executive offices)
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Robert S. Taylor
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Copy to: |
Chief Financial Officer
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William B. Masters |
Superior Energy Services, Inc.
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Scott D. Chenevert |
1105 Peters Road
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Jones, Walker, Waechter, |
Harvey, Louisiana 70058
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Poitevent, Carrère & Denègre, L.L.P. |
(504) 362-4321
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201 St. Charles Avenue, 51st Floor |
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number,
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New Orleans, Louisiana 70170 |
including area code, of agent for service)
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(504) 582-8278 |
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Fax: (504) 589-8278 |
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public:
As soon as practicable after this registration statement becomes effective.
If the only securities being registered on this Form are being offered pursuant to dividend or
interest reinvestment plans,
please check the following box.
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If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or
continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415
under the Securities Act of 1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or
interest reinvestment plans, check the following
box.
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If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule
462(b) under the Securities Act, please
check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier
effective registration statement for the same offering. o
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities
Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the
earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o
If this Form is a registration statement pursuant to General Instruction I.D. or a
post-effective amendment thereto that shall become effective upon filing with the Commission
pursuant to Rule 462(e) under the Securities Act, check the following box. þ
If this Form is a post-effective amendment to a registration statement filed pursuant to
General Instruction I.D. filed to register additional securities or additional classes of
securities pursuant to Rule 413(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box. o
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maximum offering |
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registration fee |
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1.50% Senior Exchangeable Notes due
2026 of SESI, L.L.C. |
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Common Shares of Superior Energy
Services, Inc. par value $0.001 per
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8,776,560 |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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Senior Guarantees |
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Represents the aggregate principal amount of notes that we sold in a private placement on
December 12, 2006 being registered for resale. |
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Estimated solely for purposes of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(o)
under the Securities Act. |
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Represents the maximum number of common shares that may be issued upon exchange of the notes
registered hereby. Pursuant to Rule 416(a) under the Securities Act, this registration
statement shall be deemed to cover any additional number of common shares as may be issued
from time to time upon exchange of the notes to prevent dilution as a result of stock splits,
stock dividends or similar transactions. No additional consideration will be received for the
common shares. Therefore, no registration fee is required pursuant to Rule 457(i). |
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Pursuant to Rule 457(n) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, no separate filing fee
is payable with respect to the guarantees of the notes being registered. |
TABLE OF CO-REGISTRANTS
Each of the following subsidiaries of Superior Energy Services, Inc., and each other
subsidiary that is or becomes a guarantor of the securities registered hereby, is hereby deemed to
be a registrant.
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JURISDICTION OF |
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I.R.S. EMPLOYER |
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INCORPORATION OR |
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IDENTIFICATION |
EXACT NAME OF ADDITIONAL REGISTRANTS* |
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SESI, L.L.C. |
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Delaware |
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76-0664124 |
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1105 Peters Road, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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76-0664198 |
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Blowout Tools, Inc. |
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Texas |
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76-0111962 |
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Concentric Pipe and Tool Rentals, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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76-0664127 |
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Connection Technology, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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76-0664128 |
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CSI Technologies, LLC |
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Texas |
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47-0946936 |
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Drilling Logistics, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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76-0664199 |
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Fastorq, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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76-0664133 |
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H.B. Rentals, L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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72-1307291 |
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International Snubbing Services, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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76-0664134 |
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Non-Magnetic Rental Tools, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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ProActive Compliance, L.L.C. |
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Delaware |
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20-4803434 |
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Production Management Industries, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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76-0664137 |
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SE Finance LP |
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Delaware |
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76-0668090 |
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SEGEN LLC |
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Delaware |
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72-1491885 |
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SELIM LLC |
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Delaware |
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72-1491884 |
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SEMO, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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81-0583622 |
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SEMSE, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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81-0583620 |
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SPN Resources, LLC |
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Louisiana |
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16-1671971 |
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Stabil Drill Specialties, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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76-0664138 |
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Sub-Surface Tools, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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76-0664195 |
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Superior Canada Holding, Inc. |
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Delaware |
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20-0833087 |
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Superior Energy Services, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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76-0664196 |
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Superior Inspection Services, Inc. |
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Louisiana |
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72-1454991 |
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Universal Fishing and Rental Tools, Inc. |
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Louisiana |
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02-0634841 |
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Warrior Energy Services Corporation |
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Delaware |
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20-8009424 |
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Wild Well Control, Inc. |
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Texas |
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74-1873477 |
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Workstrings, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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72-1340390 |
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The address for each of the co-registrants is 1105 Peters Road, Harvey, Louisiana, 70058,
telephone (504) 362-4321. |
PROSPECTUS
$400,000,000
1.50% SENIOR EXCHANGEABLE NOTES DUE 2026
of
SESI, L.L.C.
Unconditionally Guaranteed by Superior Energy Services, Inc.
This prospectus relates to $400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 1.50% Senior
Exchangeable Notes Due 2026 (the notes) of SESI, L.L.C. (SESI) we sold in private placement on
December 12, 2006 and the common shares of our parent company, Superior Energy Services, Inc.
(Superior Energy) issuable upon exchange or repurchase of such notes. These securities will be
offered and sold by selling security holders named in this prospectus or in any supplement to this
prospectus. See Selling Security Holders beginning on page 52. We will not receive any of the
proceeds from the sale by the selling security holders of the securities offered by this
prospectus.
The notes bear interest at a rate of 1.50% per annum until, but excluding, December 15, 2011,
decreasing to a rate of 1.25% per annum thereafter. Interest is payable semiannually in arrears on
December 15 and June 15 of each year, beginning June 15, 2007.
Holders may exchange their notes for shares of common stock of our parent, Superior Energy, at
their option at any time prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding
the maturity date under the following circumstances: (1) during any fiscal quarter (and only during
such fiscal quarter) commencing after March 31, 2007, if the last reported sale price of Superior
Energys common stock is greater than or equal to 135% of the applicable exchange price of the
notes for at least 20 trading days in the period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last
trading day of the preceding fiscal quarter; (2) prior to December 15, 2011, during the five
business-day period after any ten consecutive trading-day period (the measurement period) in
which the trading price of $1,000 principal amount of notes for each trading day in the measurement
period was less than 95% of the product of the last reported sale price of Superior Energys common
stock and the exchange rate on such trading day; (3) if the notes have been called for redemption;
or (4) upon the occurrence of specified corporate transactions described in this prospectus.
Holders may also exchange their notes at their option at any time beginning on September 15, 2026,
and ending at the close of business on the second business day immediately preceding the maturity
date. Upon exchange, we will have the right to deliver either (i) in the case of any exchange prior
to December 15, 2011 other than an exchange related to our call of notes for redemption, shares of
Superior Energys common stock based upon the applicable exchange rate or (ii) a combination of
cash and shares of Superior Energys common stock, if any, based on a daily exchange value (as
described herein) calculated on a proportionate basis for each day of the 25 trading-day
observation period.
The initial exchange rate is 21.9414 shares of Superior Energys common stock per $1,000
principal amount of notes, equivalent to an initial exchange price of approximately $45.58 per
share of common stock. The exchange rate is subject to adjustment in some events but will not be
adjusted for accrued interest. In addition, following certain corporate transactions that occur
prior to December 15, 2011 and that also constitute fundamental changes, we will increase the
exchange rate for holders who elect to exchange notes in connection with such corporate
transactions in certain circumstances.
We may not redeem the notes before December 15, 2011. On or after December 15, 2011, we may
redeem all or part of the notes at any time. Any redemption of the notes will be for cash at 100%
of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but
excluding, the redemption date.
Subject to certain conditions described in this prospectus, holders may require us to purchase
all or a portion of their notes on each of December 15, 2011, December 15, 2016 and December 15,
2021. In addition, if Superior Energy experiences specified types of corporate transactions,
holders may require us to purchase all or a portion of their notes. Any repurchase of the notes
pursuant to these provisions will be for cash at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of
the notes to be purchased plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the purchase
date.
The notes are our senior, unsecured obligations, and rank equal in right of payment to all of
our other existing and future senior indebtedness. The notes are guaranteed on a senior, unsecured
basis by Superior Energy and our current domestic subsidiaries that guarantee our outstanding 6
7/8% Senior Notes due 2014. Future subsidiaries that guarantee any indebtedness of SESI, Superior
Energy or a domestic subsidiary of SESI will also guarantee the notes. The notes and Superior
Energys and our subsidiaries
guarantees are effectively subordinated to all of our, Superior Energys and our subsidiary
guarantors secured indebtedness, including indebtedness under our credit facility, to the extent
of the collateral securing such indebtedness.
The notes are eligible for trading on The PORTALSM Market. Superior Energys common
stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SPN. The last reported sale price
of Superior Energys common stock on the New York Stock Exchange
on April 30, 2007 was $36.33 per share.
See Risk Factors beginning on page 6 for a discussion of certain risks that you should
consider in connection with an investment in the securities offered by this prospectus.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has
approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the accuracy of this prospectus. Any
representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The date of this prospectus is May 1, 2007
In making your investment decision, you should rely only on the information contained or
incorporated by reference in this prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with
any other information. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you
should not rely on it.
You should not assume that the information contained in this prospectus is accurate as of any
date other than the date on the front cover of this prospectus. You should not assume that the
information contained in the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus is accurate as
of any date other than the respective dates of those documents. Our business, financial condition,
results of operations and prospectus may have changed since those dates.
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
This prospectus summary highlights selected information contained elsewhere or incorporated by
reference in this prospectus. We urge you to carefully read all of this prospectus and the
documents incorporated by reference, including our consolidated financial statements and
accompanying notes, to gain a fuller understanding of our business and the terms of the notes, as
well as some of the other considerations that may be important to you, before making your
investment decision. You should pay special attention to the Risk Factors section of this
prospectus to determine whether an investment in the notes is appropriate for you. In addition,
certain statements include forward-looking information which involves risks and uncertainties. See
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements. In this prospectus, the Company, we,
our and us refer to SESI, L.L.C., the issuer of the notes, its parent, Superior Energy
Services, Inc., and their subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated. References to Superior Energy
are to Superior Energy Services, Inc., SESIs parent company and the issuer of the common stock for
which the notes are exchangeable, and not to any of its subsidiaries. References to SESI are to
SESI, L.L.C., the issuer of the notes, and not to Superior Energy or any of their subsidiaries.
Our Company
We are a leading, highly diversified provider of specialized oilfield services and equipment.
We focus on serving the drilling-related needs of oil and gas companies primarily through our
rental tools segment, and the production-related needs of oil and gas companies through our well
intervention, rental tools and marine segments. We believe that we are one of the few companies
capable of providing the services, tools and liftboats necessary to maintain, enhance and extend
the life of offshore producing wells, as well as plug and abandonment services at the end of their
life cycle. We also own and operate mature oil and gas properties in the Gulf of Mexico. We believe
that our ability to provide our customers with multiple services and to coordinate and integrate
their delivery allows us to maximize efficiency, reduce lead-time and provide cost-effective
solutions for our customers. We have expanded geographically so that we now have a significant
presence in both select domestic land and international markets.
Our Business
Our operations are organized into the following four business segments:
Well Intervention Services. We provide well intervention services that stimulate oil
and gas production. Our well intervention services include coiled tubing, electric line, pumping
and stimulation, gas lift, well control, snubbing, recompletion, engineering and well evaluation
services, platform and field management, offshore oil and gas cleaning, decommissioning, plug and
abandonment and mechanical wireline. We believe we are the leading provider of mechanical wireline
services in the Gulf of Mexico with approximately 210 offshore wireline units, 90 land wireline
units and 10 dedicated liftboats configured specifically for wireline services. We also believe we
are a leading provider of rigless plug and abandonment services in the Gulf of Mexico. We recently
completed construction of an 880-ton derrick barge which was deployed off the coast of Malaysia
under a charter that is scheduled to run through October 2007. We also manufacture and sell
specialized drilling rig instrumentation equipment.
In December 2006, we significantly expanded the domestic land presence of our well
intervention segment when we acquired Warrior Energy Services Corporation (Warrior), a provider
of production-related services. Warrior has 82 electric line units, 15 rig-assist snubbing units
and six coiled tubing units and provides services onshore in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas,
Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and Wyoming, and
offshore in the Gulf of Mexico.
Rental Tools. We are a leading provider of rental tools. We manufacture, sell and rent
specialized equipment for use with offshore and onshore oil and gas well drilling, completion,
production and workover activities. Through internal growth and acquisitions, we have increased the
size and breadth of our rental tool inventory and geographic scope of operations so that we now
conduct operations offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, onshore in the United States and in select
international market areas. We currently have locations in all of the major staging points in
Louisiana and Texas for offshore oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico and in North
Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Wyoming. Our rental tools segment also conducts operations in
Venezuela, Trinidad, Mexico, Colombia, Eastern Canada, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, the
Middle East, West Africa and the Asia Pacific region. Our rental tools include pressure control
equipment, specialty tubular goods including drill pipe and landing strings, connecting iron,
handling tools, bolting equipment, stabilizers, drill collars and on-site accommodations.
Marine Services. We own and operate a fleet of liftboats that we believe is highly
complementary to our well intervention services. A liftboat is a self-propelled, self-elevating
work platform with legs, cranes and living accommodations. Our fleet consists of 37 liftboats,
including 10 liftboats configured specifically for wireline services (included in our well
intervention segment) and 27 in our rental fleet with leg-lengths ranging from 145 feet to 250
feet. Our liftboat fleet has leg-lengths and deck spaces that are suited to deliver our
production-related bundled services and support customers in their construction, maintenance and
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enhancement projects. All of our liftboats are currently located in the Gulf of Mexico, but we
may reposition some of our larger liftboats to international market areas if opportunities arise.
Oil and Gas Operations. Through our subsidiary, SPN Resources, LLC (SPN Resources),
we acquire mature oil and gas properties in the Gulf of Mexico to provide our customers a
cost-effective alternative to the plugging, abandoning and decommissioning process. Owning oil and
gas properties provides additional opportunities for our well intervention, decommissioning and
platform management services, particularly during periods when demand from our traditional
customers is weak due to cyclical or seasonal factors. Once properties are acquired, we utilize our
production-related assets and services to maintain, enhance and extend existing production of these
properties. At the end of a propertys economic life, we plug and abandon the wells and
decommission and abandon the facilities. As of December 31, 2006, we had interests in 31 offshore
blocks containing 65 structures and approximately 156 producing wells. As of December 31, 2006, we
had reserves of approximately 13.9 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe) with a PV-10 of $230.6
million and approximately 83% of our reserves were classified as proved developed.
Our headquarters are located at 1105 Peters Road, Harvey, Louisiana 70058, and our telephone
number at that address is (504) 362-4321. Our Internet website is http://www.superiorenergy.com.
The information contained on our website or that can be accessed through our website does not
constitute part of this prospectus.
The Offering
This prospectus covers the resale of up to $400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the
notes and the shares of Superior Energys common stock issuable upon exchange of the notes. We
issued and sold a total of $400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the notes on December 12,
2006 in a private placement to certain initial purchasers. The following summary contains basic
information about the notes and is not intended to be complete. It does not contain all the
information that is important to you. For a more complete understanding of the notes, please refer
to the section of this prospectus entitled Description of Notes.
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SESI, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company that is wholly
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Securities
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$400.0 million aggregate principal amount (including $50.0 million
aggregate principal amount subject to an option that the initial
purchasers exercised in full) of 1.50% Senior Exchangeable Notes due
2026. |
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Maturity
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December 15, 2026, unless earlier redeemed, repurchased or exchanged. |
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Interest
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1.50% per annum until, but excluding, December 15, 2011, decreasing
to a rate of 1.25% per annum thereafter. Interest on the notes will
accrue from December 12, 2006. Interest will be payable semiannually
in arrears on December 15 and June 15 of each year, beginning on
June 15, 2007. |
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Exchange Rights
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Holders may exchange their notes at any time prior to the close of
business on the business day immediately preceding the maturity
date, in multiples of $1,000 principal amount, at the option of the
holder under the following circumstances: |
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during any fiscal quarter (and only during that fiscal quarter)
commencing after March 31, 2007, if the last reported sale price of
Superior Energys common stock is greater than or equal to 135% of
the applicable exchange price for at least 20 trading days in the
period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day
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prior to December 15, 2011, during the five business-day period
after any 10 consecutive trading-day period (the measurement
period) in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of
notes for each trading day in the measurement period was less than
95% of the product of the last reported sale price of Superior
Energys common stock and the exchange rate on such trading day; |
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if such notes have been called for redemption; or |
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upon the occurrence of specified corporate transactions described
under Description of Notes Exchange Rights Exchange Upon
Specified Corporate Transactions.
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Holders may also exchange their notes at their option at any time
beginning on September 15, 2026, and ending at the close of business
on the second business day immediately preceding December 15, 2026. |
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The initial exchange rate for the notes is 21.9414 shares of
Superior Energys common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes
(equal to an initial exchange price of approximately $45.58 per
share), subject to adjustment. |
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Upon exchange, SESI will have the right to deliver either (i) in the
case of any exchange prior to December 15, 2011 other than an
exchange related to SESIs call of notes for redemption, shares of
Superior Energys common stock based upon the applicable exchange
rate or (ii) a combination of cash and shares of Superior Energys
common stock, if any, based on a daily exchange value (as described
herein) calculated on a proportionate basis for each day of the 25
trading-day observation period. See Description of Notes Exchange
Rights Payment Upon Exchange. At any time on or before the 28th
scheduled trading day prior to December 15, 2011, SESI may
irrevocably waive in its sole discretion its right to satisfy its
exchange obligations prior to December 15, 2011 solely in shares of
Superior Energys common stock. See Description of Notes Exchange
Rights Exchange After Irrevocable Election to Waive Right to
Settle Solely in Shares of Superior Energys Common Stock. |
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In addition, following certain corporate transactions that occur
prior to December 15, 2011 and that also constitute fundamental
changes (as defined in this prospectus), the exchange rate for a
holder who elects to exchange its notes in connection with such
corporate transactions will be increased in certain circumstances.
See Description of Notes Exchange Rights Exchange Rate
Adjustments Adjustment to Shares Delivered Upon Exchange Upon
Certain Fundamental Changes. If such fundamental change also
constitutes a public acquirer change of control (as defined in this
prospectus), SESI may, in lieu of increasing the exchange rate as
described above, elect to adjust the exchange rate and related
exchange obligation so that the notes are exchangeable for shares of
the acquiring or surviving company. See Description of Notes
Exchange Rights Exchange Rate Adjustments Exchange After a
Public Acquirer Change of Control. |
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You will not receive any additional cash payment or additional
shares representing accrued and unpaid interest, make-whole
premium or additional interest, if any, upon exchange of a note,
except in limited circumstances. Instead, interest will be deemed
paid by the shares or the combination of cash and shares, if any, of
Superior Energys common stock issued to you upon exchange. |
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Notes called for redemption may be surrendered for exchange prior to
5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the third scheduled trading day
immediately preceding the redemption date. |
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Redemption at Our Option
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Prior to December 15, 2011, the notes will not be redeemable. On or
after December 15, 2011, SESI may redeem for cash all or part of the
notes, upon not less than 30 scheduled trading days nor more than
45 scheduled trading days notice before the redemption date by mail
to the trustee, the paying agent and each holder of notes, at 100%
of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, plus accrued
and unpaid interest, including any additional interest, to, but
excluding, the redemption date. See Description of Notes Optional
Redemption. |
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Purchase of Notes by Us at the Option of
the Holder
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Subject to certain conditions described in this prospectus, you have
the right to require SESI to purchase all or a portion of your notes
on each of December 15, 2011, December 15, 2016 and December 15,
2021 (each, a purchase date). In each case, the purchase price
payable will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes
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including any
additional interest, to but excluding the purchase date. SESI will
pay cash for all notes so purchased. See Description of Notes
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Fundamental Change
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If Superior Energy undergoes a fundamental change, you will have the
option to require SESI to purchase all or any portion of your notes.
The fundamental change purchase price will be 100% of the principal
amount of the notes to be purchased plus any accrued and unpaid
interest, including any additional interest, to but excluding the
fundamental change purchase date. SESI will pay cash for all notes
so purchased. See Description of Notes Fundamental Change Permits
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Ranking; Guarantors
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The notes are guaranteed on a senior, unsecured basis by Superior
Energy and all of SESIs current domestic subsidiaries that are
guarantors of SESIs outstanding 6 7/8% Senior Notes due 2014 and
future subsidiaries that guarantee other indebtedness of SESI,
Superior Energy or a domestic subsidiary of SESI. The guarantees are
unsecured senior indebtedness of Superior Energy and the subsidiary
guarantors and have the same ranking with respect to indebtedness of
such guarantors as the notes have with respect to SESIs
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The notes are SESIs, and the guarantees are the guarantors direct,
unsecured senior obligations. Accordingly, they rank: |
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equal to all of SESIs and the guarantors existing and future
senior indebtedness; |
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senior to all of SESIs and the guarantors existing and future
subordinated indebtedness; |
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effectively subordinated to all of SESIs and the guarantors
existing and future secured indebtedness, including indebtedness
under SESIs credit facility, to the extent of the assets securing
such indebtedness; and |
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effectively subordinated to all existing and any future
indebtedness and other liabilities of SESIs subsidiaries that are
not guaranteeing the notes, to the extent of the assets of such
subsidiaries. |
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The indenture pursuant to which the notes were issued does not limit
the amount of debt that Superior Energy, SESI or their subsidiaries
may incur. |
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As of March 31, 2007, we had approximately $712.4 million of
outstanding senior indebtedness and other liabilities (excluding
trade payables, accrued expenses, taxes, decommissioning liabilities
and other long-term liabilities), approximately $16.6 million of
which represented secured indebtedness. |
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Registration Rights
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We have filed a shelf registration statement, of which this
prospectus is a part, under the Securities Act relating to the
resale of the securities. Subject to certain rights to suspend use
of the shelf registration statement, we have agreed to use
reasonable best efforts to keep the shelf registration statement
effective until the date there are no longer any registrable
securities. |
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No Proceeds
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We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale by the selling
security holders of the securities offered by this prospectus. |
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Book-Entry Form
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The notes were issued in book-entry form and were represented by one
or more permanent global certificates deposited with, or on behalf
of, The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and registered in the name
of a nominee of DTC. Beneficial interests in any of the notes will
be shown on, and transfers will be effected only through, records
maintained by DTC or its nominee and any such interest may not be
exchanged for certificated securities, except in limited
circumstances. See Description of Notes Book-Entry, Settlement
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Absence of a Public Market for the Notes
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The notes will not be listed on any securities exchange or included
in any automated quotation system. However, the notes that were
issued in the private placement are eligible for trading in the
PORTALSM Market. The notes sold using this prospectus,
however, will no longer be eligible for trading in the PORTALSM
Market, but may be freely traded in compliance with the
registration statement. |
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Trading Symbol for Superior Energys Common
Stock
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Superior Energys common stock is listed on the New York Stock
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Exchangeable Note Hedge and Warrant
Transactions
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In connection with the December 2006 offering and issuance of the
notes, we entered into one or more exchangeable note hedge
transactions with counterparties that include affiliates of certain
of the initial purchasers. The exchangeable note hedge transactions
are expected to reduce the potential dilution upon exchange of the
notes. We also entered into warrant transactions with the same
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In connection with hedging these transactions, such counterparties
or their affiliates: |
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may enter or may have entered into various derivative transactions
with respect to Superior Energys common stock and/or purchase
shares of Superior Energys common stock in secondary market
transactions concurrently with or shortly after the pricing of the
notes; and |
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may enter into, or unwind, various derivatives and/or purchase or
sell Superior Energys common stock in secondary market transactions
following the pricing of the notes (and are likely to do so during
any observation period in respect of any exchange of notes).
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These activities could have the effect of causing, increasing or
preventing a decline in the price of Superior Energys common stock
concurrently with or shortly after the pricing of the notes. In
addition, such counterparties or their affiliates, may enter into or
unwind various derivatives and/or purchase or sell Superior Energys
common stock in secondary market transactions prior to December 15,
2011 or an earlier redemption date, and are likely to do so during
any observation period, which could materially and adversely impact
the price of the notes and the settlement amount payable upon
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Failure to Comply with Reporting Obligations
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Should we fail to comply with the reporting obligations in the
indenture or fail to comply with the requirements of Section
314(a)(1) of the Trust Indenture Act, your remedy for the 365 days
after the occurrence of such an event of default will consist
exclusively of the right to receive additional interest on the notes
at an annual rate equal to 0.50% of the principal amount of the
notes. See Description of Notes Events of Default. |
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Risk Factors
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You should read carefully the Risk Factors beginning on page 6 of
this prospectus for certain considerations relevant to an investment
in the notes and any shares of Superior Energys common stock for
which the notes, in certain circumstances, are exchangeable. |
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RISK FACTORS
The following information describes certain significant risks and uncertainties inherent in
our business. Some of these risks are described below and in the documents incorporated by
reference in this prospectus, and you should take these risks into account in evaluating us or any
investment decision involving us or in deciding whether to purchase the securities offered hereby.
This section does not describe all risks applicable to us, our industry or our business, and it is
intended only as a summary of certain material risks. You should carefully consider such risks and
uncertainties, together with the other information contained herein and in the documents
incorporated herein by reference. If any of such risks and uncertainties actually occurs, our
business, financial condition or operating results could be harmed substantially and could differ
materially from the plans, projections and other forward-looking statements included elsewhere
herein or in the documents incorporated herein by reference.
Risks Relating to Our Business
We are subject to the cyclical nature of the oil and gas industry.
Demand for the majority of our oilfield services is substantially dependent on the level of
expenditures by the oil and gas industry. This level of activity has traditionally been volatile as
a result of sensitivities to oil and gas prices and generally dependent on the industrys view of
future oil and gas prices. The purchases of the products and services we provide are, to a
substantial extent, deferrable in the event oil and gas companies reduce expenditures. Therefore,
the willingness of our customers to make expenditures is critical to our operations. Oil and gas
prices have historically been volatile and are affected by many factors, including:
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the level of worldwide oil and gas exploration and production; |
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the cost of exploring for, producing and delivering oil and gas; |
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demand for energy, which is affected by worldwide economic activity and population growth; |
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the discovery rate of new oil and gas reserves; |
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political and economic uncertainty, socio-political unrest and regional instability or hostilities; and |
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Although activity levels in production and development sectors of the oil and gas industry are
less immediately affected by changing prices and as a result, less volatile than the exploration
sector, producers generally react to declining oil and gas prices by reducing expenditures. This
has in the past adversely affected and may in the future, adversely affect our business. We are
unable to predict future oil and gas prices or the level of oil and gas industry activity. A
prolonged low level of activity in the oil and gas industry will adversely affect the demand for
our products and services and our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Our industry is highly competitive.
We compete in highly competitive areas of the oilfield services industry. The products and
services of each of our principal industry segments are sold in highly competitive markets, and our
revenues and earnings may be affected by the following factors:
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changes in competitive prices; |
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fluctuations in the level of activity in major markets; |
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an increased number of liftboats in the Gulf of Mexico; |
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general economic conditions; and |
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governmental regulation. |
We compete with the oil and gas industrys largest integrated and independent oilfield service
providers. We believe that the principal competitive factors in the market areas that we serve are
price, product and service quality, availability and technical proficiency.
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Our operations may be adversely affected if our current competitors or new market entrants
introduce new products or services with better features, performance, prices or other
characteristics than our products and services. Further, additional liftboat capacity in the Gulf
of Mexico would increase competition for that service. Competitive pressures or other factors also
may result in significant price competition that could have a material adverse effect on our
results of operations and financial condition. Finally, competition among oilfield service and
equipment providers is also affected by each providers reputation for safety and quality. Although
we believe that our reputation for safety and quality service is good, we cannot guarantee that we
will be able to maintain our competitive position.
Estimates of our oil and gas reserves and potential liabilities relating to our oil and gas
properties may be incorrect.
We acquire mature oil and gas properties in the Gulf of Mexico on an as is basis and assume
all plugging, abandonment, restoration and environmental liability with limited remedies for
breaches of representations and warranties. Acquisitions of these properties require an assessment
of a number of factors beyond our control, including estimates of recoverable reserves, future oil
and gas prices, operating costs and potential environmental and plugging and abandonment
liabilities. These assessments are complex and inherently imprecise, and, with respect to estimates
of oil and gas reserves, require significant decisions and assumptions in the evaluation of
available geological, geophysical, engineering and economic data for each reservoir. In addition,
since these properties are typically mature, our facilities and operations may be more susceptible
to hurricane damage, equipment failure or mechanical problems. In connection with these
assessments, we perform due diligence reviews that we believe are generally consistent with
industry practices. However, our reviews may not reveal all existing or potential problems. In
addition, our reviews may not permit us to become sufficiently familiar with the properties to
fully assess their deficiencies and capabilities. We may not always discover structural,
subsurface, environmental or other problems that may exist or arise.
Actual future production, cash flows, development expenditures, operating and abandonment
expenses and quantities of recoverable oil and gas reserves may vary substantially from those
estimated by us and any significant variance in these assumptions could materially affect the
estimated quantity and value of our proved reserves. Therefore, the risk is that we may
overestimate the value of economically recoverable reserves and/or underestimate the cost of
plugging wells and abandoning production facilities. If costs of abandonment are materially greater
or actual reserves are materially lower than our estimates, they could have an adverse effect on
earnings.
A significant portion of our revenue is derived from our non-United States operations, which
exposes us to additional political, economic and other uncertainties.
Our non-United States revenues account for approximately 15%, 14% and 16% of our total
revenues in 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively. Our international operations are subject to a
number of risks inherent in any business operating in foreign countries including, but not limited
to:
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potential seizure or nationalization of assets; |
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increased operating costs; |
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social unrest, acts of terrorism, war or other armed conflict; |
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modification or renegotiating of contracts; |
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confiscatory taxation or other adverse tax policies; |
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Additionally, our competitiveness in international market areas may be adversely affected by
regulations, including, but not limited to, regulations requiring:
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The occurrence of any of the risks described above could adversely affect our results of
operations and cash flows.
We are susceptible to adverse weather conditions in the Gulf of Mexico.
Certain areas in and near the Gulf of Mexico experience hurricanes and other extreme weather
conditions on a relatively frequent basis. Substantially all of our facilities and assets offshore
and along the Gulf of Mexico, including the structures and pipelines on our offshore oil and gas
properties, are susceptible to damage and/or total loss by these storms. Damage caused by high
winds and turbulent seas could potentially cause us to curtail both service and production
operations for significant periods of time until damage can be assessed and repaired. Moreover,
even if we do not experience direct damage from any of these storms, we may experience disruptions
in our operations because customers may curtail their development activities due to damage to their
platforms, pipelines and other related facilities.
Due to the losses as a consequence of the hurricanes that occurred in the Gulf of Mexico in
2005 and 2004, we have not been able to obtain insurance coverage comparable with that of prior
years, thus putting us at a greater risk of loss due to severe weather conditions. Any significant
uninsured losses could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of
operations and cash flows.
We are vulnerable to the potential difficulties associated with rapid expansion.
We have grown rapidly over the last several years through internal growth and acquisitions of
other companies. We believe that our future success depends on our ability to manage the rapid
growth that we have experienced and the demands from increased responsibility on our management
personnel. The following factors could present difficulties to us:
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If we do not manage these potential difficulties successfully, our operating results could be
adversely affected.
We depend on key personnel.
Our success depends to a great degree on the abilities of our key management personnel,
particularly our chief executive and operating officers and other high-ranking executives. The loss
of the services of one or more of these key employees could adversely affect us.
We might be unable to employ a sufficient number of skilled workers.
The delivery of our products and services require personnel with specialized skills and
experience. As a result, our ability to remain productive and profitable will depend upon our
ability to employ and retain skilled workers. In addition, our ability to expand our operations
depends in part on our ability to increase the size of our skilled labor force. The demand for
skilled workers in our industry is high, and the supply is limited. In addition, although our
employees are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the marine services industry has in
the past been targeted by maritime labor unions in an effort to organize Gulf of Mexico employees.
A significant increase in the wages paid by competing employers or the unionization of our Gulf of
Mexico employees could result in a reduction of our skilled labor force, increases in the wage
rates that we must pay or both. If either of these events were to occur, our capacity and
profitability could be diminished and our growth potential could be impaired.
We depend on significant customers.
We derive a significant amount of our revenue from a small number of major and independent oil
and gas companies. In 2006 and 2005, Shell accounted for approximately 12% and 10% of our total
revenue, respectively. We did not have a single customer account for more than 10% of our total
revenue in 2004. Our inability to continue to perform services for a number of our large existing
customers, if not offset by sales to new or other existing customers, could have a material adverse
effect on our business and operations.
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The dangers inherent in our operations and the limits on insurance coverage could expose us to
potentially significant liability costs and materially interfere with the performance of our
operations.
Our operations are subject to numerous operating risks inherent in the oil and gas industry
that could result in substantial losses. These risks include:
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environmental accidents, including oil spills, gas leaks or ruptures,
uncontrollable flows of oil, gas, brine or well fluids, or other discharges of toxic gases
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Our liftboats are also subject to operating risks such as catastrophic marine disaster,
adverse weather conditions, collisions and navigation errors.
The occurrence of these risks could result in substantial losses due to personal injury, loss
of life, damage to or destruction of wells, production facilities or other property or equipment,
or damages to the environment. In addition, certain of our employees who perform services on
offshore platforms and marine vessels are covered by provisions of the Jones Act, the Death on the
High Seas Act and general maritime law. These laws make the liability limits established by federal
and state workers compensation laws inapplicable to these employees and instead permit them or
their representatives to pursue actions against us for damages for job-related injuries. In such
actions, there is generally no limitation on our potential liability.
Any litigation arising from a catastrophic occurrence involving our services, equipment or oil
and gas production operations could result in large claims for damages. The frequency and severity
of such incidents affect our operating costs, insurability and relationships with customers,
employees and regulators. Any increase in the frequency or severity of such incidents, or the
general level of compensation awards with respect to such incidents, could affect our ability to
obtain projects from oil and gas companies or insurance. We maintain several types of insurance to
cover liabilities arising from our services, including onshore and offshore non-marine operations,
as well as marine vessel operations. These policies include primary and excess umbrella liability
policies with limits of $50 million dollars per occurrence, including sudden and accidental
pollution incidents. We also maintain property insurance on our physical assets, including marine
vessels, and operating equipment. Successful claims for which we are not fully insured may
adversely affect our working capital and profitability.
For our oil and gas operations, we maintain control of well, operators extra expense and
pollution liability coverage, to include our liabilities under the federal Oil Pollution Act of
1990, or OPA. Limits maintained for well control incidents unrelated to windstorms range from $35
million to $50 million per occurrence. We have a limit of $75 million in the aggregate per policy
year for named windstorm related events. The liability limit is $50 million per occurrence for
non-well control events. We also maintain property insurance on our physical assets, including
offshore production facilities and operating equipment. As a result of the losses caused by recent
hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, we experienced substantial increases in our costs of insurance,
as well as increased deductibles and self-insured retentions. Any significant uninsured losses
could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash
flows.
The cost of many of the types of insurance coverage maintained by us has increased
significantly during recent years and resulted in the retention of additional risk by us, primarily
through higher insurance deductibles. Very few insurance underwriters offer certain types of
insurance coverage maintained by us, and there can be no assurance that any particular type of
insurance coverage will continue to be available in the future, that we will not accept retention
of additional risk through higher insurance deductibles or otherwise, or that we will be able to
purchase our desired level of insurance coverage at commercially feasible rates. Further, due to
the losses as a result of hurricanes that occurred in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005 and 2004, we were
not be able to obtain insurance coverage comparable with that of prior years, thus putting us at a
greater risk of loss due to severe weather conditions especially with our oil and gas properties.
In addition, costs have significantly increased for windstorm, or hurricane, coverage which also
impose higher deductibles and limit maximum aggregate recoveries. Any significant uninsured losses
could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash
flows.
The occurrence of any of these risks could also subject us to clean-up obligations, regulatory
investigation, penalties or suspension of operations. Further, our operations may be materially
curtailed, delayed or canceled as a result of numerous factors, including:
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Our oil and gas revenues are subject to commodity price risk.
We are subject to market risk exposure in the pricing applicable to our oil and gas
production. Considering the historical and continued volatility and uncertainty of prices received
for oil and gas production, we have and may continue to enter into hedging arrangements to reduce
our exposure to decreases in the prices of natural gas and oil.
Hedging arrangements expose us to risk of significant financial loss in some circumstances
including circumstances where:
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We cannot assure you that the hedging transactions we enter into will adequately protect us
from declines in the prices of natural gas and oil. In addition, our hedging arrangements will
limit the benefit we would receive from increases in the prices for natural gas and oil.
Factors beyond our control affect our ability to market oil and gas.
The availability of markets and the volatility of product prices are beyond our control and
represent a significant risk. The marketability of our production depends upon the availability and
capacity of gas gathering systems, pipelines and processing facilities. The unavailability or lack
of capacity of these systems and facilities could result in the shut-in of producing wells or the
delay or discontinuance of development plans for properties. Our ability to market oil and gas also
depends on other factors beyond our control, including:
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If these factors were to change dramatically, our ability to market oil and gas could be
adversely affected.
Our inability to control the inherent risks of acquiring businesses could adversely affect our
operations.
Acquisitions have been and we believe will continue to be a key element of our business
strategy. We cannot assure you that we will be able to identify and acquire acceptable acquisition
candidates on terms favorable to us in the future. We may be required to incur substantial
indebtedness to finance future acquisitions. Such additional debt service requirements may impose a
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burden on our results of operations and financial condition. We cannot assure you that we will
be able to successfully consolidate the operations and assets of any acquired business with our own
business. Acquisitions may not perform as expected when the acquisition was made and may be
dilutive to our overall operating results. In addition, our management may not be able to
effectively manage our increased size or operate a new line of business.
We may not be able to acquire oil and gas properties to increase our asset utilization.
Our strategy to increase our asset utilization by performing work on our own properties
depends on our ability to find, acquire, manage and decommission mature Gulf of Mexico oil and gas
properties. Factors that may hinder our ability to acquire these properties include competition,
prevailing oil and natural gas prices and the number of properties for sale. Another factor that
could hinder our ability to acquire oil and gas properties is our ability to assume additional
decommissioning liabilities without posting bonds or providing other financial security to the U.S.
Department of Interior, Minerals Management Service, or MMS, or the sellers of these properties,
the cost of which may render our proposal unattractive to the sellers. In certain instances, the
sellers of these properties may have continuing obligations to us that are unsecured, and although
we believe these arrangements represent minimal credit risk, we cannot guarantee that any seller
will not become a credit risk in the future. If we are unable to find and acquire properties
meeting our criteria on acceptable terms to us, we will not be able to increase the utilization of
our assets and services by performing work on our own properties during seasonal downtime and when
we have available equipment not being utilized by our traditional customer base. We cannot
guarantee that we will be able to locate and acquire such properties.
The nature of our industry subjects us to compliance with regulatory and environmental laws.
Our business is significantly affected by a wide range of local, state and federal statutes,
rules, orders and regulations relating to the oil and gas industry in general, and more
specifically with respect to the environment, health and safety, waste management and the
manufacture, storage, handling and transportation of hazardous wastes. The failure to comply with
these rules and regulations can result in the revocation of permits, corrective action orders,
administrative or civil penalties and criminal prosecution. Further, laws and regulations in this
area are complex and change frequently. Changes in laws or regulations, or their enforcement, could
subject us to material costs.
Our oil and gas operations are conducted on federal leases that are administered by MMS and
are required to comply with the regulations and orders promulgated by MMS under the Outer
Continental Shelf Lands Act. MMS regulations also establish construction requirements for
production facilities located on federal offshore leases and govern the plugging and abandonment of
wells and the removal of production facilities from these leases. Under limited circumstances, MMS
could require us to suspend or terminate our operations on a federal lease. MMS also establishes
the basis for royalty payments due under federal oil and natural gas leases through regulations
issued under applicable statutory authority.
Our oil and gas operations are also subject to certain requirements under OPA. Under OPA and
its implementing regulations, responsible parties, including owners and operators of certain
vessels and offshore facilities, are strictly liable for damages resulting from spills of oil and
other related substances in the United States waters, subject to certain limitations. OPA also
requires a responsible party to submit proof of its financial ability to cover environmental
cleanup and restoration costs that could be incurred in connection with an oil spill. Further, OPA
imposes other requirements, such as the preparation of oil spill response plans. In the event of a
substantial oil spill originating from one of our facilities, we could be required to expend
potentially significant amounts of capital which could have a material adverse effect on our future
operations and financial results.
We have compliance costs and potential environmental liabilities with respect to our offshore
and onshore operations, including our environmental cleaning services. Certain environmental laws
provide for joint and several liabilities for remediation of spills and releases of hazardous
substances. These environmental statutes may impose liability without regard to negligence or
fault. In addition, we may be subject to claims alleging personal injury or property damage as a
result of alleged exposure to hazardous substances. We believe that our present operations
substantially comply with applicable federal and state pollution control and environmental
protection laws and regulations. We also believe that compliance with such laws has not had a
material adverse effect on our operations. However, we are unable to predict whether environmental
laws and regulations will have a material adverse effect on our future operations and financial
results. Sanctions for noncompliance may include revocation of permits, corrective action orders,
administrative or civil penalties and criminal prosecution.
Federal, state and local statutes and regulations require permits for drilling operations,
drilling bonds and plugging and abandonment and reports concerning operations. Federal and state
laws that also require owners of non-producing wells to plug the well and remove all exposed piping
and rigging before the well is permanently abandoned significantly affect the demand for our plug
and abandonment services. A decrease in the level of enforcement of such laws and regulations in
the future would adversely affect the demand for our services and products. In addition, demand for
our services is affected by changing taxes, price controls and other laws and regulations relating
to the oil and gas industry generally. The adoption of laws and regulations curtailing exploration
and development drilling for oil and gas in our areas of operations for economic, environmental or
other policy reasons could also adversely affect our operations by limiting demand for our
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The regulatory burden on our business increases our costs and, consequently, affects our
profitability. We are unable to predict the level of enforcement of existing laws and regulations,
how such laws and regulations may be interpreted by enforcement agencies or court rulings, or
whether additional laws and regulations will be adopted. We are also unable to predict the effect
that any such events may have on us, our business, or our financial condition.
A terrorist attack or armed conflict could harm our business.
Terrorist activities, anti-terrorist efforts and other armed conflict involving the United
States may adversely affect the United States and global economies and could prevent us from
meeting our financial and other obligations. If any of these events occur, the resulting political
instability and societal disruption could reduce overall demand for oil and natural gas,
potentially putting downward pressure on demand for our services and causing a reduction in our
revenues. Oil and gas related facilities could be direct targets of terrorist attacks, and our
operations could be adversely impacted if infrastructure integral to customers operations is
destroyed or damaged. Costs for insurance and other security may increase as a result of these
threats, and some insurance coverage may become more difficult to obtain, if available at all.
Risks Relating to the Notes
Although the notes are referred to as senior notes, the notes are effectively subordinated to the
rights of our and the guarantors existing and future secured creditors and any liabilities of our
non-guarantor subsidiaries.
The notes are our senior unsecured obligations and rank equally in right of payment to all of
our other existing and future senior indebtedness, including our outstanding 6 7/8% Senior Notes
due 2014 and indebtedness under our credit facility. The notes are being guaranteed on a senior
basis by Superior Energy and our current domestic significant subsidiaries, which are the same
guarantors of our outstanding 6 7/8% Senior Notes due 2014. In addition, future subsidiaries that
guarantee any indebtedness of SESI, Superior Energy or any domestic subsidiary of SESI will also
guarantees the notes. The notes rank equally in right of payment to all of Superior Energys and
such subsidiary guarantors other existing and future senior indebtedness. However, the notes are
structurally subordinated to all of the indebtedness and other liabilities of our non-guarantor
subsidiaries. The notes are also effectively subordinated to all of our, Superior Energys and the
subsidiary guarantors secured indebtedness, including indebtedness under our credit facility, to
the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness.
Holders of our, Superior Energys or our subsidiary guarantors existing and future secured
indebtedness will have claims that are senior to your claims as holders of the notes, to the extent
of the value of the assets securing such other indebtedness. The notes are effectively subordinated
to existing secured financings and any other secured indebtedness incurred by us, Superior Energy
or our subsidiary guarantors. As a result, in the event of any distribution or payment of our,
Superior Energys or our subsidiary guarantors assets in any bankruptcy, liquidation or
dissolution, holders of secured indebtedness will have prior claim to those assets that constitute
their collateral. Holders of the notes will participate ratably with all holders of our, Superior
Energys and our subsidiary guarantors unsecured indebtedness that is deemed to be of the same
class as the notes or the guarantees, as the case may be, and potentially with all of our general
creditors, based on the respective amounts owed to each holder or creditor, in our, Superior
Energys or our subsidiary guarantors remaining assets. In any of the foregoing events, we cannot
assure you that there will be sufficient assets to pay amounts due on the notes.
As of March 31, 2007, we had approximately $712.4 million of outstanding senior indebtedness
and other liabilities (excluding trade payables, accrued expenses, taxes, decommissioning
liabilities and other long-term liabilities), approximately $16.6 million of which represented
secured indebtedness.
A fundamental change may adversely affect us or the notes.
You may have the right to require us to repurchase your notes upon the occurrence of a
fundamental change as described in Description of Notes Fundamental Change Permits Holders to
Require SESI to Purchase Notes. Future debt we may incur in connection with a fundamental change
may limit our ability to repurchase the notes upon a fundamental change. Also, if a fundamental
change occurs, we cannot assure you that we will have enough funds to repurchase all the notes.
Furthermore, the fundamental change provisions, including the provisions requiring us to
increase the exchange rate by a number of additional shares related to exchanges in connection with
a fundamental change, may in certain circumstances make more difficult or discourage a takeover of
our company and the removal of incumbent management.
We may not have the ability to raise the funds necessary to settle an exchange of the notes or to
purchase the notes upon a fundamental change or on other purchase dates, and our future debt may
contain limitations on our ability to pay cash upon exchange or repurchase of the notes.
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Upon exchange of the notes, we may pay a settlement amount in cash and shares of Superior
Energys common stock, if any, based upon a 25 trading-day observation period. In addition, on
December 15, 2011, December 15, 2016 and December 15, 2021, holders of the notes may require us to
purchase their notes for cash. See Description of Notes Purchase of Notes by Us at the Option of
the Holder. Holders may also require us to purchase their notes upon a fundamental change as
described under Description of Notes Fundamental Change Permits Holders to Require Us to
Purchase Notes. We cannot assure you that we would have sufficient financial resources, or would
be able to arrange financing, to pay the settlement amount in cash, or the purchase price or
fundamental change purchase price for the notes tendered by the holders in cash.
Further, our ability to pay the settlement amount in cash, or the purchase price or
fundamental change purchase price for the notes in cash will be subject to limitations we may have
in our credit facilities or any other indebtedness we may have in the future. If you exchange your
notes or require us to repurchase them, we may seek the consent of our lenders or attempt to
refinance our debt, but there can be no assurance that we will be able to do so.
Failure by us to pay the settlement amount upon exchange or purchase the notes when required
will result in an event of default with respect to the notes, which may also result in the
acceleration of our other indebtedness.
Future sales of Superior Energys common stock or the issuance of other equity may adversely affect
the market price of Superior Energys common stock and the value of the notes.
Sales of Superior Energys common stock or other equity-related securities could depress the
market price of the notes, Superior Energys common stock, or both, and impair our ability to raise
capital through the sale of additional equity securities. We cannot predict the effect that future
sales of Superior Energys common stock or other equity-related securities would have on the market
price of Superior Energys common stock or the value of the notes. The price of Superior Energys
common stock could he affected by possible sales of Superior Energys common stock by investors who
view the notes as a more attractive means of equity participation in our company and by hedging or
arbitrage trading activity that we expect to develop involving Superior Energys common stock. The
hedging or arbitrage could, in turn, affect the market price of the notes.
The market price of the notes could be significantly affected by the market price of Superior
Energys common stock and other factors.
We expect that the market price of our notes will be significantly affected by the market
price of Superior Energys common stock. This may result in greater volatility in the market price
of the notes than would be expected for non-exchangeable debt securities. The market price of
Superior Energys common stock will likely continue to fluctuate in response to factors including
the factors discussed elsewhere in Risk Factors, many of which are beyond our control.
The conditional exchange feature of the notes could result in your receiving less than the value of
the common stock or cash and common stock, as applicable, for which a note would otherwise be
exchangeable.
Prior to September 15, 2026, the notes are exchangeable for cash and shares of Superior
Energys common stock only if specified conditions are met. If the specific conditions for exchange
are not met, you will not be able to exchange your notes, and you may not be able to receive the
value of the common stock or cash and common stock, as applicable, for which the notes would
otherwise be exchangeable.
Upon exchange of the notes, we will pay a settlement amount consisting of cash and shares of
Superior Energys common stock, if any, based upon a specified observation period.
Generally, we will satisfy our exchange obligation to holders by paying cash and by delivering
shares of Superior Energys common stock based on a daily exchange value calculated on a
proportionate basis for each trading day of the 25 trading-day observation period. Accordingly,
upon exchange of a note, holders might not receive any shares of Superior Energys common stock, or
they might receive fewer shares of common stock relative to the exchange value of the note as of
the exchange date. In addition, because of the 25 trading-day observation period and settlement
mechanics, settlement will be delayed until at least the 28th trading day following the related
exchange date (and possibly later). See Description of Notes Exchange Rights Payment Upon
Exchange. Upon exchange of the notes, you may receive less proceeds than expected because the
value of Superior Energys common stock may decline (or not appreciate as much as you may expect)
between the exchange date and the day the settlement amount of your notes is determined.
The notes are not protected by restrictive covenants.
The indenture governing the notes does not contain any financial or operating covenants or
restrictions on the payments of dividends, the incurrence of indebtedness or the issuance or
repurchase of securities by us, Superior Energy or any of our subsidiaries. The indenture contains
no covenants or other provisions to afford protection to holders of the notes in the event of a
fundamental change involving us except to the extent described under Description of Notes
Fundamental Change Permits Holders to Require
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SESI to Purchase Notes, Description of Notes Exchange Rights-Exchange Rate Adjustments
Adjustment to Shares Delivered Upon Exchange Upon Certain Fundamental Changes and Description of
Notes Exchange Rights Exchange Rate Adjustments Exchange After a Public Acquirer Change of
Control.
The adjustment to the exchange rate for notes exchanged in connection with specified corporate
transactions may not adequately compensate you for any lost value of your notes as a result of such
transaction.
If a specified corporate transaction that constitutes a fundamental change occurs prior to
December 15, 2011 we will, under certain circumstances, increase the exchange rate by a number of
additional shares of Superior Energys common stock for notes exchanged in connection with such
specified corporate transaction. The increase in the exchange rate will be determined based on the
date on which the specified corporate transaction becomes effective and the price paid per share of
Superior Energys common stock in such transaction, as described below under Description of Notes
Exchange Rights-Exchange Rate Adjustments Adjustments to Shares Delivered Upon Exchange Upon
Certain Fundamental Changes. The adjustment to the exchange rate for notes exchanged in connection
with a specified corporate transaction may not adequately compensate you for any lost value of your
notes as a result of such transaction. In addition, if the effective date for the specified
corporate transaction occurs on or after December 15, 2011 or if the price of Superior Energys
common stock in the transaction is greater than $140 per share or less than $33.76 (in each case,
subject to adjustment), no adjustment will be made to the exchange rate. In addition, in no event
will the total number of shares of common stock issuable upon exchange as a result of this
adjustment exceed 29.6209 per $1,000 principal amount of notes, subject to adjustments in the same
manner as the exchange rate as set forth under Description of Notes Exchange Rights Exchange
Rate Adjustments. Our obligation to increase the exchange rate in connection with any such
specified corporate transaction could be considered a penalty, in which case the enforceability
thereof would be subject to general principles of reasonableness of economic remedies.
The exchange rate of the notes may not be adjusted for all dilutive events.
The exchange rate of the notes is subject to adjustment only for certain specified events,
including, but not limited to, the issuance of stock dividends on Superior Energys common stock,
the issuance of certain rights or warrants, subdivisions, combinations, distributions of capital
stock, indebtedness, or assets, cash dividends and certain issuer tender or exchange offers as
described under Description of Notes Exchange Rights Exchange Rate Adjustments. However, the
exchange rate will not be adjusted for other events, such as a third party tender or exchange offer
or an issuance of common stock for cash, that may adversely affect the trading price of the notes
or the common stock.
Some significant restructuring transactions may not constitute a fundamental change, in which case
we would not be obligated to offer to repurchase the notes.
Upon the occurrence of a fundamental change, you have the right to require us to repurchase
your notes. See Description of Notes Fundamental Change Permits Holders to Require Us to
Purchase Notes. However, the fundamental change provisions will not afford protection to holders
of notes in the event of certain transactions. For example, transactions such as leveraged
recapitalizations, refinancings, restructurings, or acquisitions initiated by Superior Energy or
SESI may not constitute a fundamental change requiring us to repurchase the notes. In the event of
any such transaction, the holders would not have the right to require us to repurchase the notes,
even though each of these transactions could increase the amount of our indebtedness, or otherwise
adversely affect our capital structure or any credit ratings, thereby adversely affecting the
holders of notes.
There is no established trading market for the notes.
There is no established trading market for the notes. However, the notes that were issued in
the private placement are eligible for trading in The PORTALSM Market. The notes sold
using this prospectus, however, will no longer be eligible for trading in The PORTALSM
Market, but may be freely traded in compliance with the registration statement. We do not
intend to apply for listing of the notes on any securities exchange or to arrange for quotation on
any automated dealer quotation system. As a result, an active trading market for the notes may not
develop. If an active trading market does not develop or is not maintained, the market price and
liquidity of the notes may be adversely affected. In that case, you may not be able to sell your
notes at a particular time or you may not be able to sell your notes at a favorable price. Future
trading prices of the notes will depend on many factors, including:
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our ability to have a resale registration statement covering the notes and the
common stock issuable upon exchange of the notes declared effective by the Securities and
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Historically, the markets for non-investment grade debt securities have been subject to
disruptions that have caused volatility in prices. It is possible that the markets for the notes
will be subject to disruptions. Any such disruptions may have a negative effect on a holder of the
notes, regardless of our prospects and financial performance.
You may be deemed to have received a taxable distribution without the receipt of any cash.
The exchange rate of the notes will be adjusted in certain circumstances. Under Section 305(c)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the Code), adjustments (or failures to make adjustments)
that have the effect of increasing your proportionate interest in Superior Energys assets or
earnings may in some circumstances result in a deemed distribution to you. Certain of the exchange
rate adjustments with respect to the notes (including, without limitation, adjustments in respect
of taxable dividends to holders of Superior Energys common stock) will result in deemed
distributions to the holders of notes even though they have not received any cash or property as a
result of such adjustments. Any deemed distributions will be taxable as a dividend, return of
capital, or capital gain in accordance with the earnings and profits rules under the Code. In
addition, holders of the notes may, in certain circumstances, be deemed to have received a
distribution subject to U.S. federal withholding taxes (including backup withholding taxes or
withholding taxes for payments to foreign persons). If we pay withholding taxes on behalf of a
holder, we may, at our option, set off such payments against payments of cash and common stock on
the notes. See Certain United States Federal Income Tax Considerations Consequences to U.S.
Holders Constructive Distributions and Certain United States Federal Income Tax Considerations
Consequences to Non-U.S. Holders Dividends and Constructive Distributions.
The exchangeable note hedge and warrant transactions may affect the value of the notes and Superior
Energys common stock.
We entered into exchangeable note hedge and warrant transactions in connection with the
private placement of the notes with counterparties that include affiliates of the initial
purchasers. The exchangeable note hedge transactions are expected to reduce the potential dilution
upon exchange of the notes. However, if the warrants are exercised, such exercise would mitigate
some of that reduction.
In connection with hedging these transactions, such counterparties or their affiliates:
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may enter or may have entered into various derivative transactions with respect
to Superior Energys common stock and/or purchase shares of Superior Energys common stock
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may enter into, or may unwind, various derivatives and/or purchase or sell
Superior Energys common stock in secondary market transactions following the pricing of the
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These activities could have the effect of causing, increasing or preventing a decline in the
price of Superior Energys common stock concurrently with or shortly following the pricing of the
notes.
Such counterparties or their affiliates are likely to modify their hedge positions from time
to time prior to exchange or maturity of the notes by purchasing and/or selling shares of Superior
Energys common stock or entering into or unwinding various derivatives. In addition, we intend to
exercise options we hold under the exchangeable note hedge transactions whenever notes are
exchanged. In order to unwind their hedge position with respect to those exercised options, such
counterparties or their affiliates expect to sell shares of Superior Energys common stock in
secondary market transactions or unwind various derivative transactions with respect to Superior
Energys common stock during the observation period for the exchanged notes. Such hedging
modifications may have a material adverse effect on the settlement amount received in relation to
the exchange of those notes.
The effect, if any, of these exchangeable note hedge and warrant transactions or any of these
hedging activities on the market price of Superior Energys common stock or the notes will depend
in part on market conditions and cannot be ascertained at this time, but any of these activities
could materially and adversely affect the value of Superior Energys common stock and the value of
the notes and, as a result, the number of shares and value of the consideration you will receive
upon the exchange of the notes.
If you hold notes, you are not entitled to any rights with respect to Superior Energys common
stock, but you are subject to all changes made with respect to Superior Energys common stock.
If you hold notes, you are not entitled to any rights with respect to Superior Energys common
stock (including, without limitation, voting rights and rights to receive any dividends or other
distributions on Superior Energys common stock), but you are subject to all changes affecting the
common stock. You will only be entitled to rights on the common stock if and when Superior Energy
delivers shares of common stock to you upon exchange of your notes and in limited cases under the
anti-dilution adjustments of the notes. For example, in the event that an amendment is proposed to
Superior Energys certificate of incorporation or by-laws requiring stockholder approval and the
record date for determining the stockholders of record entitled to vote on the amendment occurs
prior to
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delivery of the common stock, you will not be entitled to vote on the amendment, although you
will nevertheless be subject to any changes in the powers, preferences or special rights of
Superior Energys common stock.
You should consider the U.S. federal income tax consequences of exchanging the notes.
The U.S. federal income tax treatment of the exchange of the notes for a combination of
Superior Energys common stock and cash is uncertain. You are urged to consult your tax advisors
with respect to the U.S. federal income tax consequences resulting from the exchange of notes into
a combination of cash and common stock. A discussion of the U.S. federal income tax consequences of
ownership and disposition of the notes is contained in this prospectus under the heading Certain
United States Federal Income Tax Considerations.
The fundamental change purchase feature of the notes may delay or prevent an otherwise beneficial
takeover attempt of our company.
The terms of the notes require SESI to purchase the notes for cash in the event of a
fundamental change. A takeover of Superior Energy would trigger the requirement that SESI purchase
the notes. This may have the effect of delaying or preventing a takeover of Superior Energy that
would otherwise be beneficial to investors.
Exchange of the notes or exercise of the warrants issued in the warrant transactions may dilute the
ownership interest of existing stockholders, including holders who have previously exchanged their
notes.
The exchange of the notes or exercise of some or all of the warrants Superior Energy issued in
the warrant transactions may dilute the ownership interests of existing stockholders, including
holders who have previously exchanged their notes. Although the exchangeable note hedge
transactions are expected to reduce potential dilution upon exchange of the notes, the warrant
transactions could have a dilutive effect on our earnings per share to the extent that the price of
Superior Energys common stock exceeds the strike price of the warrants. Any sales in the public
market of Superior Energys common stock issuable upon such exchange could adversely affect
prevailing market prices of Superior Energys common stock. In addition, the anticipated exercise
of the warrants for shares of Superior Energys common stock could depress the price of Superior
Energys common stock.
Federal and state statutes allow courts, under specific circumstances, to void guarantees and
require holders of the notes to return payments received from SESI, Superior Energy or the
subsidiary guarantors.
Superior Energy and certain of SESIs subsidiaries guarantee the notes on a senior, unsecured
basis. Under the federal bankruptcy law and comparable provisions of state fraudulent transfer
laws, a guarantee of the notes could be voided, or claims in respect of a guarantee could be
subordinated to all other debts of that guarantor if, among other things, the guarantor, at the
time it incurred the debt evidenced by its guarantee:
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received less than reasonably equivalent value or fair consideration for the
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was engaged or about to engage in a business or transaction for which the
guarantors remaining unencumbered assets constituted unreasonably small capital to carry on
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In addition, any payment by that guarantor pursuant to its guarantee could be voided and
required to be returned to the guarantor, or to a fund for the benefit of the creditors of the
guarantor.
The measures of insolvency for purposes of these fraudulent transfer laws will vary depending
upon the law applied in any proceeding to determine whether a fraudulent transfer has occurred.
Generally, however, a guarantor would he considered insolvent if, at the time it incurred the debt:
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We cannot be sure as to the standards that a court would use to determine whether or not
Superior Energy or the subsidiary guarantors were solvent at the relevant time, or, regardless of
the standard that the court uses, that the issuance of the guarantee of the notes would not be
voided or the guarantee of the notes would not be subordinated to Superior Energys or that
subsidiary guarantors other debt.
If a case were to occur, any guarantee of the notes incurred by Superior Energy or one or more
of the subsidiary guarantors could also be subject to the claim that, since the guarantee was
incurred for our benefit, and only indirectly for the benefit of the guarantor, the obligations of
the applicable guarantor were incurred for less than fair consideration.
A court could thus void the obligations under the guarantee or subordinate the guarantee to
the applicable guarantors other debt or take other action detrimental to holders of the notes.
Risks Related to Superior Energys Common Stock
Superior Energy has no plans to pay dividends on its common stock. You may not receive funds
without selling your shares.
Superior Energy currently intends to retain any future earnings to finance the growth,
development and expansion of our business. Accordingly, Superior Energy does not intend to declare
or pay any dividends on its common stock for the foreseeable future. The declaration, payment and
amount of future dividends, if any, will be at the sole discretion of Superior Energys board of
directors after taking into account various factors, including our financial condition, results of
operations, cash flow from operations, current and anticipated capital requirements and expansion
plans, the income tax laws then in effect and the requirements of Delaware law. In addition, the
indenture governing our 6 7/8% senior notes and the agreement governing our revolving credit
facility include restrictions on Superior Energys ability to pay cash dividends without meeting
certain financial ratios and obtaining the consent of the lenders.
The price of Superior Energys shares of common stock may fluctuate significantly in the future,
and you could lose all or a part of your investment as a result.
The trading price of Superior Energys common stock could be subject to significant
fluctuations, and may decline. The following factors could affect Superior Energys stock price:
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The stock markets in general have also experienced extreme volatility that has often been
unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. This volatility and the realization
of any of the risks described above could cause the market price of Superior Energys common stock
to decline significantly.
Future sales of Superior Energys common stock could adversely affect its market price.
Following this offering, Superior Energy will have a large number of shares of common stock
outstanding and available for resale beginning at various points in time in the future. Sales of a
substantial number of shares of Superior Energys common stock in the public market after this
offering, or the possibility that these sales may occur, could cause the market price for its
common stock to decline. These sales, or the possibility that these sales may occur, could also
make it more difficult for Superior Energy to sell its
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common stock or other equity securities in the future at a time and at a price that it deems
appropriate. As of March 31, 2007, there were 80,671,745 shares of Superior Energys common stock
outstanding, which are freely transferable without restriction or further registration under the
federal securities laws, except for any shares held by its affiliates, sales of which will be
limited by Rule 144 under the Securities Act, absent registration under the Securities Act and for
certain limited contractual restrictions applicable to certain shares.
Superior Energy can issue preferred stock without your approval; which could materially adversely
affect the rights of common stockholders.
Superior Energys certificate of incorporation authorizes it to issue blank check preferred
stock, the designation, number, voting powers, preferences, and rights of which may be fixed or
altered from time to time by Superior Energys board of directors. Accordingly, the board of
directors has the authority, without stockholder approval, to issue preferred stock with rights
that could materially adversely affect the voting power or other rights of the common stock holders
or the market value of the common stock.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain of the statements in this prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference in
this prospectus, including without limitation statements regarding future transactions, constitute
forward-looking statements. These statements include all statements other than statements conveying
historical information or other facts.
Forward-looking statements involve numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from
those expressed or implied in such statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified
by the use of terminology such as: believe, hope, may, anticipate, should, intend, plan, will,
expect, estimate, continue, project, positioned, strategy and similar expressions.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying
assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated. In light of
these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements. Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, we do
not undertake any obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised, however, to consult any further
disclosures on related subjects contained in our filings, from time to time, with the SEC. Although
we believe the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable
assumptions, we can give no assurance that we will attain these expectations or that any deviations
will not be material.
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NO PROCEEDS
The selling security holders will receive all of the proceeds from the sale of the securities
offered by this prospectus. We will not receive any of the proceeds from these sales.
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
The ratio was computed by dividing earnings by fixed charges. For this purpose, earnings
represent the aggregate of pre-tax income from continuing operations before adjustment for minority
interests in consolidated subsidiaries or income or loss from equity investees, amortization of
capitalized interest, distributed income of equity investees, our share of pre-tax losses of equity
investees, and fixed charges less capitalized interest. The table below sets forth our
consolidated ratios of earnings to fixed charges for the periods indicated.
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DESCRIPTION OF OUR OTHER INDEBTEDNESS
Credit Facility
On December 6, 2006, we amended our revolving credit facility with a group of financial
institutions to provide for a $250.0 million revolving loan with a final maturity date of June 14,
2011. The amount available for borrowings under the credit facility is reduced by outstanding
borrowings and obligations in respect of letters. As of March 31, 2007, we had no amounts
outstanding under the credit facility and letters of credit outstanding of approximately $60.7
million. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. is the sole agent and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. is the sole
lead arranger and sole book manager under the credit facility.
Amounts outstanding under the credit facility bear interest at a LIBOR rate plus margins
determined by reference to a pricing schedule that is based upon our leverage ratio. The applicable
margins are generally subject to quarterly adjustment within a range of 125 to 225 basis points
above the LIBOR rate based upon our leverage ratio. In addition, we pay a commitment fee on the
unused portion of the credit facility within a range of 30.0 to 50.0 basis points based upon our
leverage ratio.
Amounts under the credit facility may be repaid and reborrowed prior to the final maturity
date, subject to the availability limit. There are no mandatory prepayment obligations under the
credit facility.
The credit facility contains affirmative and negative covenants. The covenants include
limitations on liens, limitations on mergers, consolidations and asset sales, limitations on
incurrence of indebtedness, dividends, stock repurchases and the redemption and/or prepayment of
other indebtedness, limitations on investments and acquisitions and limitations on transactions
with affiliates. The covenants also prohibit us from creating or assuming any liabilities to plug
and abandon offshore wells in excess of the amount permitted by MMS without supplemental bonding.
In addition, the credit agreement contains the following financial covenants: (i) a maximum
leverage ratio of 3.00 to 1.00; (ii) a maximum adjusted leverage ratio of 3.65 to 1.00; and (iv) a
minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.10 to 1.00. The financial covenants are calculated on a
consolidated basis after giving pro forma effect to certain permitted asset acquisitions. The cost
of acquisitions (essentially cash and assumed indebtedness) is limited to $75.0 million per
acquisition and $150.0 million in the aggregate during any 12 month period. In addition, the
business and assets so acquired must be in the same line of business as us or our subsidiaries.
Events of default under the credit facility include nonpayment of principal, interest or fees,
violation of covenants, inaccuracy of representations and warranties, bankruptcy and insolvency
events, cross-defaults with respect to material indebtedness, a change of control of Superior
Energy and other customary events of default. If an event of default occurs, the lenders are
entitled to take various actions, including accelerating the amounts due under the credit facility
and requiring immediate repayment of all amounts outstanding, terminating any commitment to fund
additional loans under the credit facility and commencing proceedings to foreclose on the
collateral.
Our obligations under the credit facility are guaranteed by Superior Energy and substantially
all of our existing domestic subsidiaries and will be guaranteed by future domestic subsidiaries
that have assets with a book value exceeding $15.0 million. All obligations under the credit
facility, the guarantees and any interest rate protection and other hedging agreements with any
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affiliates are secured by (i) a first priority perfected security interest in all
inventory, accounts, equipment, vessels, instruments, chattel
paper, documents, general intangibles (and proceeds thereof and in the case of inventory, all
products thereof) of ours or any of our guarantor subsidiaries; (ii) a first priority perfected
security interest in all outstanding shares of stock or partnership or membership interests, as the
case may be, of each of our guarantor subsidiaries and 66% of the outstanding shares or membership
interests, as the case may be, of virtually all of our existing foreign subsidiaries and future
foreign subsidiaries that have assets with a book value exceeding $15.0 million; and (iii) a first
priority perfected security interest in Superior Energys entire membership interest of us.
6 7/8% Senior Notes due 2014
The indenture governing our 6 7/8% senior notes requires semi-annual interest payments, on
every June 1 and December 1 through the maturity date of June 1, 2014. This indenture contains
affirmative and negative covenants that, among other things, limit our ability to incur debt, make
investments, create liens on assets, sell or dispose of assets or capital stock of subsidiaries,
engage in sale and leaseback transactions, and effect a consolidation or merger or sale, transfer,
lease, or other disposition of all or substantially all assets. This indenture also provides for
customary events of default, including payment defaults, breaches of covenants, failure to pay
judgments and events of bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization. If an event of default occurs
and is continuing, the principal amount of the notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, may
be declared immediately due and payable.
MARAD Financing
We had $16.6 million outstanding at March 31, 2007 in U.S. Government guaranteed long-term
financing under Title XI of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, which is administered by the Maritime
Administration (MARAD), for two 245-foot class liftboats. This indebtedness bears an interest rate
of 6.45% per annum and is payable in equal semi-annual installments of $405,000 on every June 3rd
and December 3rd through June 3, 2027. Our obligations are secured by mortgages on the two
liftboats. This MARAD financing also requires that we comply with certain covenants and
restrictions, including the maintenance of minimum net worth and debt-to-equity requirements.
Shelf Registration Statement
On April 8, 2005, the SEC declared effective our shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with
respect to the possible future issuance by us of up to $350.0 million principal amount of, among
other things, debt securities and guarantees of debt securities. Any debt securities we may offer
pursuant to the registration statement will be direct, unsecured obligations, unless the applicable
prospectus supplements provides otherwise, and shall rank equally with our other unsecured
obligations for borrowed money, including the notes offered by this prospectus. In addition, any
debt securities we may offer pursuant to the registration statement may be guaranteed by one or
more of our subsidiaries on an equal and ratable basis, and will rank pari passu with the notes
offered by this prospectus. As of the date of this prospectus, the entire $350.0 million of
securities remain unsold and issuable under this registration statement.
DESCRIPTION OF NOTES
SESI issued the notes under an indenture (the indenture) among itself, the guarantors and
The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (the trustee). The terms of the notes
include those expressly set forth in the indenture and those made part of the indenture by
reference to the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (the Trust Indenture Act). The notes and
the shares of Superior Energys common stock issuable upon exchange of the notes are covered by a
registration rights agreement.
You may request a copy of the indenture and the registration rights agreement from us as set
forth in Where You Can Find More Information.
The following description is a summary of the material provisions of the notes, the indenture
and the registration rights agreement and does not purport to be complete. This summary is subject
to and is qualified by reference to all the provisions of the notes, the indenture and the
registration rights agreement, including the definitions of certain terms used in these documents.
We urge you to read the indenture and the registration rights agreement because they, and not this
description, define your rights as a holder of the notes.
For purposes of this description, references to the Company, we, our and us refer to
SESI, L.L.C., its parent, Superior Energy Services, Inc., and their subsidiaries, unless otherwise
indicated. References to (i) SESI are to SESI, L.L.C. and (ii) Superior Energy are to Superior
Energy Services, Inc., and not to any of their respective subsidiaries.
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General
The notes:
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are represented by one or more registered notes in global form, but in certain limited
circumstances may be represented by notes in definitive form. See Book-Entry, Settlement
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The notes are general unsecured, senior obligations of SESI, ranking equally in right of
payment with all of SESIs existing and future senior indebtedness, including its outstanding 6
7/8% Senior Notes due 2014 and indebtedness under its revolving credit facility. The notes are
effectively subordinated to all of SESIs existing and future secured indebtedness, including
indebtedness under its revolving credit facility, to the extent of the value of collateral securing
such indebtedness. The notes are guaranteed on a senior, unsecured basis by SESIs current domestic
significant subsidiaries, which are the same subsidiaries that guarantee SESIs outstanding 6 7/8%
Senior Notes due 2014. Future subsidiaries that guarantee other indebtedness of SESI, SESIs
domestic subsidiaries or Superior Energy will also guarantee the notes. As of March 31, 2007, we
had approximately $712.4 million of outstanding senior indebtedness and other liabilities
(excluding trade payables, accrued expenses, taxes, decommissioning liabilities and other long-term
liabilities), approximately $16.6 million of which represented secured indebtedness.
Subject to fulfillment of certain conditions and during the periods described below, the notes
may be exchanged at an initial exchange rate of 21.9414 shares of Superior Energys common stock
per $1,000 principal amount of notes (equivalent to an exchange price of approximately $45.58 per
share of Superior Energys common stock). The exchange rate is subject to adjustment if certain
events occur as described below under Exchange Rights Exchange Rate Adjustments. Upon
exchange, SESI will have the right to deliver either (i) in the case of any exchange prior to
December 15, 2011 other than an exchange related to SESIs call of notes for redemption, shares of
Superior Energys common stock based upon the applicable exchange rate, or (ii) a combination of
cash and shares of Superior Energys common stock, if any, based on a daily exchange value (as
described herein) calculated on a proportionate basis for each trading day of the 25 trading-day
observation period. At any time on or before the 28th scheduled trading day prior to December 15,
2011, SESI may irrevocably waive in its sole discretion its right to satisfy its exchange
obligations prior to December 15, 2011 solely in shares of Superior Energys common stock, by
delivery of notice to that effect to the trustee. See Exchange Rights Exchange After
Irrevocable Election to Waive Right to Settle Solely in Shares of Superior Energys Common Stock.
You will not receive any separate cash payment or shares for interest or additional interest, if
any, accrued and unpaid to the exchange date except under the limited circumstances described
below.
The indenture does not limit the amount of debt which may be issued by SESI, SESIs
subsidiaries or Superior Energy. Other than restrictions described under Fundamental Change
Permits Holders to Require SESI to Purchase Notes and Consolidation, Merger and Sale of
Assets below and except for the provisions set forth under Exchange Rights Exchange Rate
Adjustments Adjustment to Shares Delivered Upon Exchange Upon Certain Fundamental Changes and
Exchange Rights Exchange Rate Adjustments Exchange After a Public Acquirer Change of
Control, the indenture does not contain any covenants or other provisions designed to afford
holders of the notes protection in the event of a highly leveraged transaction involving either
Superior Energy or SESI or in the event of a decline in the credit of either Superior Energy or
SESI as the result of a takeover, recapitalization, highly leveraged transaction or similar
restructuring involving either Superior Energy or SESI that could adversely affect such holders.
SESI may, without the consent of the holders, issue additional notes under the indenture with
the same terms and with the same CUSIP numbers as the notes offered hereby in an unlimited
aggregate principal amount, provided that such additional notes must be part of the same issue as
the notes offered hereby for federal income tax purposes. SESI may also from time to time
repurchase notes in open market purchases or negotiated transactions without prior notice to
holders.
The Company does not intend to list the notes on a national securities exchange.
Payments on the Notes; Paying Agent and Registrar; Transfer and Exchange
SESI will pay principal of, and any premium on, certificated notes at the office or agency
designated by it for that purpose. SESI has initially designated the trustee as paying agent and
registrar. SESI may, however, change the paying agent or registrar without prior notice to the
holders of the notes, and it may act as paying agent or registrar. Interest (including additional
interest, if any), on certificated notes will be payable (i) to holders having an aggregate
principal amount of $5.0 million or less, by check mailed to the
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holders of these notes and (ii) to
holders having an aggregate principal amount of more than $5.0 million either by check mailed to
each holder or, upon application by a holder to the registrar not later than the relevant
record date, by wire transfer in immediately available funds to that holders account within the
United States, which application shall remain in effect until the holder notifies, in writing, the
registrar to the contrary.
SESI will pay principal of and interest on (including any additional interest), notes in
global form registered in the name of or held by or on behalf of The Depository Trust Company
(DTC) or its nominee in immediately available funds to DTC or its nominee, as the case may be, as
the registered holder of such global note.
A holder of notes may transfer or exchange notes at the office of the registrar in accordance
with the indenture. The registrar and the trustee may require a holder, among other things, to
furnish appropriate endorsements and transfer documents. No service charge will be imposed by SESI,
the trustee or the registrar for any registration of transfer or exchange of notes, but SESI may
require a holder to pay a sum sufficient to cover any transfer tax or other similar governmental
charge required by law or permitted by the indenture. SESI is not required to register any transfer
of or exchange of any note selected for redemption or surrendered for exchange. Also, SESI is not
required to register any transfer of or exchange of any note in certificated form for a period of
15 days before the mailing of a notice of redemption.
The registered holder of a note will be treated as the owner of it for all purposes, and
references to holders or you in this description are to holders registered unless the context
otherwise indicates.
Interest
The notes will bear interest at a rate of 1.50% per annum until, but excluding, December 15,
2011, decreasing to a rate of 1.25% per annum beginning that date and thereafter. Interest on the
notes began to accrue on December 12, 2006. Interest will be payable semiannually in arrears on
December 15 and June 15 of each year, beginning June 15, 2007.
Interest will be paid to the person in whose name a note is registered at the close of
business on December 1 or June 1, as the case may be, immediately preceding the relevant interest
payment date. Interest on the notes will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year composed of
twelve 30-day months.
Optional Redemption
No sinking fund is provided for the notes. Prior to December 15, 2011, the notes will not be
redeemable. On or after December 15, 2011, SESI may redeem at any time for cash all or part of the
notes, upon not less than 30 nor more than 45 scheduled trading days notice before the redemption
date by mail to the trustee, the paying agent and each holder of notes, at 100% of the principal
amount of the notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, including any additional
interest, to but excluding the redemption date.
If SESI decides to redeem fewer than all of the outstanding notes, the trustee will select the
notes to be redeemed (in principal amounts of $1,000 or multiples thereof) by lot, or on a pro rata
basis or by another method the trustee considers fair and appropriate, including any method
required by DTC or any successor depositary.
If the trustee selects a portion of your note for partial redemption and you exchange a
portion of the same note, the exchanged portion will be deemed to be from the portion selected for
redemption.
In the event of any redemption in part, SESI will not be required to register the transfer of
or exchange any note so selected for redemption, in whole or in part, except the unredeemed portion
of any note being redeemed in part.
The Guarantees
The notes are guaranteed initially by Superior Energy and SESIs domestic subsidiaries that
are guarantors of SESIs outstanding 6 7/8% Senior Notes due 2014, issued pursuant to that certain
Indenture, dated as of May 22, 2006, among SESI, the guarantors named therein and The Bank of New
York Trust Company N.A., as trustee. These guarantees are joint and several obligations of the
guarantors. Each guarantee ranks senior in right of payment with any existing and future
subordinated indebtedness of that guarantor and ranks equally in right of payment with all existing
and future senior debt of the guarantor. Each guarantee effectively ranks junior to all secured
indebtedness of that guarantor, including its guarantee of our revolving credit facility, to the
extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness. The liability of each guarantor under
its guarantee is limited as necessary to the amount, if any, which would not have rendered such
guarantor insolvent (as such term is defined under federal bankruptcy law and in the debtor and
creditor law of New York state) or, under certain circumstances, left it with unreasonably small
capital. See Risk Factors Risks Related to the Notes Federal and state statutes allow courts,
under specific circumstances, to void guarantees and require holders of the notes to return
payments received from SESI, Superior Energy or the subsidiary guarantors.
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Subsidiary guarantors may, without the consent of the holders of notes, consolidate with,
merge with or into or transfer all or substantially all of their
assets to:
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another guarantor or SESI; provided that certain conditions are met, including, in the
case of such a transaction with SESI or Superior Energy, the conditions described under
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immediately after giving effect to such transaction, no event of default, and no
event which, after notice or lapse of time, or both, would become an event of default,
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The guarantee of a subsidiary guarantor will be released:
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in connection with any sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the
assets of that guarantor (including by way of merger or consolidation, in accordance with
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in connection with any sale of all of the capital stock of a guarantor, in accordance with the provisions of the indenture; or |
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The indenture provides that if any of SESIs subsidiaries (including a foreign subsidiary)
that is not already a subsidiary guarantor, guarantees any indebtedness of SESI, Superior Energy or
a domestic subsidiary of SESI, then such subsidiary will guarantee the notes in accordance with the
terms of the indenture and deliver an opinion of counsel to the trustee.
Exchange Rights
General
Notes are exchangeable only upon satisfaction of one or more of the conditions described under
the headings Exchange Upon Satisfaction of Sale Price Condition, Exchange Upon
Satisfaction of Trading Price Condition, Exchange Upon Notice of Redemption, and
Exchange Upon Specified Corporate Transactions. If one or more of such conditions is satisfied,
holders may exchange each of their notes based on an initial exchange rate of 21.9414 shares of
Superior Energys common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes (equivalent to an initial
exchange price of approximately $45.58 per share of Superior Energys common stock) at any time
specified under such headings prior to the close of business on the business day immediately
preceding the maturity date. Upon exchange of a note, SESI will, except as provided below in
Surrender to a Financial Institution in Lieu of Exchange and Exchange After Irrevocable
Election to Waive Right to Settle Solely in Shares of Superior Energys Common Stock, have the
right to deliver either (i) in the case of any exchange prior to December 15, 2011 other than an
exchange related to SESIs call of notes for redemption, shares of Superior Energys common stock
based upon the applicable exchange rate, or (ii) a combination of cash and shares of Superior
Energys common stock, if any, based on a daily exchange value (as defined below) calculated on a
proportionate basis for each trading day of the 25 trading-day observation period (as defined
below), all as set forth below under Payment Upon Exchange. The trustee is initially acting as
the exchange agent.
The exchange rate and the equivalent exchange price in effect at any given time are referred
to as the applicable exchange rate and the applicable exchange price, respectively, and are
subject to adjustment as described below under Exchange Rate Adjustments. A holder may
exchange fewer than all of such holders notes so long as the notes exchanged are a multiple of
$1,000 principal amount.
If SESI calls notes for redemption, a holder of notes may exchange notes only until the close
of business on the third scheduled trading day (as defined below) prior to the redemption date
unless SESI fails to pay the redemption price. If a holder of notes has submitted notes for
repurchase upon a fundamental change or on a purchase date that is unrelated to a fundamental
change, the holder may exchange those notes only if that holder withdraws the repurchase notice
delivered by that holder in accordance with the terms of the indenture.
Upon exchange, you will not receive any separate cash payment or shares for accrued and unpaid
interest and additional interest, if any, unless such exchange occurs between a regular record date
and the interest payment date to which it relates as described below. SESI will not deliver
fractional shares of Superior Energys common stock upon exchange of notes. Instead, SESI will pay
cash in lieu of fractional shares based on the daily VWAP (as defined under Payment Upon
Exchange) of Superior Energys common stock
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on the last day of the observation period (as defined under Payment Upon Exchange).
SESIs delivery to you of shares of Superior Energys common stock or a combination of cash and
shares of Superior Energys common stock, if applicable, together with any cash payment for any
fractional share, for which a note is exchangeable, will be deemed to satisfy in full SESIs
obligation to pay:
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As a result, accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to, but not
including, the exchange date will be deemed to be paid in full rather than cancelled, extinguished
or forfeited.
Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, if notes are exchanged after 5:00 p.m., New York City
time, on a regular record date for the payment of interest, holders of such notes at 5:00 p.m., New
York City time, on such record date will receive the interest and additional interest, if any,
payable on such notes on the corresponding interest payment date notwithstanding the exchange.
Notes, upon surrender for exchange during the period from 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on any
regular record date to 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the immediately following interest payment
date, must be accompanied by funds equal to the amount of interest and additional interest, if any,
payable on the notes so exchanged; provided that no such payment need be made:
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If a holder exchanges notes, SESI will pay any documentary, stamp or similar issue or transfer
tax due on the issue of any shares of Superior Energys common stock upon the exchange, unless the
tax is due because the holder requests any shares to be issued in a name other than the holders
name, in which case the holder will pay that tax.
Holders may surrender their notes for exchange only under the following circumstances:
Exchange Upon Satisfaction of Sale Price Condition
A holder may surrender all or a portion of its notes for exchange during any fiscal quarter
(and only during such fiscal quarter) commencing after March 31, 2007 if the last reported sale
price of Superior Energys common stock for at least 20 trading days during the period of 30
consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding fiscal quarter is greater
than or equal to 135% of the applicable exchange price on such last trading day.
The last reported sale price of Superior Energys common stock on any date means the closing
sale price per share (or if no closing sale price is reported, the average of the bid and ask
prices or, if more than one in either case, the average of the average bid and the average ask
prices) on that date as reported in composite transactions for the principal U.S. national or
regional securities exchange on which Superior Energys common stock is listed for trading.
If Superior Energys common stock is not listed for trading on a U.S. national or regional
securities exchange on the relevant date, the last reported sale price will be the mid-point of
the last quoted bid and ask prices for Superior Energys common stock in the over-the-counter
market on the relevant date as reported by the National Quotation Bureau or similar organization.
If Superior Energys common stock is not so quoted, the last reported sale price will be the
average of the mid-point of the last bid and ask prices for Superior Energys common stock on the
relevant date from each of at least three nationally recognized independent investment banking
firms (which may include one or more initial purchasers or their affiliates) selected by SESI for
this purpose.
A trading day is any day during which (i) trading in Superior Energys common stock
generally occurs, and (ii) there is no market disruption event. For purposes of the definition of
trading day, market disruption event means the occurrence or existence during the one-half hour
period ending on the scheduled close of trading on the principal U.S. national or regional
securities exchange on which Superior Energys common stock is listed for trading of any material
suspension or limitation imposed on trading (by reason of movements in price exceeding limits
permitted by the stock exchange or otherwise) in Superior Energys common stock or in any options
contracts or future contracts relating to Superior Energys common stock.
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Exchange Upon Satisfaction of Trading Price Condition
Prior to December 15, 2011, a holder of notes may surrender its notes for exchange during the
five business day period after any 10 consecutive trading day period (the measurement period) in
which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of notes, as determined following a request
by a holder of notes in accordance with the procedures described below, for each trading day of the
measurement period was less than 95% of the product of the last reported sale price of Superior
Energys common stock and the applicable exchange rate for such trading day.
The trading price of the notes on any date of determination means the average of the
secondary market bid quotations per $1,000 principal amount of notes obtained by the trustee for
$5.0 million principal amount of the notes at approximately 3:30 p.m., New York City time, on such
determination date from three independent nationally recognized securities dealers SESI selects
(which may include one or more initial purchasers or their affiliates); provided that, if three
such bids cannot reasonably be obtained by the trustee but two such bids are obtained, then the
average of the two bids shall be used, and if only one such bid can reasonably be obtained by the
trustee, that one bid shall be used. If the trustee cannot reasonably obtain on any trading day at
least one bid for $5.0 million principal amount of the notes from a nationally recognized
securities dealer, then the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of notes for such trading day
will be deemed to be less than 95% of the product of the last reported sale price of Superior
Energys common stock and the applicable exchange rate.
In connection with any exchange upon satisfaction of the above trading price condition, the
trustee shall have no obligation to determine the trading price of the notes unless SESI has
requested such determination; and SESI shall have no obligation to make such request unless a
holder of a note provides it with reasonable evidence that the trading price per $1,000 principal
amount of notes would be less than 95% of the product of the last reported sale price of Superior
Energys common stock and the applicable exchange rate. At such time, SESI shall instruct the
trustee to determine the trading price of the notes beginning on the next trading day and on each
successive trading day until the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of notes for any trading
day is greater than or equal to 95% of the product of the last reported sale price of Superior
Energys common stock and the applicable exchange rate.
Exchange Upon Notice of Redemption
If SESI calls any or all of the notes for redemption, holders may exchange notes that have
been so called for redemption at any time prior to the close of business on the third scheduled
trading day prior to the redemption date, even if the notes are not otherwise exchangeable at such
time, after which time the holders right to exchange will expire unless SESI defaults in the
payment of the redemption price.
Exchange Upon Specified Corporate Transactions
Certain Distributions
If Superior Energy elects to:
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distribute to all holders of Superior Energys common stock any rights or warrants
entitling them to purchase, for a period expiring within 45 days after the ex-dividend date
of the distribution, shares of Superior Energys common stock at a price per share less than
the average of the last reported sale prices of Superior Energys common stock for the 10
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distribute to all holders of Superior Energys common stock Superior Energys assets,
debt securities or certain rights to purchase Superior Energys securities, which
distribution has a per share value, as determined by Superior Energys board of directors,
exceeding 15% of the last reported sale price of Superior Energys common stock on the
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SESI must notify the holders of the notes at least 35 scheduled trading days prior to the
ex-dividend date for such distribution. Once SESI has given such notice, holders may surrender
their notes for exchange at any time until the earlier of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the
business day immediately prior to the ex-dividend date or the announcement that such distribution
will not take place, even if the notes are not otherwise exchangeable at such time; provided,
however, that a holder may not exercise this exchange right if the holders of the notes participate
(as a result of holding the notes, and at the same time as the Superior Energy common stockholders
participate) in any of the transactions described above as if such holders of the notes held a
number of shares of Superior Energys common stock equal to the applicable exchange rate,
multiplied by the principal amount (expressed in thousands) of notes held by such holder, without
having to exchange their notes.
The ex-dividend date is the first date on which the shares of Superior Energys common stock
trade on the applicable exchange or in the applicable market, regular way, without the right to
receive the issuance, dividend or distribution in question.
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Certain Corporate Events
If Superior Energy is party to a transaction described in clause (2) of the definition of
fundamental change (after giving effect to the paragraph following that definition, see
Fundamental Change Permits Holders to Require SESI to Purchase Notes) or a combination, merger,
binding share exchange or sale, lease or other transfer of all or substantially all of its and its
subsidiaries assets, taken as a whole, in each case pursuant to which Superior Energys common
stock would be converted into cash, securities and/or other property that does not also constitute
a fundamental change, SESI must notify holders of the notes at least 35 scheduled trading days
prior to the anticipated effective date for such transaction. Once SESI has given such notice,
holders may surrender their notes for exchange at any time until seven scheduled trading days after
the actual effective date of such transaction or, if later, the related fundamental change purchase
date. In addition, you may surrender all or a portion of your notes for exchange if a fundamental
change of the type described in clauses (1) and (3) of the definition of fundamental change occurs.
In such event, you may surrender notes for exchange at any time beginning on the actual effective
date of such fundamental change until and including the date which is seven scheduled trading days
after the actual effective date of such transaction or, if later, until the related fundamental
change purchase date corresponding to such fundamental change.
Surrender to a Financial Institution in Lieu of Exchange
When a holder surrenders notes for exchange, SESI may direct the exchange agent to surrender
such notes to a financial institution designated by SESI for transfer in lieu of exchange. In order
to accept any notes surrendered for exchange, the designated financial institution must agree to
deliver, in exchange for such notes, all shares based upon the applicable exchange rate or a
combination of cash and shares of Superior Energys common stock equal to the consideration due
upon exchange, as determined below under Payment Upon Exchange. By the close of business on
the scheduled trading day immediately preceding the start of the observation period, SESI will
notify the holder surrendering notes for exchange that (i) SESI has directed the designated
financial institution to accept the notes in lieu of exchange and (ii) whether the designated
financial institution will deliver shares of Superior Energys common stock based upon the
applicable exchange rate or a combination of cash and shares of Superior Energys common stock
equal to the consideration due upon exchange, as determined below under Payment Upon Exchange.
If the designated financial institution accepts any such notes, it will deliver the appropriate
number of shares of Superior Energys common stock or cash and shares of Superior Energys common
stock, as the case may be, to the exchange agent and the exchange agent will deliver those shares
or cash and shares of Superior Energys common stock, as the case may be, to the holder. Any notes
accepted by the designated financial institution in lieu of exchange will remain outstanding. If
the designated financial institution agrees to accept any notes surrendered for exchange but does
not timely deliver the related consideration, or if such designated financial institution does not
accept the notes surrendered for exchange, SESI will, as promptly as practical thereafter, exchange
the notes for shares of Superior Energys common stock or cash and shares of Superior Energys
common stock in accordance with the election made by SESI in the initial notice to the holders
surrendering the notes and based on the observation period as determined below under Payment
Upon Exchange. SESIs designation of a financial institution to which the notes may be surrendered
for exchange does not require the institution to accept any notes. SESI will not pay any
consideration to, or otherwise enter into any agreement with, the designated financial institution
for or with respect to such designation.
Exchange During Specified Period Immediately Prior to Maturity
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, a holder may surrender its notes for exchange
beginning on September 15, 2026, until the close of business on the second business day immediately
preceding December 15, 2026.
Exchange After Irrevocable Election to Waive Right to Settle Solely in Shares of Superior Energys
Common Stock
At any time on or before the 28th scheduled trading day prior to December 15, 2011, SESI may
irrevocably waive in its sole discretion without the consent of the holders of the notes, by notice
to the trustee and the holders of the notes, SESIs right to satisfy its exchange obligations prior
to December 15, 2011 solely in shares of Superior Energys common stock.
Exchange Procedures
If you hold a beneficial interest in a global note, to exchange you must comply with DTCs
procedures for exchanging a beneficial interest in a global note and, if required, pay funds equal
to interest payable on the next interest payment date to which you are not entitled and, if
required, pay all taxes or duties, if any.
If you hold a certificated note, to exchange you must:
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The date you comply with these requirements is the exchange date under the indenture.
If a holder has already delivered a purchase notice as described under either Purchase of
Notes by SESI at the Option of the Holder or Fundamental Change Permits Holders to Require
SESI to Purchase Notes with respect to a note, the holder may not surrender that note for exchange
until the holder has withdrawn the notice in accordance with the indenture.
As described below under Payment Upon Exchange, SESI will have the right to deliver shares
of Superior Energys common stock or cash and shares of Superior Energys common stock in amounts
described below under Payment Upon Exchange. Settlement of SESIs obligation to deliver
Superior Energys shares and cash with respect to a exchange will occur on the dates described
below under Payment Upon Exchange. Delivery of shares will be accomplished by delivery to the
exchange agent of certificates for the relevant number of shares, other than in the case of holders
of notes in book-entry form with DTC, which shares shall be delivered in accordance with DTC
customary practices. In addition, SESI will pay cash for any fractional shares, as described above.
Payment Upon Exchange
In the event that SESI receives a holders notice of exchange upon satisfaction of one or more
of the conditions to exchange described above, SESI will notify the relevant holders within two
scheduled trading days following the exchange date whether SESI will satisfy its obligation to
exchange the notes through delivery of (i) shares of Superior Energys common stock based upon the
applicable exchange rate or (ii) a combination of cash and shares of Superior Energys common stock
based on a daily exchange value. However, SESI will not be permitted to elect the option described
in clause (i) above (A) on or after December 15, 2011, (B) in connection with any exchanges made in
connection with a redemption of the notes at SESIs option as described above under Exchange
Upon Notice of Redemption, or (C) if SESI has made the election to waive described above under
Exchange After Irrevocable Election to Waive Right to Settle Solely in Shares of Superior Energys
Common Stock.
In a case of a satisfaction of SESIs obligation to exchange the notes (the exchange
obligation) by a combination of cash and shares of Superior Energys common stock, upon exchange
SESI will deliver to holders in respect of each $1,000 principal amount of notes being exchanged a
settlement amount equal to the sum of the daily settlement amounts for each of the 25 VWAP
trading days during the observation period.
The settlement amount will be computed as follows:
Daily settlement amount, for each of the 25 VWAP trading days during the observation period,
shall consist of:
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to the extent the daily exchange value exceeds $40, a number of shares equal to, (A) the
difference between the daily exchange value and $40, divided by (B) the daily VWAP for such
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Daily exchange value means, for each of the 25 consecutive VWAP trading days during the
observation period, 4% of the product of (1) the applicable exchange rate and (2) the daily VWAP of
Superior Energys common stock on such VWAP trading day.
Daily VWAP means, for each of the 25 consecutive VWAP trading days during the observation
period, the per share volume-weighted average price as displayed under the heading Bloomberg VWAP
on Bloomberg page SPN UN <EQUITY> VAP <GO> (or its equivalent successor if such page
is not available) in respect of the period from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (New York City time) on such
VWAP trading day (or if such volume-weighted average price is unavailable, or if such page or its
equivalent is unavailable, the (a) price of each trade in Superior Energys common shares
multiplied by the number of shares in each such trade (b) divided by the total shares traded, in
each case during such VWAP trading day between 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., New York City Time on the
New York Stock Exchange or, if Superior Energys common stock is not traded on the New York Stock
Exchange, the principal U.S. national or regional securities exchange on which Superior Energys
common stock is listed, by a nationally recognized independent investment banking firm (which may
be one of the initial purchasers or its affiliates) retained for this purpose by SESI).
Observation period with respect to any note means the 25 consecutive VWAP trading day period
beginning on and including the third trading day after the related exchange date, except that with
respect to any related exchange date occurring after the date of
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issuance of a notice of redemption as described under Optional Redemption, the
observation period means the 25 consecutive VWAP trading days beginning on and including the 28th
scheduled trading day prior to the applicable redemption date.
Scheduled trading day means a day that is scheduled to be a trading day on the primary
United States national securities exchange or market on which Superior Energys common stock is
listed or admitted to trading.
A VWAP trading day is any scheduled trading day on which (i) there is no market disruption
event and (ii) the New York Stock Exchange or, if Superior Energys common stock is not quoted on
the New York Stock Exchange, the principal U.S. national or regional securities exchange on which
Superior Energys common stock is listed, is open for trading or, if Superior Energys common
shares are not so listed, admitted for trading or quoted, any business day. A VWAP trading day
only includes those scheduled trading days that have a scheduled closing time of 4:00 p.m. (New
York City time) or the then standard closing time for regular trading on the relevant exchange or
trading system. For the purposes of the definition of VWAP trading day, market disruption event
means (i) a failure by the primary United States national securities exchange or market on which
Superior Energys common stock is listed or admitted to trading to open for trading during its
regular trading session or (ii) the occurrence or existence prior to 1:00 p.m. on any scheduled
trading day for Superior Energys common stock for an aggregate one half hour period of any
suspension or limitation imposed on trading (by reason of movements in price exceeding limits
permitted by the stock exchange or otherwise) in Superior Energys common stock or in any options
contracts or future contracts relating to Superior Energys common stock.
SESI will deliver the settlement amount to exchanging holders as soon as practicable following
the last day of the observation period.
SESI will deliver cash in lieu of any fractional share of common stock issuable in connection
with payment of the settlement amount. The delivery of shares of Superior Energys common stock, if
any, will occur through the exchange agent or DTC, as the case may be.
In a case of a satisfaction of the exchange obligation in shares of Superior Energys common
stock, upon exchange SESI will, except as provided above under Surrender to a Financial
Institution in Lieu of Exchange, deliver to holders a number of shares equal to (i) the aggregate
principal amount of notes to be exchanged divided by $1,000 multiplied by (ii) the applicable
exchange rate.
SESI will deliver cash in lieu of any fractional share of Superior Energys common stock that
would be deliverable. The delivery of shares of Superior Energys common stock for which the notes
are exchanged (and cash in lieu of any fractional shares) will occur through the exchange agent or
DTC, as the case may be, as described above as soon as practicable following the last day of the
observation period.
Exchange Rate Adjustments
The applicable exchange rate will be adjusted only as described below; provided, however, that
SESI will not make any adjustments to the exchange rate if holders of the notes participate (as a
result of holding the notes, and at the same time as the Superior Energy common stockholders
participate) in any of the transactions described below as if such holders of the notes held a
number of shares of Superior Energys common stock equal to the applicable exchange rate,
multiplied by the principal amount (expressed in thousands) of notes held by such holder, without
having to exchange their notes.
(1) If Superior Energy issues shares of its common stock as a dividend or distribution on
shares of common stock, or if Superior Energy effects a share split or share combination, the
exchange rate will be adjusted based on the following formula:
where,
ERo = the exchange rate in effect immediately prior to the ex-dividend date for
such dividend or distribution, or the effective date of such share split or share combination, as
the case may be;
ER = the new exchange rate in effect immediately after the ex-dividend date for such dividend
or distribution, or the effective date of such share split or share combination, as the case may
be;
OSo = the number of shares of Superior Energys common stock outstanding
immediately prior to the ex-dividend date for such dividend or distribution, or the effective date
of such share split or share combination, as the case may be; and
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OS= the number of shares of Superior Energys common stock outstanding immediately after such
dividend or distribution, or the effective date of such share split or share combination, as the
case may be.
Any adjustment made pursuant to this clause (1) shall become effective immediately after (x)
the ex-dividend date for such dividend or distribution or (y) the date on which such split or
combination becomes effective, as applicable. If any dividend or distribution described in this
clause (1) is declared but not so paid or made, the new exchange rate shall be readjusted to the
exchange rate that would then be in effect if such dividend or distribution had not been declared.
(2) If Superior Energy distributes to all holders of its common stock any rights or warrants
entitling them to purchase, for a period of not more than 45 days after the ex-dividend date for
the distribution, shares of Superior Energys common stock at a price per share less than the
average of the last reported sale prices of Superior Energys common stock for the 10 consecutive
trading-day period ending on the trading day preceding the ex-dividend date for such distribution,
the exchange rate will be adjusted based on the following formula:
where,
ERo = the exchange rate in effect immediately prior to the ex-dividend date for
such distribution;
ER = the new exchange rate in effect immediately after the ex-dividend date for such
distribution;
OSo = the number of shares of Superior Energys common stock outstanding
immediately prior to the ex-dividend date for such distribution;
X = the total number of shares of Superior Energys common stock issuable pursuant to such
rights or warrants; and
Y = the number of shares of Superior Energys common stock equal to the aggregate price
payable to exercise such rights or warrants divided by the average of the last reported sale prices
of Superior Energys common stock over the 10 consecutive trading-day period ending on the trading
day immediately preceding the ex-dividend date for such distribution.
For purposes of this clause (2), in determining whether any rights or warrants entitle the
holders to subscribe for or purchase Superior Energys common stock at less than the applicable
last reported sale prices of Superior Energys common stock, and in determining the aggregate
exercise or exchange price payable for such common stock, there shall be taken into account any
consideration received by Superior Energy for such rights or warrants and any amount payable on
exercise or exchange thereof, with the value of such consideration, if other than cash, to be
determined by Superior Energys board of directors. If any right or warrant described in this
clause (2) is not exercised or exchanged prior to the expiration of the exercisability or
exchangeability thereof, the new exchange rate shall be readjusted to the exchange rate that would
then be in effect if such right or warrant had not been so issued. Any adjustment made pursuant to
this clause (2) shall become effective immediately after the ex-dividend date for the applicable
distribution.
(3) If Superior Energy distributes shares of its capital stock, evidences of its indebtedness
or any of its other assets or property to all holders of its common stock, excluding:
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then the exchange rate will be adjusted based on the following formula:
where,
ERo = the exchange rate in effect immediately prior to the ex-dividend date for
such distribution;
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ER= the new exchange rate in effect immediately after the ex-dividend date for such
distribution;
SPo = the average of the last reported sale prices of Superior Energys common
stock over the 10 consecutive trading-day period ending on the trading day immediately preceding
the ex-dividend date for such distribution; and
FMV = the average of the fair market values (as determined by Superior Energys board of
directors) of the shares of Superior Energys capital stock, evidences of indebtedness, assets or
property distributed with respect to each outstanding share of Superior Energys common stock over
the 10 consecutive trading-day period ending on the trading day immediately preceding the
ex-dividend date for such distribution.
An adjustment to the exchange rate made pursuant to this clause (3) shall become effective
immediately after the ex-dividend date for the applicable distribution.
With respect to an adjustment pursuant to this clause (3) where there has been a payment of a
dividend or other distribution on Superior Energys common stock or shares of capital stock of any
class or series, or similar equity interest, of or relating to a subsidiary or other business unit,
which is referred to herein as a spin-off, the exchange rate in effect immediately before 5:00
p.m., New York City time, on the tenth trading day immediately following, and including, the
effective date of the spin-off will be increased based on the following formula:
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where,
ERo = the exchange rate in effect immediately prior to the tenth trading day
immediately following, and including, the effective date of the spin-off;
ER= the new exchange rate in effect immediately after the tenth trading day immediately
following, and including, the effective date of the spin-off;
FMVo = the average of the last reported sale prices of the capital stock or similar
equity interest distributed to holders of Superior Energys common stock applicable to one share of
Superior Energys common stock over the first 10 consecutive trading-day period immediately
following, and including, the effective date of the spin-off; and
MPo = the average of the last reported sale prices of Superior Energys common
stock over the first 10 consecutive trading-day period immediately following, and including, the
effective date of the spin-off.
The adjustment to the exchange rate under this clause (3) will occur immediately after the
tenth trading day immediately following, and including, the effective date of the spin-off provided
that, for purposes of determining the exchange rate, in respect of any exchange during the ten
trading days following the effective date of any spin-off, references within the portion of this
clause (3) related to spin-offs to 10 trading days shall be deemed replaced with such lesser
number of trading days as have elapsed between the effective date of such spin-off and the relevant
exchange date.
If any such dividend or distribution described in this clause (3) is declared but not paid or
made, the new exchange rate shall be readjusted to be the exchange rate that would then be in
effect if such dividend or distribution had not been declared.
(4) If any cash dividend or distribution is made to all holders of Superior Energys common
stock, the exchange rate will be adjusted based on the following formula:
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ERo = the exchange rate in effect immediately prior to the ex-dividend date for
such distribution;
ER= the new exchange rate in effect immediately after the ex-dividend date for such
distribution;
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SPo = the last reported sale price of Superior Energys common stock on the trading
day immediately preceding the ex-dividend date for such distribution; and
C = the amount in cash per share Superior Energy distributes to holders of Superior Energys
common stock.
An adjustment to the exchange rate made pursuant to this clause (4) shall become effective
immediately after the ex-dividend date for the applicable dividend or distribution. If any dividend
or distribution described in this clause (4) is declared but not so paid or made, the new exchange
rate shall be readjusted to the exchange rate that would then be in effect if such dividend or
distribution had not been declared.
(5) If Superior Energy or any of its subsidiaries makes a payment in respect of a tender offer
or exchange offer for Superior Energys common stock, to the extent that the cash and value of any
other consideration included in the payment per share of common stock exceeds the last reported
sale price of Superior Energys common stock on the trading day next succeeding the last date on
which tenders or exchanges may be made pursuant to such tender or exchange offer, the exchange rate
will be increased based on the following formula:
where,
ERo = the exchange rate in effect at the close of business on the last trading day
of the 10 consecutive trading-day period commencing on the trading day next succeeding the date
such tender or exchange offer expires;
ER = the new exchange rate in effect immediately following the last trading day of the 10
consecutive trading-day period commencing on the trading day next succeeding the date such tender
or exchange offer expires;
AC = the aggregate value of all cash and any other consideration (as determined by Superior
Energys board of directors) paid or payable for shares purchased in such tender or exchange offer;
OSo = the number of shares of Superior Energys common stock outstanding
immediately prior to the expiration of such tender or exchange offer;
OS= the number of shares of Superior Energys common stock outstanding immediately after the
expiration of such tender or exchange offer (after giving effect to the purchase or exchange of
shares pursuant to such tender or exchange offer); and
SP = the average of the last reported sale prices of Superior Energys common stock over the
10 consecutive trading-day period commencing on the trading day next succeeding the date such
tender or exchange offer expires.
The adjustment to the exchange rate under this clause (5) shall become effective immediately
following the tenth trading day next succeeding the date such tender or exchange offer expires;
provided that, for purposes of determining the exchange rate, in respect of any exchange during the
ten trading days following the date that any tender or exchange offer expires, references within
this clause (5) to 10 trading days shall be deemed replaced with such lesser number of trading days
as have elapsed between the date such tender or exchange offer expires and the relevant exchange
date. If Superior Energy or one of its subsidiaries is obligated to purchase Superior Energys
common stock pursuant to any such tender or exchange offer but is permanently prevented by
applicable law from effecting any such purchase or all such purchases are rescinded, the new
exchange rate shall be readjusted to be the exchange rate that would be in effect if such tender or
exchange offer had not been made.
Except as stated herein, SESI will not adjust the exchange rate for the issuance of shares of
Superior Energys common stock or any securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of
Superior Energys common stock or the right to purchase shares of Superior Energys common stock or
such convertible or exchangeable securities. If, however, the application of the foregoing formulas
would result in a decrease in the exchange rate, no adjustment to the exchange rate will be made
(except on account of share combinations).
A holder may, in some circumstances, including the distribution of cash dividends to holders
of Superior Energys shares of common stock, be deemed to have received a distribution or dividend
subject to U.S. federal income tax as a result of an adjustment or the nonoccurrence of an
adjustment to the exchange rate, and such adjustment or nonoccurrence of an adjustment may result
in withholding taxes for holders (including backup withholding taxes or withholding taxes on
payments to foreign persons). Because this deemed income would not give rise to any cash from which
any applicable withholding tax could be satisfied, if SESI pays withholding taxes on behalf of a
holder, SESI may, at its option, set-off such payments against payments of cash and Superior
Energys common stock on the notes. See Certain United States Federal Income Tax Considerations
Consequences to
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U.S. Holders Dividends, Certain United States Federal Income Tax
Considerations-Consequences to U.S. Holders Constructive Distributions and Certain U.S. Federal
Income Tax Considerations Consequences to Non-U.S. Holders Dividends and Constructive
Distributions.
To the extent that Superior Energy has a rights plan in effect upon exchange of the notes for
common stock, you will receive, upon exchange of notes in respect of which SESI has elected to
deliver Superior Energy common stock, if applicable, the rights under the rights plan, unless prior
to any exchange, the rights have separated from the Superior Energy common stock, in which case,
and only in such case, the exchange rate will be adjusted at the time of separation as if Superior
Energy distributed to all holders of Superior Energys common stock, shares of Superior Energys
capital stock, evidences of indebtedness or assets as described in clause (3) above, subject to
readjustment in the event of the expiration, termination or redemption of such rights.
SESI will not make any adjustment to the exchange rate except as specifically set forth in
this Exchange Rate Adjustments and in Adjustment to Shares Delivered Upon Exchange Upon
Certain Fundamental Changes. Further, in the event of an adjustment to the exchange rate pursuant
to clauses (4) and (5) above, in no event will the exchange rate exceed 40 shares of Superior
Energys common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes, subject to adjustment pursuant to
clauses (1), (2) and (3) above.
Without limiting the foregoing, the applicable exchange rate will not be adjusted:
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upon the issuance of any shares of Superior Energys common stock pursuant to any present
or future plan providing for the reinvestment of dividends or interest payable on its
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upon the issuance of any shares of Superior Energys common stock or options or rights to
purchase those shares pursuant to any present or future employee, director or consultant
benefit plan or program or employee stock purchase plan of or assumed by Superior Energy or
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upon the issuance of any shares of Superior Energys common stock pursuant to any option,
warrant, right or exercisable, exchangeable or exchangeable security not described in the
preceding bullet and outstanding as of the date the notes were first issued; |
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for a change in the par value of Superior Energys common stock; |
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No adjustment to the exchange rate will be required unless the adjustment would require an
increase or decrease of at least 1% of the exchange rate. If the adjustment is not made because the
adjustment does not change the exchange rate by at least 1%, then the adjustment that is not made
will be carried forward and taken into account in any future adjustment. All required calculations
will be made to the nearest cent or 1/1000th of a share, as the case may be.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the notes are called for redemption, all adjustments not made on
or prior to the date 30 days prior to the applicable redemption date will be made effective as of
such date 30 days prior to such redemption date.
Recapitalizations, Reclassifications and Changes of Superior Energys Common Stock
In the case of any recapitalization, reclassification or change of Superior Energys common
stock (other than changes resulting from a subdivision or combination), a consolidation, merger or
combination involving Superior Energy, a sale or conveyance to another person of all or
substantially all of Superior Energys property and assets or any statutory share exchange, in each
case as a result of which Superior Energys common stock would be converted into, or exchanged for,
stock, other securities, other property or assets (including cash or any combination thereof) (any
such event or transaction, a reorganization event), then, following the effective time of the
reorganization event, the right to receive shares of Superior Energys common stock upon exchange
of notes, if any, will be changed into a right to receive the kind and amount of shares of stock,
other securities or other property or assets (including cash or any combination thereof) that a
holder of a like number of shares of Superior Energys common stock immediately prior to such
reorganization event would have been entitled to receive (the reference property) upon such
reorganization event. If the reorganization event causes Superior Energys common stock to be
converted into the right to receive more than a single type of consideration (determined based in
part upon any form of stockholder election), the reference property will be deemed to be the
weighted average of the types and amounts of consideration received by the holders of Superior
Energys common stock that affirmatively make such an election. SESI will notify holders of the
weighted average as soon as practicable after such determination is made. Upon such reorganization
event, Superior Energy or any successor company will enter into a supplemental indenture consistent
with the foregoing.
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However, if the transaction described above also constitutes a public acquirer change of
control, then SESI may in certain circumstances elect to change the exchange right in the manner
described under Exchange After a Public Acquirer Change of Control in lieu of changing the
exchange right in the manner described in the foregoing paragraph.
Adjustment to Shares Delivered Upon Exchange Upon Certain Fundamental Changes
If you elect to exchange your notes as described above under Exchange Upon Specified
Corporate Transactions Certain Corporate Events, in connection with a corporate transaction that
also constitutes a fundamental change (as defined under Fundamental Change Permits Holders to
Require SESI to Purchase Notes) the effective date for which occurs on or prior to December 15,
2011, the exchange rate will be increased by an additional number of shares of Superior Energys
common stock (the additional shares) as described below.
Any exchange will be deemed to have occurred in connection with such fundamental change if
such notes are surrendered for exchange at a time when the notes would be exchangeable in light of
the expected or actual occurrence of a fundamental change and notwithstanding the fact that a note
may then be exchangeable because another condition to exchange also has been satisfied.
The number of additional shares by which the exchange rate will be increased will be
determined by reference to the table below, based on the date on which the fundamental change
occurs or becomes effective (the effective date) and the price (the stock price) paid per share
of Superior Energys common stock in the fundamental change. If the fundamental change is a
transaction described in clause (2) of the definition thereof and holders of Superior Energys
common stock receive only cash in that fundamental change, the stock price shall be the cash amount
paid per share. Otherwise, the stock price shall be the average of the last reported sale prices of
Superior Energys common stock over the five trading-day period ending on the trading day preceding
the effective date of the fundamental change.
The stock prices set forth in the first row of the table below (i.e., column headers) will be
adjusted as of any date on which the exchange rate of the notes is otherwise adjusted. The adjusted
stock prices will equal the stock prices applicable immediately prior to such adjustment,
multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the exchange rate immediately prior to the
adjustment giving rise to the stock price adjustment and the denominator of which is the exchange
rate as so adjusted. The number of additional shares will be adjusted in the same manner as the
exchange rate as set forth under Exchange Rate Adjustments.
The following table sets forth the hypothetical stock price and the number of additional
shares to be received per $1,000 principal amount of notes:
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0.7117 |
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0.5199 |
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0.3867 |
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0.2877 |
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0.2161 |
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0.1615 |
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December 15, 2007 |
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7.6795 |
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5.3194 |
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4.0237 |
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3.0976 |
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2.4214 |
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1.9179 |
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1.2443 |
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0.8375 |
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0.5803 |
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0.4114 |
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0.2984 |
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0.2159 |
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0.1582 |
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0.1149 |
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December 15, 2008 |
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7.6795 |
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5.1070 |
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3.7477 |
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2.7945 |
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2.1135 |
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1.6188 |
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0.9825 |
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0.6210 |
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0.4067 |
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0.2748 |
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0.1924 |
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0.1336 |
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0.0947 |
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0.0662 |
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December 15, 2009 |
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7.6795 |
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4.7750 |
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3.3425 |
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2.3690 |
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1.6959 |
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1.2221 |
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0.6321 |
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0.2676 |
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0.1915 |
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0.1302 |
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0.0921 |
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0.0635 |
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0.0444 |
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0.0300 |
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December 15, 2010 |
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7.6795 |
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4.1931 |
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2.6460 |
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1.6720 |
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1.0619 |
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0.6793 |
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0.2811 |
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0.0898 |
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0.0576 |
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0.0359 |
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0.0242 |
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0.0163 |
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0.0108 |
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0.0064 |
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December 15, 2011 |
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7.6795 |
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3.0586 |
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0.2808 |
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0.0000 |
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0.0000 |
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0.0000 |
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0.0000 |
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0.0000 |
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0.0000 |
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0.0000 |
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0.0000 |
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0.0000 |
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0.0000 |
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0.0000 |
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The exact stock prices and effective dates may not be set forth in the table above, in which
case:
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If the stock price is between two stock price amounts in the table or the effective date
is between two effective dates in the table, the number of additional shares will be
determined by a straight-line interpolation between the number of additional shares set
forth for the higher and lower stock price amounts and the two dates, as applicable, based
on a 365-day year. |
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If the stock price is greater than $140 per share (subject to adjustment), no additional shares will be issued upon exchange. |
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If the stock price is less than $33.76 per share (subject to adjustment), no additional shares will be issued upon exchange. |
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the exchange rate shall not exceed 29.6209 per $1,000 principal
amount of notes on account of adjustments described in this section, subject to the adjustments set
forth in clauses (1) through (5) of Exchange Rate Adjustments.
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If you exchange your notes prior to the effective date of any fundamental change, and the
fundamental change does not occur, you will not be entitled to additional shares in connection with
such exchange.
SESIs obligation to increase the exchange rate as described above could be considered a
penalty, in which case the enforceability thereof would be subject to general principles of
economic remedies.
An increase in the exchange rate upon a fundamental change may be treated as a deemed
distribution to holders of the notes, possibly subject to U.S. federal withholding tax. See
Certain United States Federal Income Tax Considerations.
Settlement of Exchange in a Fundamental Change
As described above under Recapitalizations, Reclassifications, and Changes of Superior
Energys Common Stock, upon effectiveness of any fundamental change and a related exchange, the
applicable exchange rate or the sum of the daily settlement amounts with respect to the notes
submitted for exchange will be determined by the reference property. If, as described above, SESI
is required to increase the exchange rate by the additional shares as a result of the fundamental
change, any related exchanges will be settled as follows:
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If the last day of the applicable observation period related to the notes submitted for
exchange in connection with the fundamental change is prior to the third scheduled trading
day preceding the effective date of the fundamental change, SESI will settle such exchange
as described under Payment Upon Exchange above by delivering the number of shares of
Superior Energys common stock or the amount of cash and shares of Superior Energys common
stock, as the case may be, based on the applicable exchange rate then in effect without
regard to the number of additional shares to be added to the applicable exchange rate as
described above, as promptly as practicable following the last day of the applicable
observation period. In addition, as soon as practicable following the effective date of the
fundamental change, SESI will deliver the increase in such amount of cash and reference
property deliverable in lieu of Superior Energys common stock, as if the applicable
exchange rate had been increased by such number of additional shares during the related
observation period (and based upon the same daily VWAP for each trading day in such
observation period). If such increased amount results in an increase to the amount of cash
to be paid to holders, SESI will pay such increase in cash, and if such increased settlement
amount results in an increase to the number of shares of Superior Energys common stock,
SESI will deliver such increase by delivering reference property based on such increased
number of shares of Superior Energys common stock; or |
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If the last day of the applicable observation period related to notes submitted for
exchange in connection with the fundamental change is on or following the third scheduled
trading day preceding the effective date of the fundamental change, SESI will settle such
exchange as described under Payment Upon Exchange above (based on the applicable
exchange rate as increased by the additional shares described above) on the later to occur
of (1) the effective date of the fundamental change and (2) as promptly as practicable
following the last day of the applicable observation period. |
Exchange After a Public Acquirer Change of Control
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of a fundamental change constituting a public
acquirer change of control (as defined below), SESI may, in lieu of increasing the exchange rate by
a number of additional shares as described in Adjustment to Shares Delivered Upon Exchange Upon
Certain Fundamental Changes above, elect to adjust the exchange rate and the related exchange
obligation such that from and after the effective date of such public acquirer change of control,
holders of the notes will be entitled to exchange their notes (subject to the satisfaction of the
conditions to exchange described under Exchange Rights) for cash and a number of shares of
public acquirer common stock (as defined below), still subject to the arrangements for payment upon
exchange as set forth above under Payment Upon Exchange, by adjusting the exchange rate in
effect immediately before the public acquirer change of control by a fraction:
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the numerator of which will be the average of the daily VWAP prices of Superior Energys
common stock for the five consecutive VWAP trading days prior to but excluding the effective
date of such public acquirer change of control; and |
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the denominator of which will be the average of the daily VWAP prices of the public
acquirer common stock for the five consecutive VWAP trading days commencing on the trading
day next succeeding the effective date of such public acquirer change of control. |
A public acquirer change of control means a fundamental change as defined in clause (2) in
the definition thereof (after giving effect to the paragraph following that definition) in which
the acquirer has a class of common stock traded on a U.S. national securities exchange or which
will be so traded when issued or exchanged in connection with such fundamental change (the public
acquirer common stock). If an acquirer does not itself have a class of common stock satisfying the
foregoing requirement, it will be deemed to have public acquirer common stock if a corporation
that directly or indirectly owns at least a majority of the acquirer has a class of common stock
satisfying the foregoing requirement, in such case, all references to public acquirer common stock
shall refer to such
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class of common stock. Majority owned for these purposes means having beneficial ownership
(as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of more than 50% of the total voting power of all
shares of the respective entitys capital stock that are entitled to vote generally in the election
of directors.
At least 35 scheduled trading days prior to the expected effective date of a fundamental
change that is also a public acquirer change of control, SESI will provide to all holders of the
notes and the trustee and paying agent a notification stating whether SESI will:
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elect to adjust the exchange rate and related exchange obligation described in the second
preceding paragraph, in which case the holders will not have the right to receive additional
shares upon exchange, as described under Adjustments to Shares Delivered Upon Exchange
Upon Certain Fundamental Changes; or |
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not elect to adjust the exchange rate and related exchange obligation, in which case the
holders will have the right to exchange notes and, if applicable, receive additional shares
upon exchange as described above under Adjustments to Shares Delivered Upon Exchange Upon
Certain Fundamental Changes. |
In addition, upon a public acquirer change of control, in lieu of exchanging notes, the holder
can, subject to certain conditions, require SESI to repurchase all or a portion of its notes as
described below.
Purchase of Notes by SESI at the Option of the Holder
Holders have the right to require SESI to purchase the notes on December 15, 2011, December
15, 2016 and December 15, 2021 (each, a purchase date). SESI will be required to purchase any
outstanding notes for which a holder delivers a written purchase notice to the paying agent. This
notice must be delivered during the period beginning at any time from the opening of business on
the date that is 20 business days prior to the relevant purchase date until the close of business
on the second business day prior to the purchase date. If the purchase notice is given and
withdrawn during such period, SESI will not be obligated to purchase the related notes. Also,
SESIs ability to satisfy its purchase obligations may be affected by the factors described in
Risk Factors under the caption We may not have the ability to raise the funds necessary to
settle exchange of the notes or to purchase the notes upon a fundamental change or on other
purchase dates, and our future debt may contain limitations on our ability to pay cash upon
exchange or repurchase of the notes.
The purchase price payable will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be
purchased plus any accrued and unpaid interest, including any additional amounts, to such purchase
date. Any notes purchased by SESI will be paid for in cash.
On or before the 20th business day prior to each purchase date, SESI will provide to the
trustee, the paying agent and to all holders of the notes, and to beneficial owners as required by
applicable law, a notice (delivered in any manner permitted by the indenture, including through
DTC) stating, among other things:
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the last date on which a holder may exercise the repurchase right; |
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the repurchase price; |
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the name and address of the paying agent; and |
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the procedures that holders must follow to require SESI to repurchase their notes. |
Simultaneously with providing such notice, SESI will publish a notice containing this
information in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of New York or publish the
information on Superior Energys website or through such other public medium as SESI may use at
that time.
A notice electing to require SESI to purchase your notes must state:
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if certificated notes have been issued, the certificate numbers of the notes, or if not
certificated, your notice must comply with appropriate DTC procedures; |
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the portion of the principal amount of notes to be purchased, in multiples of $1,000; and |
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that the notes are to be purchased by SESI pursuant to the applicable provisions of the notes and the indenture. |
No notes may be purchased at the option of holders if there has occurred and is continuing an
event of default other than an event of default that is cured by the payment of the purchase price
of the notes.
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You may withdraw any purchase notice in whole or in part by a written notice of withdrawal
delivered to the paying agent prior to the close of business on the business day prior to the
purchase date. The notice of withdrawal must state:
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the principal amount of the withdrawn notes; |
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if certificated notes have been issued, the certificate numbers of the withdrawn notes,
or if not certificated, your notice must comply with appropriate DTC procedures; and |
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the principal amount, if any, which remains subject to the purchase notice. |
You must either effect book-entry transfer or deliver the notes, together with necessary
endorsements, to the office of the paying agent after delivery of the purchase notice to receive
payment of the purchase price. You will receive payment promptly following the later of the
purchase date or the time of book-entry transfer or the delivery of the notes. If the paying agent
holds money sufficient to pay the purchase price of the notes on the business day following the
purchase date, then:
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the notes will cease to be outstanding and interest, including any additional interest,
will cease to accrue (whether or not book-entry transfer of the notes is made or whether or
not the note is delivered to the paying agent); and |
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all other rights of the holder will terminate (other than the right to receive the
purchase price and previously accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest upon
delivery or transfer of the notes). |
SESI will be responsible for making all determinations with respect to the adequacy of all
notices electing to require SESI to purchase notes and all notices withdrawing such elections and
any such determination shall be binding on the applicable holder.
SESI will comply with the provisions of Rule 13e-4 and any other rules under the Exchange Act
that may be applicable.
Fundamental Change Permits Holders to Require SESI to Purchase Notes
If a fundamental change (as defined below in this section) occurs at any time, you will have
the right, at your option, to require SESI to purchase any or all of your notes, or any portion of
the principal amount thereof, at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the
notes to be purchased plus accrued and unpaid interest, including additional interest, to but
excluding the fundamental change purchase date (unless the fundamental change purchase date is
between a regular record date and the interest payment date to which it relates, in which case SESI
will pay accrued and unpaid interest to the holder of record on such regular record date). The
fundamental change purchase date will be a date specified by SESI no later than the 35th day
following the date of Superior Energys fundamental change notice as described below. Any notes
purchased by SESI will be paid for in cash.
A fundamental change will be deemed to have occurred if any of the following occurs:
(1) a person or group within the meaning of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act other than
Superior Energy, its subsidiaries or their employee benefit plans, files a Schedule TO or any
schedule, form or report under the Exchange Act disclosing that such person or group has become
the beneficial owner, as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act, of Superior Energys
common equity representing more than 50% of the ordinary voting power of its common equity;
(2) consummation of any share exchange, consolidation or merger of Superior Energy pursuant
to which its common stock will be converted into cash, securities or other property or any sale,
lease or other transfer in one transaction or a series of transactions of all or substantially
all of Superior Energys and Superior Energys subsidiaries assets, taken as a whole, to any
person other than one of its subsidiaries; provided, however, that a transaction where the
holders of more than 50% of all classes of Superior Energys common equity immediately prior to
such transaction own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of all classes of common equity of
the continuing or surviving entity or transferee or the parent thereof immediately after such
event shall not be a fundamental change; or
(3) Superior Energys common stock (or other common stock for which the notes are then
exchangeable) ceases to be listed on a U.S. national or regional securities exchange or quoted on
an established automated over-the-counter trading market in the United States for a period of 30
consecutive scheduled trading days.
A fundamental change described in clause (2) of the definition will not be deemed to have
occurred, however, if at least 90% of the consideration received or to be received by Superior
Energys common stockholders, excluding cash payments for fractional shares and cash payments in
respect of statutory dissenters rights, in connection with the transaction or transactions
constituting the fundamental change described in clause (2) of the definition consists of shares of
common stock traded on a U.S. national or regional securities exchange, or which will be so traded
when issued or exchanged in connection with a fundamental change described in clause (2) of the
definition (these securities being referred to as publicly traded securities) and as a result of
this transaction or
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transactions the notes become exchangeable for such publicly traded securities, excluding cash
payments for fractional shares and cash payments in respect of statutory dissenters rights.
On or before the 20th day after the occurrence of a fundamental change, SESI will provide to
all holders of the notes and the trustee and paying agent a notice (delivered in any manner
permitted by the indenture, including through DTC) of the occurrence of the fundamental change and
of the resulting purchase right. Such notice shall state, among other things:
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the events causing a fundamental change; |
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the date of the fundamental change; |
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the last date on which a holder may exercise the repurchase right; |
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the fundamental change purchase price; |
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the fundamental change purchase date; |
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the name and address of the paying agent and the exchange agent, if applicable; |
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if exchange of the notes is permitted in connection with such fundamental change as
described in Exchange Rights Exchange Upon Specified Corporate Transactions Certain
Corporate Events, the then applicable exchange rate and any adjustments to the applicable
exchange rate; |
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that the notes with respect to which a fundamental change purchase notice has been
delivered by a holder may be exchanged only if the holder withdraws the fundamental change
purchase notice in accordance with the terms of the indenture; and |
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the procedures that holders must follow to require SESI to purchase their notes. |
Simultaneously with providing such notice, SESI will publish a notice containing this
information in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of New York or publish the
information on Superior Energys website or through such other public medium as SESI may use at
that time.
To exercise the purchase right, you must deliver, on or before the business day immediately
preceding the fundamental change purchase date, subject to extension to comply with applicable law,
the notes to be purchased, duly endorsed for transfer, together with a written purchase notice and
the form entitled Form of Fundamental Change Purchase Notice on the reverse side of the notes
duly completed, to the paying agent. Your purchase notice must state:
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if certificated, the certificate numbers of your notes to be delivered for purchase, or
if not certificated, your notice must comply with appropriate DTC procedures; |
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the portion of the principal amount of notes to be purchased, which must be $1,000 or a multiple thereof; and |
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that the notes are to be purchased by SESI pursuant to the applicable provisions of the notes and the indenture. |
You may withdraw any purchase notice in whole or in part by a written notice of withdrawal
delivered to the paying agent prior to the close of business on the business day prior to the
fundamental change purchase date. The notice of withdrawal must state:
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the principal amount of the withdrawn notes; |
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if certificated notes have been issued, the certificate numbers of the withdrawn notes,
or if not certificated, your notice must comply with appropriate DTC procedures; and |
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the principal amount, if any, which remains subject to the purchase notice. |
SESI will be required to purchase the notes on the fundamental change purchase date, subject
to extension to comply with applicable law. You will receive payment of the fundamental change
purchase price promptly following the later of the fundamental change purchase date or the time of
book-entry transfer or the delivery of the notes. If the paying agent holds money or securities
sufficient to pay the fundamental change purchase price of the notes on the business day following
the fundamental change purchase date, then:
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the notes will cease to be outstanding and interest, including any additional interest,
if any, will cease to accrue (whether or not book-entry transfer of the notes is made or
whether or not the note is delivered to the paying agent); and |
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all other rights of the holder will terminate (other than the right to receive the
fundamental change purchase price and previously accrued and unpaid interest (including any
additional interest) upon delivery or transfer of the notes). |
The purchase rights of the holders could discourage a potential acquirer of Superior Energy or
SESI. The fundamental change purchase feature, however, is not the result of managements knowledge
of any specific effort to obtain control of either Superior Energy or SESI by any means or part of
a plan by management to adopt a series of anti-takeover provisions.
The term fundamental change is limited to specified transactions and may not include other
events that might adversely affect Superior Energys consolidated financial condition. In addition,
the requirement that SESI offer to purchase the notes upon a fundamental change may not protect
holders in the event of a highly leveraged transaction, reorganization, merger or similar
transaction involving Superior Energy or SESI that is not a fundamental change (as defined).
No notes may be purchased at the option of holders upon a fundamental change if there has
occurred and is continuing an event of default other than an event of default that is cured by the
payment of the fundamental change purchase price of the notes.
SESI will be responsible for making all determinations with respect to the adequacy of all
notices electing to require SESI to purchase notes and all notices withdrawing such elections and
any such determination shall be binding on the applicable holder.
The definition of fundamental change includes a phrase relating to the sale, lease or other
transfer of all or substantially all of Superior Energys and its subsidiaries assets. There is
no precise, established definition of the phrase substantially all under applicable law.
Accordingly, the ability of a holder of the notes to require SESI to purchase its notes as a result
of the sale, lease or other transfer of less than all of Superior Energys and its subsidiaries
assets may be uncertain.
If a fundamental change were to occur, SESI may not have enough funds to pay the fundamental
change purchase price. See Risk Factors under the caption We may not have the ability to raise
the funds necessary to settle exchange of the notes or to purchase the notes upon a fundamental
change or on other purchase dates, and our future debt may contain limitations on our ability to
pay cash upon exchange or repurchase of the notes. If SESI fails to purchase the notes when
required following a fundamental change, SESI will be in default under the indenture. In addition,
SESI has, and may in the future incur, other indebtedness with similar change in control provisions
permitting its holders to accelerate or to require SESI to purchase its indebtedness upon the
occurrence of similar events or on some specific dates.
Consolidation, Merger and Sale of Assets
The indenture provides that neither Superior Energy nor SESI shall consolidate with or merge
with or into, or convey, transfer or lease all or substantially all of its properties and assets
to, another person, unless (i) the resulting, surviving or transferee entity (if neither SESI nor
Superior Energy) expressly assumes by supplemental indenture all the obligations of Superior Energy
or SESI as applicable under the notes, the indenture and, to the extent then still operative, the
registration rights agreement; and (ii) immediately after giving effect to such transaction, no
default has occurred and is continuing under the indenture. Upon any such consolidation, merger or
transfer, the resulting, surviving or transferee entity shall succeed to, and may exercise every
right and power of, Superior Energy or SESI as applicable under the indenture.
Although these types of transactions are permitted under the indenture, certain of the
foregoing transactions could constitute a fundamental change (as defined above) permitting each
holder to require SESI to purchase the notes of such holder as described above.
Events of Default
Each of the following is an event of default:
(1) default in any payment of interest, including any additional interest (as described
below in this section or required by the registration rights agreement) on any note when due and
payable and the default continues for a period of 30 days;
(2) default in the payment of principal of any note when due and payable at its stated
maturity, upon optional redemption, upon required repurchase, upon declaration of acceleration or
otherwise;
(3) failure by SESI to comply with its obligation to exchange the notes in accordance with
the indenture upon exercise of a holders exchange right and such failure continues for a period
of 10 days;
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(4) failure by SESI to give a fundamental change notice or notice of a specified corporate
transaction as described under Exchange Upon Specified Corporate Transactions or a public
acquirer change of control notice as described under Exchange After a Public Acquirer Change
of Control, in each case when due;
(5) failure by SESI or Superior Energy to comply with its obligations under
Consolidation, Merger and Sale of Assets;
(6) failure by SESI or Superior Energy for 60 days after written notice from the trustee or
the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the notes then outstanding has been received
to comply with any of its other agreements contained in the notes or indenture;
(7) default by Superior Energy, SESI or any other subsidiary of Superior Energy in the
payment of the principal or interest on any mortgage, agreement or other instrument under which
there may be outstanding, or by which there may be secured or evidenced any indebtedness for
money borrowed in excess of $20 million in the aggregate of Superior Energy, SESI and/or any such
subsidiary, whether such indebtedness now exists or shall hereafter be created resulting in such
indebtedness becoming or being declared due and payable, and such acceleration shall not have
been rescinded or annulled within 30 days after written notice of such acceleration has been
received by Superior Energy, SESI or such subsidiary from the trustee (or to SESI and the trustee
from the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the outstanding notes);
(8) certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency, or reorganization of Superior Energy, SESI or
any other significant subsidiary of Superior Energy (as defined in Regulation S-X under the
Exchange Act) (the bankruptcy provisions); or
(9) except as permitted by the indenture, any guarantee shall be held in any final judicial
proceeding to be unenforceable or invalid or shall cease for any reason to be in full force and
effect or any guarantor, or any person acting in behalf of any guarantor, shall deny or disaffirm
its obligations under its guarantee.
If an event of default occurs and is continuing, the trustee by notice to SESI, or the holders
of at least 25% in principal amount of the outstanding notes by notice to SESI and the trustee,
may, and the trustee at the request of such holders shall, declare 100% of the principal of and
accrued and unpaid interest, including additional interest or premium, if any, on all the notes to
be due and payable. In case of certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization,
involving Superior Energy, SESI or a significant subsidiary of Superior Energy, 100% of the
principal, premium, if any, and accrued and unpaid interest on the notes will automatically become
due and payable. Upon such a declaration, such principal, premium (if any) and accrued and unpaid
interest, including any additional interest will be due and payable immediately.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the indenture will provide that the sole remedy for an event of
default relating to the failure to comply with the reporting obligations in the indenture, which
are described below under the caption Reports, and for any failure to comply with the
requirements of Section 314(a)(1) of the Trust Indenture Act, will for the 365 days after the
occurrence of such an event of default consist exclusively of the right to receive additional
interest on the notes at an annual rate equal to 0.50% of the principal amount of the notes. This
additional interest will be in addition to any additional interest that may accrue as a result of a
registration default as described in the registration rights agreement and will be payable in the
same manner as additional interest accruing as a result of a registration default. The additional
interest will accrue on all outstanding notes from and including the date on which an event of
default relating to a failure to comply with the reporting obligations in the indenture first
occurs to but not including the 365th day thereafter (or such earlier date on which the event of
default relating to the reporting obligations shall have been cured or waived). On such 365th day
(or earlier, if the event of default relating to the reporting obligations is cured or waived prior
to such 365th day), such additional interest will cease to accrue and the notes will be subject to
acceleration as provided above if the event of default is continuing. The provisions of the
indenture described in this paragraph will not affect the rights of holders of notes in the event
of the occurrence of any other event of default and will have no effect on the rights of holders of
notes under the registration rights agreement.
The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding notes may waive all past
defaults (except with respect to nonpayment of principal or interest, including any additional
interest, or failure to deliver, upon exchange, cash and shares of Superior Energys common stock,
if applicable) and rescind any such acceleration with respect to the notes and its consequences if
(1) rescission would not conflict with any judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction
and (2) all existing events of default, other than the nonpayment of the principal of and interest,
including additional interest, on the notes that have become due solely by such declaration of
acceleration, have been cured or waived.
Subject to the provisions of the indenture relating to the duties of the trustee, if an event
of default occurs and is continuing, the trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of the
rights or powers under the indenture at the request or direction of any of the holders unless such
holders have offered to the trustee indemnity or security reasonably satisfactory to it against any
loss, liability or expense. Except to enforce the right to receive payment of principal or
interest, including any additional interest, when due, no holder may pursue any remedy with respect
to the indenture or the notes unless:
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(1) such holder has previously given the trustee notice that an event of default is
continuing;
(2) holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the outstanding notes have requested the
trustee to pursue the remedy;
(3) such holders have offered the trustee security or indemnity reasonably satisfactory to
it against any loss, liability or expense;
(4) the trustee has not complied with such request within 60 days after the receipt of the
request and the offer of security or indemnity; and
(5) the holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding notes have not given
the trustee a direction that, in the opinion of the trustee, is inconsistent with such request
within such 60-day period.
Subject to certain restrictions, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the
outstanding notes are given the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any
proceeding for any remedy available to the trustee or of exercising any trust or power conferred on
the trustee. The indenture provides that in the event an event of default has occurred and is
continuing, the trustee will be required in the exercise of its powers to use the degree of care
that a prudent person would use in the conduct of its own affairs. The trustee, however, may refuse
to follow any direction that conflicts with law or the indenture or that the trustee determines is
unduly prejudicial to the rights of any other holder or that would involve the trustee in personal
liability. Prior to taking any action under the indenture, the trustee will be entitled to
indemnification satisfactory to it in its sole discretion against all losses and expenses caused by
taking or not taking such action.
The indenture provides that if a default occurs and is continuing and is known to the trustee,
the trustee must provide to each holder notice of the default within 90 days after it occurs.
Except in the case of a default in the payment of principal of or interest on any note, the trustee
may withhold notice if and so long as the trustee determines in good faith that withholding notice
is in the interests of the holders. In addition, SESI is required to deliver to the trustee, within
120 days after the end of each fiscal year, a certificate indicating whether the signers thereof
know of any default that occurred during the previous year. SESI also is required to deliver to the
trustee, within 30 days after the occurrence thereof, written notice of any events which would
constitute certain defaults, their status and what action SESI is taking or proposes to take in
respect thereof.
Modification and Amendment
Subject to certain exceptions, the indenture or the notes may be amended with the consent of
the holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the notes then outstanding (including
without limitation, consents obtained in connection with a purchase of, or tender offer or exchange
offer for, notes) and, subject to certain exceptions, any past default or compliance with any
provisions may be waived with the consent of the holders of a majority in principal amount of the
notes then outstanding (including, without limitation, consents obtained in connection with a
purchase of, or tender offer or exchange offer for, notes). However, without the consent of each
holder of an outstanding note affected, no amendment may, among other things:
(1) reduce the percentage in aggregate principal amount of notes whose holders must consent
to an amendment or waive any past default;
(2) reduce the rate of or extend the stated time for payment of interest, including
additional interest, on any note;
(3) reduce the principal of or extend the stated maturity of any note;
(4) otherwise impair the right of any holder to receive payment of principal, premium, if
any, and interest, including additional interest, on such holders notes on or after the due
dates therefor or to institute suit for the enforcement of any payment on or with respect to such
holders notes;
(5) make any change that impairs or adversely affects the exchange rights of any notes;
(6) reduce the redemption price, the purchase price or fundamental change purchase price of
any note or amend or modify in any manner adverse to the holders of notes SESIs obligation to
make such payments;
(7) make any note payable in currency other than that stated in the note; or
(8) make any change in the amendment provisions which require each holders consent or in
the waiver provisions.
Without the consent of any holder, SESI, the guarantors and the trustee may amend the
indenture to:
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(1) cure any ambiguity, omission, defect or inconsistency in the indenture in a manner that
does not individually or in the aggregate adversely affect the rights of any holder of notes in
any respect;
(2) provide for the assumption by a successor entity of the obligations of SESI or Superior
Energy under the indenture as described under Consolidation, Merger and Sale of Assets or any
successor subsidiary guarantor under any subsidiary guarantee;
(3) add additional guarantors with respect to the notes;
(4) secure the notes;
(5) add to the covenants of SESI or Superior Energy for the benefit of the holders or
surrender any right or power conferred upon SESI or Superior Energy;
(6) make any change that does not materially adversely affect the rights of any holder;
(7) comply with any requirement of the Commission in connection with the qualification of
the indenture under the Trust Indenture Act;
(8) provide for the acceptance of appointment by a successor trustee or paying agent or
facilitate the administration of the trusts under the indenture by more than one trustee or
paying agent;
(9) add to events of default for the benefit of the holders of the notes; or
(10) conform the text of the indenture, any guarantee or the notes to any provision of this
Description of Notes.
The consent of the holders is not necessary under the indenture to approve the particular form
of any proposed amendment. It is sufficient if such consent approves the substance of the proposed
amendment. After an amendment under the indenture becomes effective, SESI is required to mail to
the holders a notice briefly describing such amendment. However, the failure to give such notice to
all the holders, or any defect in the notice, will not impair or affect the validity of the
amendment.
Discharge
SESI may satisfy and discharge its obligations under the indenture by delivering to the
registrar for cancellation all outstanding notes or by depositing with the trustee or delivering to
the holders, as applicable, after the notes have become due and payable, whether at stated
maturity, or any redemption date, or any purchase date, or upon exchange or otherwise, cash or
shares of Superior Energys common stock (in respect of exchanges) sufficient to pay all of the
outstanding notes and paying all other sums payable under the indenture by SESI. Such discharge is
subject to terms contained in the indenture.
No Stockholder Rights for Holders of Notes
Holders of notes, as such, will not have any rights as stockholders of Superior Energy
(including, without limitation, voting rights and rights to receive any dividends or other
distributions on Superior Energys common stock).
Reports
Superior Energy shall deliver to the trustee, within 15 days after filing with the Commission,
copies of Superior Energys annual reports and of the information, documents and other reports (or
copies of such portions of any of the foregoing as the Commission may by rules and regulations
prescribe) which Superior Energy is required to file with the Commission pursuant to Section 13 or
15(d) of the Exchange Act. In the event Superior Energy is at any time no longer subject to the
reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, it shall continue to provide the
trustee with reports containing substantially the same information as would have been required to
be filed with the Commission had Superior Energy continued to have been subject to such reporting
requirements. In such event, such reports shall be provided at the times Superior Energy would have
been required to provide reports had it continued to have been subject to such reporting
requirements. SESI and the guarantors also shall comply with the other provisions of Section 314(a)
of the Trust Indenture Act.
Notices
Except as otherwise provided in the indenture, notices to holders of the notes will be given
by mail to the addresses of holders of the notes as they appear in the notes register; provided
that notices given to holders holding notes in book-entry form may be given through the facilities
of DTC or any successor depository.
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No Personal Liability of Directors, Officers, Employees and Stockholders
No director, manager, officer, employee, incorporator, organizer, stockholder, member or
partner of SESI or any guarantor, as such, will have any liability for any obligations of SESI or
any guarantor under the notes, the indenture, any guarantees or for any claim based on, in respect
of, or by reason of, such obligations or their creation. Each holder of notes by accepting a note
waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and release are part of the consideration for
issuance of the notes. The waiver may not be effective to waive liabilities under the federal
securities laws.
Calculations in Respect of Notes
Except as otherwise provided above, SESI will be responsible for making all calculations
called for under the notes. These calculations include, but are not limited to, determinations of
the last reported sale prices of Superior Energys common stock, accrued interest payable on the
notes and the exchange rate of the notes. SESI will make all these calculations in good faith and,
absent manifest error, its calculations will be final and binding on holders of notes. SESI will
provide a schedule of its calculations to each of the trustee and the exchange agent, and each of
the trustee and exchange agent is entitled to rely conclusively upon the accuracy of its
calculations without independent verification. The trustee will forward these calculations to any
holder of notes upon the request of that holder.
Trustee
The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. is the initial trustee, registrar, paying agent and
exchange agent for the notes. The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., in each of its capacities,
including without limitation as trustee, security registrar, paying agent and exchange agent,
assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information concerning us or our
affiliates or any other party contained in this document or the related documents or for any
failure by us or any other party to disclose events that may have occurred and may affect the
significance or accuracy of such information.
The trustee is also trustee under the indenture governing SESIs existing 6 7/8% Senior Notes
due 2014. We maintain banking relationships in the ordinary course of business with the trustee and
its affiliates.
Governing Law
The indenture provides that it and the notes will be governed by, and construed in accordance
with, the laws of the State of New York.
Book-Entry, Settlement and Clearance
The Global Notes
The notes were initially issued in the form of one or more registered notes in global form,
without interest coupons (the global notes). Upon issuance, each of the global notes were
deposited with the trustee as custodian for DTC and registered in the name of Cede & Co., as
nominee of DTC.
Ownership of beneficial interests in a global note is limited to persons who have accounts
with DTC (DTC participants) or persons who hold interests through DTC participants. We expect
that under procedures established by DTC:
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upon deposit of a global note with DTCs custodian, DTC will credit portions of the
principal amount of the global note to the accounts of the DTC participants designated by
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ownership of beneficial interests in a global note will be shown on, and transfer of
ownership of those interests will be effected only through, records maintained by DTC (with
respect to interests of DTC participants) and the records of DTC participant (with respect
to other owners of beneficial interests in the global note). |
Beneficial interests in global notes may not be exchanged for notes in physical, certificated
form except in the limited circumstances described below.
The global notes and beneficial interests in the global notes are subject to restrictions on
transfer.
Book-Entry Procedures for the Global Notes
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All interests in the global notes are subject to the operations and procedures of DTC. We
provide the following summary of those operations and procedures solely for the convenience of
investors. The operations and procedures of DTC are controlled by that settlement system and may be
changed at any time. Neither we nor the initial purchasers are responsible for those operations or
procedures.
DTC has advised us that it is:
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a limited purpose trust company organized under the laws of the State of New York; |
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a banking organization within the meaning of the New York State Banking Law; |
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a member of the Federal Reserve System; |
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a clearing corporation within the meaning of the Uniform Commercial Code; and |
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a clearing agency registered under Section 17A of the Exchange Act. |
DTC was created to hold securities for its participants and to facilitate the clearance and
settlement of securities transactions between its participants through electronic book-entry
changes to the accounts of its participants. DTCs participants include securities brokers and
dealers, including the initial purchasers; banks and trust companies; clearing corporations and
other organizations. Indirect access to DTCs system is also available to others such as banks,
brokers, dealers and trust companies; these indirect participants clear through or maintain a
custodial relationship with a DTC participant, either directly or indirectly. Investors who are not
DTC participants may beneficially own securities held by or on behalf of DTC only through DTC
participants or indirect participants in DTC.
So long as DTCs nominee is the registered owner of a global note, that nominee will be
considered the sole owner or holder of the notes represented by that global note for all purposes
under the indenture. Except as provided below, owners of beneficial interests in a global note:
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will not be considered the owners or holders of the notes under the indenture for any
purpose, including with respect to the giving of any direction, instruction or approval to
the trustee under the indenture. |
As a result, each investor who owns a beneficial interest in a global note must rely on the
procedures of DTC to exercise any rights of a holder of notes under the indenture (and, if the
investor is not a participant or an indirect participant in DTC, on the procedures of the DTC
participant through which the investor owns its interest).
Payments of principal, premium, if any, and interest (including additional interest) with
respect to the notes represented by a global note will be made by the trustee to DTCs nominee as
the registered holder of the global note. Neither SESI nor the trustee will have any responsibility
or liability for the payment of amounts to owners of beneficial interests in a global note, for any
aspect of the records relating to payments made on account of those interests by DTC, or for
maintaining, supervising or reviewing any records of DTC relating to those interests.
Payments by participants and indirect participants in DTC to the owners of beneficial
interests in a global note will be governed by standing instructions and customary industry
practice and will be the responsibility of those participants or indirect participants and DTC.
Transfers between participants in DTC will be effected under DTCs procedures and will be
settled in same-day funds.
Certificated Notes
Notes in physical, certificated form will be issued and delivered to each person that DTC
identifies as a beneficial owner of the related notes only if:
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DTC notifies SESI at any time that it is unwilling or unable to continue as depositary
for the global notes and a successor depositary is not appointed within 90 days; |
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DTC ceases to be registered as a clearing agency under the Exchange Act and a successor
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SESI, at its option, notifies the trustee that it elects to cause the issuance of
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certain other events provided in the indenture should occur. |
DESCRIPTION OF OUR CAPITAL STOCK
This section contains a description of the material features and rights of Superior Energys
capital stock. This description does not purport to be exhaustive and is qualified in its entirety
by references to applicable Delaware law and Superior Energys certificate of incorporation and
by-laws.
Common Stock
Under Superior Energys certificate of incorporation, it has authority to issue 125,000,000
shares of common stock, par value $.001 per share. As of March 31, 2007, 80,671,745 shares of
Superior Energys common stock were outstanding. As of that date, Superior Energy also had
4,299,002 shares of common stock reserved for issuance upon exercise of options or in connection
with other awards outstanding under various employee or director incentive, compensation and option
plans. All of the outstanding shares of Superior Energys common stock are fully paid and
nonassessable, and any of its shares issued in exchange for the notes will be fully paid and
nonassessable when issued.
Dividends
Subject to any preferences accorded to the holders of Superior Energys preferred stock that
may be issued and outstanding, holders of Superior Energys common stock are entitled to any
dividend declared by its board of directors out of funds legally available for that purpose.
Voting Rights
The holders of Superior Energys common stock are entitled to one vote for each share of
common stock held of record on all matters as to which stockholders are entitled to vote.
Stockholders are not allowed to cumulate votes on any matters submitted to Superior Energys
stockholders, including the election of its board of directors.
Liquidation and Other Rights
In the event of Superior Energys voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding
up, the holders of its common stock will be entitled to share equally in any of Superior Energys
assets available for distribution after the payment in full of all debts and distributions and
after the holders of all series of outstanding preferred stock have received their liquidation
preferences in full. The holders of Superior Energys common stock are not entitled to preemptive
or redemption rights. Shares of common stock are not redeemable and are not convertible into shares
of any other class of capital stock.
Provisions of Superior Energys Certificate of Incorporation and By-laws and Delaware Law
Superior Energys certificate of incorporation contains provisions that limit the amount of
its voting stock (including its common stock) that may be owned by persons who are not U.S.
citizens, which may adversely affect the liquidity of Superior Energys common stock in certain
situations. In addition, Superior Energys certificate of incorporation and by-laws contain
provisions that may have an adverse effect on the ability of its stockholders to influence its
corporate governance.
Summaries of the provisions described in the preceding paragraph, and certain provisions of
Delaware law, are set forth below. However, you should read Superior Energys certificate of
incorporation and by-laws for a more complete description of the rights of holders of its common
stock.
Limitations on Ownership of Superior Energys Stock by Persons who are not U.S. Citizens.
Federal maritime laws (including the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, the Merchant Marine Act of 1936,
and the Shipping Act of 1916) provide that vessels may only transport passengers and merchandise
between points in the United States (referred to as operating in the coastwise trade) if they are
owned by U.S. citizens. For such purposes, a corporation is considered a U.S. citizen if at least
75% of its outstanding stock is owned by persons or organizations who are U.S. citizens. Some of
our subsidiaries may be deemed from time to time to operate in the coastwise trade, and as a result
we could be subject to these requirements. If we were to fail to comply with these maritime laws,
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subsidiaries would not be permitted to continue to operate vessels in the coastwise trade.
Therefore, to facilitate compliance, Superior Energys certificate of incorporation contains
provisions which are designed to enable us to regulate the ownership of Superior Energys capital
stock by persons who are not U.S. citizens, including the following:
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any transfer of shares of Superior Energys capital stock that would result in non-U.S.
citizens controlling more than 23% (the permitted amount) of the total voting power of all
of its capital stock will be void and not effective, except for the purpose of enabling
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shares of capital stock owned by non-U.S. citizens in excess of the permitted amount are
not entitled to voting rights; |
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dividends with respect to shares owned by non-U.S. citizens in excess of the permitted
amount are to be withheld by us until the shares are transferred to U.S. citizens or the
number of shares held by non-U.S. citizens again does not exceed the permitted amount; |
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Superior Energy is permitted (but not required) to redeem shares of capital stock in
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Superior Energys board of directors is authorized to adopt measures that it determines
are necessary or desirable to assure that it can effectively monitor the citizenship of
holders of Superior Energys capital stock, including requiring proof of citizenship of
existing or prospective stockholders or implementing a dual stock certificate system
whereby U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens would receive different stock certificates. |
Amendment of By-laws. Under Delaware law, the power to adopt, amend or repeal by-laws is
conferred upon stockholders. However, a corporation may in its certificate of incorporation also
confer such power upon the board of directors. Superior Energys certificate of incorporation and
by-laws grant such powers to its board of directors.
Advance Notice of Stockholder Nominations and Stockholder Business. Superior Energys by-laws
permit stockholders to nominate a person for election as a director or bring other matters before a
stockholders meeting only if a written notice of intent to nominate or bring business before a
meeting is given a specified time in advance of the meeting.
Delaware Section 203. Superior Energy is subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General
Corporation Law, which imposes a three-year moratorium on the ability of Delaware corporations to
engage in a wide range of specified transactions with any interested stockholder. An interested
stockholder includes, among other things, any person other than the corporation and its
majority-owned subsidiaries who owns 15% or more of any class or series of stock entitled to vote
generally in the election of directors. However, the moratorium will not apply if, among other
things, the transaction is approved by:
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the corporations board of directors prior to the date the interested stockholder became
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the holders of two-thirds of the outstanding shares of each class or series of stock
entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, not including those shares owned by
the interested stockholder. |
Special Meetings of the Stockholders. Superior Energys bylaws provide that special meetings
of stockholders may be called only by either the chairman of Superior Energys board of directors
or by a vote of the majority of its board of directors. Superior Energys stockholders do not have
the power to call a special meeting.
Limitation of Directors Liability. Superior Energys certificate of incorporation contains
provisions eliminating the personal liability of its directors to it and its stockholders for
monetary damages for breaches of their fiduciary duties as directors to the fullest extent
permitted by Delaware law. Under Delaware law and our certificate of incorporation, a director will
not be liable for a breach of his or her duty except for liability for:
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a breach of his or her duty of loyalty to us or our stockholders; |
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These provisions pertain only to breaches of duty by directors as directors and not in any
other corporate capacity, such as officers. In addition, these provisions limit liability only for
breaches of fiduciary duties under Delaware corporate law and not for violations of other laws such
as the federal securities laws.
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As a result of these provisions in Superior Energys certificate of incorporation, its
stockholders may be unable to recover monetary damages against directors for actions taken by them
that constitute negligence or gross negligence or that are in violation of their fiduciary duties.
However, Superior Energys stockholders may obtain injunctive or other equitable relief for these
actions. These provisions also reduce the likelihood of derivative litigation against Superior
Energys directors that might have benefited us.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company is the transfer agent and registrar for Superior
Energys common stock.
Listing
Superior Energys common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol
SPN.
Preferred Stock
Under Superior Energys certificate of incorporation, as amended to date, it has authority to
issue, in one or more series, 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $.01 per share. The
number of authorized shares of preferred stock may be increased or decreased by the affirmative
vote of the holders of a majority of Superior Energys outstanding stock without the separate vote
of holders of preferred stock as a class. Currently, no shares of our preferred stock are
outstanding.
The description of the terms of Superior Energys preferred stock set forth below does not
purport to be complete and is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to Superior
Energys certificate of incorporation and the certificate of designations relating to each series
of preferred stock.
Superior Energys board of directors is authorized to designate, for each series of preferred
stock, the preferences, qualifications, limitations, restrictions and optional or other special
rights of such series, including, but not limited to:
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the dividend rate or basis for determining such rate if any, on the shares of the series; |
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whether dividends will be cumulative and, if so, from which date or dates; |
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whether the shares of the series will be redeemable and if so, the dates, prices and other terms and conditions of redemption; |
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whether Superior Energy will be obligated to purchase or redeem shares of the series
pursuant to a sinking fund or otherwise, and the prices, periods and other terms and
conditions upon which the shares of the series will be redeemed or purchased; |
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the rights, if any, of holders of the shares of the series to convert such shares into,
or exchange such shares for, shares of any other class of stock; |
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whether the shares of the series will have voting rights, in addition to the voting
rights provided by law, and, if so, the terms of those voting rights; and |
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the rights of the shares of the series in the event of our liquidation, dissolution or
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The shares of preferred stock of any one series will be identical except for the dates from
which dividends will cumulate, if at all.
The issuance of preferred stock could adversely affect the voting power of holders of Superior
Energys common stock and the likelihood that such holders will receive dividend payments and
payments upon liquidation and could have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change
in control.
CERTAIN UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
TO COMPLY WITH TREASURY DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR 230, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT: (A) ANY
DISCUSSION OF U.S. FEDERAL TAX ISSUES CONTAINED OR REFERRED TO IN THIS PROSPECTUS AND RELATED
MATERIALS IS NOT INTENDED OR WRITTEN TO BE USED, AND CANNOT BE USED BY YOU, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
AVOIDING PENALTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED ON YOU UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (THE
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CODE); (B) ANY SUCH DISCUSSION IS BEING USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROMOTION OR MARKETING
BY US OF THE TRANSACTIONS OR MATTERS ADDRESSED HEREIN; AND (C) YOU SHOULD SEEK ADVICE BASED ON YOUR
PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES FROM AN INDEPENDENT TAX ADVISOR.
The following is a summary of certain material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the
ownership of the securities offered by this prospectus, as of the date hereof. Except where noted,
this summary deals only with a note or share of Superior Energys common stock held as a capital
asset by a holder who purchased the note on original issuance at its initial issue price
(generally, the first price at which a substantial portion of the notes are sold for cash to
persons other than bond houses, brokers or similar persons or organizations acting in the capacity
of underwriters, placement agents or wholesalers). This summary does not deal with special
situations, such as:
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tax consequences to holders who may be subject to special tax treatment, such as dealers
in securities or currencies, financial institutions, regulated investment companies, real
estate investment trusts, tax-exempt entities, insurance companies, or traders in securities
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tax consequences to persons holding notes as a part of a hedging, integrated, conversion
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tax consequences to U.S. holders (as defined below) of notes or shares of Superior
Energys common stock whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar; |
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alternative minimum tax consequences, if any; |
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estate or gift tax consequences; and |
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any state, local or foreign tax consequences. |
The discussion below is based upon the provisions of the Code, and regulations, rulings and
judicial decisions thereunder as of the date hereof, and such authorities may be changed, perhaps
retroactively, so as to result in U.S. federal income tax consequences different from those
discussed below. This summary does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxes and does
not deal with all tax consequences that may be relevant to holders in light of their particular
circumstances.
If you are considering the purchase of notes, you should consult your tax advisors concerning
the U.S. federal income tax consequences to you in light of your particular situation as well as
any consequences arising under the laws of any other taxing jurisdiction.
As used herein, the term U.S. holder means a beneficial owner of notes or shares of Superior
Energys common stock that is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes:
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an individual citizen or resident of the United States; |
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a corporation (or any other entity treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax
purposes) created or organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof
or the District of Columbia; |
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an estate the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of
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a trust, if it (i) is subject to the primary supervision of a court within the U.S. and
one or more U.S. persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the
trust or (ii) has a valid election in effect under applicable U.S. Treasury regulations to
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A non-U.S. holder is a beneficial owner of notes or shares of Superior Energys common stock
(other than a partnership) that is not a U.S. holder.
Tax Status of SESI
SESI is a single member limited liability company that is disregarded as a separate entity and
treated as a division of Superior Energy, SESIs sole member, for federal income tax purposes.
Superior Energy does not anticipate that the tax status of SESI will change, and the following
discussion assumes that the tax status of SESI will not change, during the term of the notes.
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Consequence to U.S. Holders
Payment of Interest
Interest on a note will generally be taxable to you as ordinary income at the time it is paid
or accrued in accordance with your usual method of accounting for tax purposes.
Market Discount
The market discount provisions of sections 1276 through 1278 of the Code may apply to you if
you acquire a Note at a price that is less than the stated redemption price at maturity of such
Notes. The market discount on such a Note is the excess of the stated redemption price at
maturity of such Note over the price that you pay for the Note. Market discount will generally
accrue on a straight line basis over the term of the Note, unless you make an election to have the
market discount accrue on a constant interest basis.
Unless you make an election to include the market discount in income currently as it accrues
on a Note, the amount of market discount is not included in your income until you dispose of the
Note in a taxable transaction. (See discussion under Sale, Exchange, Redemption, or Other
Disposition of Notes). If you make such an election, the amount of market discount that accrues on
the Note each year will be treated as interest. This election is revocable only with the consent of
the Internal Revenue Service and applies to all market discount bonds that you on or after the
first day of the taxable year in which you make such an election.
Market Premium
If you acquires a Note at a cost that exceeds the amount payable at the maturity date of such
Note, the excess will be deductible, subject to certain limitations with respect to individuals, by
you as amortizable bond premium over the term of the Notes (taking into account earlier redemption
dates, as appropriate), under a yield to maturity formula, if you make an election under section
171 of the Code. This election is available to you if you hold your Notes as capital assets. The
election is binding once made and applies to all debt obligations owned or subsequently acquired by
the you. Under the Code the amortizable bond premium will be treated as an offset to interest
income on the Notes rather than as a separate deduction item although such treatment may otherwise
be provided in future regulations.
Additional Payments
We may be required to make additional payments to you in certain circumstances related to the
registration of the notes. Because we believe that the likelihood that we will be obligated to
make any such additional payments is remote, we intend to take the position (and this discussion
assumes) that the notes will not be treated as contingent payment debt instruments due to the
possibility of such additional payments. Assuming our position is respected, additional payments
will generally be taxable to you at the time such payments are received or accrued in accordance
with your usual method of accounting for tax purposes.
Sale, Exchange, Redemption, or Other Disposition of Notes
Except as provided under Exchange of Notes for Cash or Superior Energys Common Stock and Cash
below, you will generally recognize gain or loss upon the sale, exchange, redemption or other
disposition (including a surrender to a designated financial institution in lieu of exchange, as
described in Surrender to a Financial Institution in Lieu of Exchange) of a note equal to the
difference between (i) the amount of cash received for such Note, other than the portion of such
amount that is properly allocable to accrued interest, which will be taxed as ordinary income, and
(ii) your adjusted tax basis for such Note at the time of the sale. Gain or loss will be
separately computed for each block of Notes sold. Generally, your adjusted tax basis for a Note
will be equal to the cost of the Note, less payments (other than interest payments) received on the
Note. If applicable, your tax basis in a Note also would be increased by any market discount
previously included in income by you pursuant to an election to include market discount in gross
income currently as it accrues, and would be reduced by the accrual of amortizable bond premium
which you have previously elected to deduct from gross income on an annual basis. (See discussion
under Market Discount and Market Premium above). Such capital gain or loss will be long-term if
you have held the Note for more than one year at the time of such sale.
An exception to the capital gain treatment described above may apply if you purchased a Note at a
market discount and did not elect to include such market discount in gross income currently as it
accrued. In that case, any gain realized by a you on the sale of a Note having market discount
will be treated as ordinary income to the extent of the market discount that has accrued on the
Note while you held the Note (See discussion under Market Discount above as to how market
discount accrues on a Note.)
Certain limitations exist on the deduction of capital losses by both corporations and
individual taxpayers. You should consult your own tax advisors with respect to the tax consequences
to them of the receipt of cash in a sale of a Note.
Exchange of Notes for Cash or Superior Energys Common Stock and Cash
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If you exchange your notes for a combination of cash and stock (excluding a surrender to a
designated financial institution for transfer in lieu of exchange, as described in Description of
Notes Surrender to a Financial Institution in Lieu of Exchange), it is likely that the exchange
will be treated as a recapitalization. Under such treatment, you will realize gain, but not loss,
equal to the excess, if any, of the fair market value of the Superior Energy common stock and cash
received (except to the extent of amounts received with respect to accrued but unpaid interest,
which will be treated as such, and cash received in lieu of a fractional share) over your adjusted
tax basis in the note (other than basis that is allocable to a fractional share), but in no event
will the amount recognized exceed the amount of such cash received (excluding amounts received with
respect to accrued but unpaid interest and cash received in lieu of a fractional share). You will
recognize gain or loss on the receipt of cash in lieu of a fractional share in an amount equal to
the difference between the amount of cash you receive in respect of the fractional share and the
portion of your adjusted tax basis in the note that is allocable to the fractional share. The
aggregate tax basis of the shares of Superior Energys common stock received upon an exchange,
other than any shares of Superior Energys common stock received with respect to accrued but unpaid
interest, will equal the adjusted tax basis of the note that was exchanged (excluding the portion
of the tax basis that is allocable to any fractional share), reduced by the amount of any cash
received (other than cash received in lieu of a fractional share) and increased by the amount of
gain, if any, recognized (other than with respect to a fractional share or cash received with
respect to accrued but unpaid interest). Your holding period for these shares of Superior Energys
common stock will include the period during which you held the notes. The tax basis of any shares
of Superior Energys common stock received with respect to accrued but unpaid interest upon
exchange will equal the then-current fair market value of that Superior Energy common stock. Your
holding period for these shares of Superior Energys common stock will commence on the day after
receipt.
Alternatively, it is possible that the exchange could be treated as a partial taxable sale of
the note and a partial tax-free exchange of the note. You should consult your tax advisor regarding
the U.S. federal income tax consequences to you of the receipt of both cash and Superior Energys
common stock upon exchange of a note.
If you receive solely cash in exchange for your notes, your gain or loss will be determined in
the same manner as if you disposed of the note in a taxable disposition (as described under
Sale, Exchange, Redemption or Other Disposition of Notes above).
Constructive Distributions
The exchange rate of the notes will be adjusted in certain circumstances as described in
Description of Notes Exchange Rights Exchange Rate Adjustments. Under Section 305(c) of the
Code, adjustments (or failures to make adjustments) that have the effect of increasing your
proportionate interest in Superior Energys assets or earnings may in some circumstances result in
a deemed distribution to you. Adjustments to the exchange rate made pursuant to a bona fide
reasonable adjustment formula that has the effect of preventing the dilution of the interest of the
holders of the notes, however, will generally not be considered to result in a deemed distribution
to you. Certain of the possible exchange rate adjustments provided in the notes (including, without
limitation, adjustments in respect of taxable dividends to holders of Superior Energys common
stock) will not qualify as being pursuant to a bona fide reasonable adjustment formula. If such
adjustments are made, you will be deemed to have received a distribution even though you have not
received any cash or property as a result of such adjustments. Any deemed distributions will be
taxable as a dividend, return of capital, or capital gain in accordance with the earnings and
profits rules under the Code. It is not clear whether a constructive dividend deemed paid to you
would be eligible for the preferential rates of U.S. federal income tax applicable in respect of
certain dividends received. It is also unclear whether corporate holders would be entitled to claim
the dividends received deduction with respect to any such constructive dividends. Because a
constructive dividend deemed received by a U.S. holder would not give rise to any cash from which
any applicable withholding tax could be satisfied, if we pay backup withholding taxes on behalf of
a U.S. holder (because such U.S. holder failed to establish an exemption from backup withholding
taxes), we may, at our option, set-off any such payment against payments of cash and Superior
Energys common stock payable on the notes (or, in certain circumstances, against any payments on
the common stock).
Dividends
Distributions, if any, made on Superior Energys common stock generally will be included in
your income as ordinary dividend income to the extent of Superior Energys current and accumulated
earnings and profits. However, with respect to individuals, for taxable years beginning before
January 1, 2011, such dividends are generally taxed at the lower applicable long-term capital gains
rates provided certain holding period requirements are satisfied. Distributions in excess of
Superior Energys current and accumulated earnings and profits will be treated as a return of
capital to the extent of your adjusted tax basis in the Superior Energy common stock and thereafter
as capital gain from the sale or exchange of such Superior Energy common stock. Dividends received
by a corporation may be eligible for a dividends received deduction, subject to applicable
limitations.
Sale, Exchange, Redemption or Other Taxable Disposition of Superior Energys Common Stock
Upon the sale, taxable exchange, certain redemptions or other taxable disposition of Superior
Energys common stock, you generally will recognize capital gain or loss equal to the difference
between (i) the amount of cash and the fair market value of any
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property received upon such taxable disposition and (ii) your adjusted tax basis in the
Superior Energy common stock. Such capital gain or loss will be long-term capital gain or loss if
your holding period in the Superior Energy common stock is more than one year at the time of the
taxable disposition. Long-term capital gains recognized by individuals will generally be subject to
a reduced rate of U.S. federal income tax. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to
limitations.
Possible Effect of the Change in Exchange After a Public Acquirer Change of Control
In certain situations, we may provide for the exchange of the notes for shares of a public
acquirer (as described above under Description of Notes Exchange Rights Exchange Rate
Adjustments Adjustment to Shares Delivered Upon Exchange Upon Certain Fundamental Changes).
Depending on the circumstances, such adjustments could result in a deemed taxable exchange to a
holder and the modified note could be treated as newly issued at that time. You should consult your
tax advisor regarding the potential tax consequences of such a deemed exchange and the subsequent
settlement of such a modified note.
Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
Information reporting requirements generally will apply to payments of interest on the notes
and dividends on shares of Superior Energys common stock and to the proceeds of a sale of a note
or share of Superior Energys common stock paid to you, unless you are an exempt recipient, such as
a corporation. Backup withholding will apply to those payments if you fail to provide your taxpayer
identification number or otherwise fail to comply with applicable requirements to establish an
exemption. Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules will be allowed as a refund or a
credit against your U.S. federal income tax liability provided the required information is
furnished timely to the Internal Revenue Service.
Consequences to Non-U.S. Holders
Payments of Interest
The 30% U.S. federal withholding tax will not he applied to any payment to you of interest
(including additional interest payable under the registration rights agreement) provided that:
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interest paid on the note is not effectively connected with your conduct of a trade or
business in the United States; |
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you do not actually or constructively own 10% or more of the total combined voting power
of all classes of Superior Energys stock that are entitled to vote within the meaning of
section 871(h)(3) of the Code; |
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you are not a controlled foreign corporation that is related to Superior Energy (actually
or constructively) through stock ownership; and |
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(a) you provide your name and address, and certify, under penalties of perjury, that you
are not a United States person (which certification may be made on an internal Revenue
Service Form W-8BEN (or other applicable form)) or (b) you hold your notes through certain
foreign intermediaries or certain foreign partnerships, and you and they satisfy the
certification requirements of applicable Treasury regulations. |
Special certification rules apply to non-U.S. holders that are pass-through entities.
If you cannot satisfy the requirements described above, payments of interest (including
additional interest payable under the registration rights agreement) will be subject to the 30%
U.S. federal withholding tax, unless you provide us with a properly executed (1) Internal Revenue
Service Form W-8BEN (or other applicable form) claiming an exemption from or reduction in
withholding under an applicable income tax treaty or (2) Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI (or
other applicable form) stating that interest paid on the notes is not subject to withholding tax
because it is effectively connected with your conduct of a trade or business in the United States.
If you are engaged in a trade or business in the United States and interest on the notes is
effectively connected with the conduct of that trade or business and, if required by an applicable
income tax treaty, is attributable to a U.S. permanent establishment, then (although you will be
exempt from the 30% withholding tax provided the certification requirements discussed above are
satisfied) you will generally be subject to U.S. federal income tax on that interest on a net
income basis in the same manner as if you were a U.S. Holder. In addition, if you are a foreign
corporation, you may be subject to a branch profits tax equal to 30% (or lesser rate under an
applicable income tax treaty) of your earnings and profits for the taxable year, subject to
adjustments, that are effectively connected with your conduct of a trade or business in the United
States.
Dividends and Constructive Distributions
Any dividends paid to you with respect to the shares of Superior Energys common stock (and
any deemed dividends resulting from certain adjustments, or failure to make adjustments, to the
exchange rate, see Consequences to U.S. Holders Constructive
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Distributions above) will be subject to withholding tax at a 30% rate or such lower rate as
may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty. In the case of any deemed dividend, it is
possible that the U.S. federal tax on this dividend would be withheld from interest, shares of your
Superior Energy common stock or sales proceeds subsequently paid or credited to you. However,
dividends that are effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United
States and, where a tax treaty applies, are attributable to a U.S. permanent establishment, are not
subject to the withholding tax, but instead are subject to U.S. federal income tax on a net income
basis at applicable graduated individual or corporate rates. Certain certification requirements and
disclosure requirements must be complied with in order for effectively connected income to be
exempt from withholding. Any such effectively connected income received by a foreign corporation
may, under certain circumstances, be subject to an additional branch profits tax at a 30% rate or
such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty. Because a constructive
dividend deemed received by a non-U.S. holder would not give rise to any cash from which any
applicable withholding tax could be satisfied, if we pay withholding taxes on behalf of a non-U.S.
holder, we may, at our option, set-off any such payment against payments of cash and Superior
Energys common stock payable on the notes (or, in certain circumstances, against any payments on
the Superior Energy common stock).
A non-U.S. holder of shares of Superior Energys common stock who wishes to claim the benefit
of an applicable treaty rate is required to satisfy applicable certification and other
requirements. If you are eligible for a reduced rate of U.S. withholding tax pursuant to an income
tax treaty, you may obtain a refund of any excess amounts withheld by timely filing an appropriate
claim for refund with the Internal Revenue Service.
Sale, Exchange, Redemption or Other Disposition of Notes or Shares of Superior Energys Common
Stock
Gain on the sale, exchange, redemption or other taxable disposition of a note (as well as upon
the exchange of a note for cash or a combination of cash and stock) or Superior Energys common
stock will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax unless:
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States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, is attributable to a U.S.
permanent establishment); |
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you are an individual who is present in the United States for 183 days or more in the
taxable year of that disposition, and certain other conditions are met; or |
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Superior Energy is or has been a U.S. real property holding corporation (a USRPHC)
for U.S. federal income tax purposes during the shorter of your holding period or the 5-year
period ending on the date of disposition of the notes or Superior Energys common stock, as
the case may be. |
If you are described in the first bullet point above, you will be subject to tax on the net
gain derived from the sale, exchange, redemption or other taxable disposition under regular
graduated U.S. federal income tax rates. If you are described in the second bullet point above, you
will be subject to a flat 30% tax on the gain derived from the sale, exchange, redemption or other
taxable disposition, which may be offset by U.S. source capital losses, even though you are not
considered a resident of the United States.
If you are a foreign corporation that falls under the first bullet point above, you may be
subject to the branch profits tax equal to 30% of your effectively connected earnings and profits,
or at such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty.
Superior Energy believes that it is not and does not anticipate becoming a USRPHC for U.S.
federal income tax purposes. Even if it were or were to become a USRPHC, so long as Superior
Energys common stock continues to be regularly traded on an established securities market, only a
non-U.S. holder who owns within the time period described in the third bullet point above (i) in
the case of a disposition of notes (x) more than 5% of the notes if the notes are regularly traded
on an established securities market and (y) notes with a value greater than 5% of Superior Energys
common stock as of the latest date such notes were acquired if the notes are not regularly traded
on an established securities market, or (ii) in the case of a disposition of Superior Energys
common stock, actually or constructively, more than 5% of Superior Energys common stock, will be
subject to U.S. tax on the disposition thereof. It is uncertain whether the notes will he
considered to be regularly traded on an established securities market for purposes of the test
described in (i) above.
Any stock which you receive on the sale, exchange, redemption or other disposition of a note
which is attributable to accrued interest will be subject to U.S. federal income tax in accordance
with the rules for taxation of interest described above under Consequences to Non-U.S. Holders
Payments of Interest.
Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
Generally, we must report annually to the Internal Revenue Service and to you the amount of
interest and dividends paid to you and the amount of tax, if any, withheld with respect to those
payments. Copies of the information returns reporting such interest, dividends and withholding may
also be made available to the tax authorities in the country in which you reside under the
provisions of an applicable income tax treaty.
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In general, you will not be subject to backup withholding with respect to payments of interest
or dividends that we make to you, provided the statement described above in the last bullet point
under Consequences to Non-U.S. Holders Payments of Interest has been received (and we do not
have actual knowledge or reason to know that you are a United States person, as defined under the
Code, that is not an exempt recipient).
In addition, you will be subject to information reporting and, depending on the circumstances,
backup withholding with respect to payments of the proceeds of the sale of a note or share of
Superior Energys common stock within the United States or conducted through certain U.S.-related
financial intermediaries, unless the statement described above has been received (and we do not
have actual knowledge or reason to know that you are a United States person, as defined under the
Code, that is not an exempt recipient) or you otherwise establish an exemption.
Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules will be allowed as a refund or a
credit against your U.S. federal income tax liability, provided the required information is
furnished timely to the Internal Revenue Service.
SELLING SECURITY HOLDERS
On December 12, 2006, we issued and sold a total of $400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of
the notes in private placement to Bear Stearns & Co. Inc., Lehman Brothers Inc. and J.P. Morgan
Securities Inc. (which we refer to in this prospectus as the initial purchasers). The initial
purchasers have advised us that they resold the securities, in transactions exempt from the
registration requirements of the Securities Act, to qualified institutional buyers (as defined in
Rule 144A under the Securities Act) in compliance with Rule 144A. The selling security holders,
which term includes their transferees, pledgees, donees and successors, may from time to time offer
and sell pursuant to this prospectus any and all of the securities.
The securities are being registered pursuant to a registration rights agreement between the
initial purchasers and us. In that agreement, we undertook to file a registration statement with
regard to the securities. The registration statement of which this prospectus is a part is
intended to satisfy our obligations under that agreement.
The selling security holders named below have advised us that they currently intend to sell
pursuant to this prospectus the securities set forth below. Additional selling security holders may
choose to sell securities from time to time upon notice to us. None of the selling security holders
named below, has, within the past three years, held any position or office with us or any of our
predecessors or affiliates, or had any other material relationship with us or any of our
predecessors or affiliates, except as noted below.
Before a security holder not named below may use this prospectus in connection with an
offering of securities, other than securities that were purchased pursuant to the registration
statement of which this prospectus is a part, this prospectus will be amended. In that amendment,
we will include the name of the holder, the amount of notes and common stock beneficially owned by
the holder and the amount of notes and common stock to be offered. Alternatively, we can include
that information in a report filed with the Commission pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and incorporate it by reference into this
prospectus or we can include that information in a supplement to this prospectus filed with the
Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act. Any such amendment, report or
prospectus supplement will also disclose whether any selling security holder named in the
amendment, report or prospectus supplement has held any position or office with us or any of our
predecessors or affiliates, or had any other material relationship with us or any of our
predecessors or affiliates, during the three years prior to the date of the amendment, report or
prospectus supplement.
Selling security holders who are registered broker-dealers are deemed to be underwriters
within the meaning of the Securities Act. In addition, a selling security holder who is an
affiliate of a registered broker-dealer may be deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of
the Securities Act if the selling security holder (i) did not acquire its notes or underlying
common stock in the ordinary course of business or (ii) had any agreement or understanding,
directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute the notes or underlying common stock. To our
knowledge, no selling security holder who is a registered broker-dealer or an affiliate of a
registered broker-dealer received any securities as underwriting compensation.
The following table is based solely on the information provided to us by the selling security
holders on or before April 27, 2007.
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ACE Tempest
Reinsurance Ltd.(4) |
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655,000 |
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655,000 |
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14,371 |
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14,371 |
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ACIG Insurance
Company(5) |
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75,000 |
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75,000 |
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1,645 |
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1,645 |
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Admiral Flagship
Master Fund, Ltd. |
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8,500,000 |
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8,500,000 |
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186,501 |
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Advent Convertible
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4,564,000 |
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Alcon Laboratories |
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399,000 |
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399,000 |
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8,754 |
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270,000 |
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573,000 |
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573,000 |
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12,572 |
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300,000 |
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300,000 |
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6,582 |
|
|
|
6,582 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beamtenversiche-rung
kasse Des Kantons
Zurich(8) |
|
|
6,150,000 |
|
|
|
1.54 |
% |
|
|
6,150,000 |
|
|
|
134,939 |
|
|
|
134,939 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bear, Stearns & Co.
Inc.(9) |
|
|
11,400,000 |
|
|
|
2.85 |
% |
|
|
11,400,000 |
|
|
|
250,131 |
|
|
|
250,131 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Black Diamond
Offshore Ltd.(10) |
|
|
676,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
676,000 |
|
|
|
14,832 |
|
|
|
14,832 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BMO Nesbitt Burns
Inc.(11) |
|
|
4,000,000 |
|
|
|
1.00 |
% |
|
|
4,000,000 |
|
|
|
87,765 |
|
|
|
87,765 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Boilermakers
Blacksmith Pension
Trust(12) |
|
|
1,750,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
1,750,000 |
|
|
|
38,397 |
|
|
|
38,397 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
British Virgin
Islands Social
Security Board |
|
|
132,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
132,000 |
|
|
|
2,896 |
|
|
|
2,896 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CALAMOS Global
Growth & Income
Fund CALAMOS
Investment
Trust(13) |
|
|
7,600,000 |
|
|
|
1.90 |
% |
|
|
7,600,000 |
|
|
|
166,754 |
|
|
|
166,754 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
53
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
No. of |
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
Shares of |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
No. of Shares |
|
Superior |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount of |
|
No. of Shares |
|
of Superior |
|
Energy |
|
|
Amount of |
|
|
|
|
|
Notes |
|
of Superior |
|
Energy |
|
Common |
|
|
Notes |
|
% of Notes |
|
Being |
|
Energy |
|
Common |
|
Stock Held |
|
|
Beneficially |
|
Beneficially |
|
Offered |
|
Common Stock |
|
Stock Being |
|
After |
Name |
|
Owned ($) |
|
Owned |
|
($)(1) |
|
Owned (2)(3) |
|
Offered (1)(3) |
|
Offering (1) |
CALAMOS Global
Opportunities Fund
LP(14) |
|
|
310,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
310,000 |
|
|
|
6,801 |
|
|
|
6,801 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CALAMOS Growth &
Income Fund
CALAMOS Investment
Trust(15) |
|
|
40,050,000 |
|
|
|
10.01 |
% |
|
|
40,050,000 |
|
|
|
878,753 |
|
|
|
878,753 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CALAMOS Growth &
Income Portfolio
CALAMOS Advisors
Trust(16) |
|
|
270,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
270,000 |
|
|
|
5,924 |
|
|
|
5,924 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CALAMOS Market
Neutral Income Fund
CALAMOS
Investment
Trust(17) |
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
|
|
2.50 |
% |
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
|
|
219,414 |
|
|
|
219,414 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CEMEX Pension
Plan(18) |
|
|
140,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
140,000 |
|
|
|
3,071 |
|
|
|
3,071 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chrysler
Corporation Master
Retirement
Trust(19) |
|
|
2,925,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
2,925,000 |
|
|
|
64,178 |
|
|
|
64,178 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The City University
of New York (CUNY) |
|
|
114,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
114,000 |
|
|
|
2,501 |
|
|
|
2,501 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CNH CA Master
Account, L.P.(20) |
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
|
|
2.50 |
% |
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
|
|
219,414 |
|
|
|
219,414 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Cockrell
Foundation(21) |
|
|
80,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
80,000 |
|
|
|
1,755 |
|
|
|
1,755 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Congregation of the
Sisters of Charity
of the Incarnate
Word(22) |
|
|
70,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
70,000 |
|
|
|
1,535 |
|
|
|
1,535 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated Fund
of the R.W. Grand
Lodge of F. & A.M.
of Pennsylvania(23) |
|
|
85,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
85,000 |
|
|
|
1,865 |
|
|
|
1,865 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CQS Convertible and
Quantitative
Strategies Master
Fund Limited(24) |
|
|
5,000,000 |
|
|
|
1.25 |
% |
|
|
5,000,000 |
|
|
|
109,707 |
|
|
|
109,707 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
54
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No. of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No. of Shares |
|
Superior |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount of |
|
No. of Shares |
|
of Superior |
|
Energy |
|
|
Amount of |
|
|
|
|
|
Notes |
|
of Superior |
|
Energy |
|
Common |
|
|
Notes |
|
% of Notes |
|
Being |
|
Energy |
|
Common |
|
Stock Held |
|
|
Beneficially |
|
Beneficially |
|
Offered |
|
Common Stock |
|
Stock Being |
|
After |
Name |
|
Owned ($) |
|
Owned |
|
($)(1) |
|
Owned (2)(3) |
|
Offered (1)(3) |
|
Offering (1) |
Delaware Public
Employees
Retirement
System(25) |
|
|
1,645,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
1,645,000 |
|
|
|
36,093 |
|
|
|
36,093 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Delta Airlines
Master Trust(26) |
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
10,970 |
|
|
|
10,970 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Delta Airlines
Master Trust -
CV(27) |
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
10,970 |
|
|
|
10,970 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Delta Pilots
Disability and
Survivorship
Trust(28) |
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
8,776 |
|
|
|
8,776 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Delta Pilots
Disability and
Survivorship Trust
- - CV(29) |
|
|
355,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
355,000 |
|
|
|
7,789 |
|
|
|
7,789 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dorinco Reinsurance
Company(30) |
|
|
850,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
850,000 |
|
|
|
18,650 |
|
|
|
18,650 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Double Black
Diamond Offshore
LDC(31) |
|
|
5,324,000 |
|
|
|
1.33 |
% |
|
|
5,324,000 |
|
|
|
116,816 |
|
|
|
116,816 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Dow Chemical
Company Employees
Retirement Plan(32) |
|
|
1,700,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
1,700,000 |
|
|
|
37,300 |
|
|
|
37,300 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fore Convertible
Master Fund,
Ltd.(33) |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
109 |
|
|
|
109 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F.M. Kirby
Foundation(34) |
|
|
505,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
505,000 |
|
|
|
11,080 |
|
|
|
11,080 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Froley Revy
Alternative
Strategies(35) |
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
10,970 |
|
|
|
10,970 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gemini
Sammelstiftung Zur
Forderling Der
Personalvorsorge
(36) |
|
|
680,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
680,000 |
|
|
|
14,920 |
|
|
|
14,920 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
GM |
|
|
566,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
566,000 |
|
|
|
12,418 |
|
|
|
12,418 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Grable
Foundation |
|
|
46,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
46,000 |
|
|
|
1,009 |
|
|
|
1,009 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Grady Hospital
Foundation |
|
|
109,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
109,000 |
|
|
|
2,391 |
|
|
|
2,391 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
55
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No. of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No. of Shares |
|
Superior |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount of |
|
No. of Shares |
|
of Superior |
|
Energy |
|
|
Amount of |
|
|
|
|
|
Notes |
|
of Superior |
|
Energy |
|
Common |
|
|
Notes |
|
% of Notes |
|
Being |
|
Energy |
|
Common |
|
Stock Held |
|
|
Beneficially |
|
Beneficially |
|
Offered |
|
Common Stock |
|
Stock Being |
|
After |
Name |
|
Owned ($) |
|
Owned |
|
($)(1) |
|
Owned (2)(3) |
|
Offered (1)(3) |
|
Offering (1) |
HFR Convertible
Arbitrage |
|
|
231,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
231,000 |
|
|
|
5,068 |
|
|
|
5,068 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Independence Blue
Cross |
|
|
430,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
430,000 |
|
|
|
9,434 |
|
|
|
9,434 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INOVA Health Care
Services(37) |
|
|
375,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
375,000 |
|
|
|
8,228 |
|
|
|
8,228 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INOVA Health System
Retirement Plan(38) |
|
|
115,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
115,000 |
|
|
|
2,523 |
|
|
|
2,523 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Institutional
Benchmark Series
(Master Feeder)
Limited in Respect
of Electra Series
c/o Quattro
Fund(39) |
|
|
1,050,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
1,050,000 |
|
|
|
23,038 |
|
|
|
23,038 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
International Truck
& Engine
Corporation
Non-Contributory
Retirement Plan
Trust(40) |
|
|
285,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
285,000 |
|
|
|
6,253 |
|
|
|
6,253 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
International Truck
& Engine
Corporation Retiree
Health Benefit
Trust(41) |
|
|
170,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
170,000 |
|
|
|
3,730 |
|
|
|
3,730 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
International Truck
& Engine
Corporation
Retirement Plan for
Salaried Employees
Trust(42) |
|
|
155,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
155,000 |
|
|
|
3,400 |
|
|
|
3,400 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jefferies Umbrella
Global Convertible
Bond(43) |
|
|
8,200,000 |
|
|
|
2.05 |
% |
|
|
8,200,000 |
|
|
|
179,919 |
|
|
|
179,919 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
JMG Capital
Partners, L.P.(44) |
|
|
7,500,000 |
|
|
|
1.88 |
% |
|
|
7,500,000 |
|
|
|
164,560 |
|
|
|
164,560 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
JMG Triton Offshore
Fund, Ltd.(45) |
|
|
7,500,000 |
|
|
|
1.88 |
% |
|
|
7,500,000 |
|
|
|
164,560 |
|
|
|
164,560 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
KBC Convertibles
Mac 28 Ltd.(46) |
|
|
2,250,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
1,650,000 |
|
|
|
49,368 |
|
|
|
49,368 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
56
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No. of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No. of Shares |
|
Superior |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount of |
|
No. of Shares |
|
of Superior |
|
Energy |
|
|
Amount of |
|
|
|
|
|
Notes |
|
of Superior |
|
Energy |
|
Common |
|
|
Notes |
|
% of Notes |
|
Being |
|
Energy |
|
Common |
|
Stock Held |
|
|
Beneficially |
|
Beneficially |
|
Offered |
|
Common Stock |
|
Stock Being |
|
After |
Name |
|
Owned ($) |
|
Owned |
|
($)(1) |
|
Owned (2)(3) |
|
Offered (1)(3) |
|
Offering (1) |
KBC Diversified
Fund(47) |
|
|
4,950,000 |
|
|
|
1.24 |
% |
|
|
4,950,000 |
|
|
|
108,609 |
|
|
|
108,609 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kellogg Capital
Group LLC(48) |
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
|
|
43,882 |
|
|
|
43,882 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Knoxville Utilities
Board Retirement
System(49) |
|
|
135,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
135,000 |
|
|
|
2,962 |
|
|
|
2,962 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LDG Limited(50) |
|
|
444,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
444,000 |
|
|
|
9,741 |
|
|
|
9,741 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lehman Brothers
Inc.(51) |
|
|
27,000,000 |
|
|
|
6.75 |
% |
|
|
27,000,000 |
|
|
|
592,417 |
|
|
|
592,417 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Louisiana Workers
Compensation
Corporation(52) |
|
|
175,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
175,000 |
|
|
|
3,839 |
|
|
|
3,839 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lyxor Convertible
Arbitrage |
|
|
205,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
205,000 |
|
|
|
4,497 |
|
|
|
4,497 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Macomb County
Employees
Retirement
System(53) |
|
|
325,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
325,000 |
|
|
|
7,130 |
|
|
|
7,130 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Microsoft Capital
Group, L.P.(54) |
|
|
410,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
410,000 |
|
|
|
8,995 |
|
|
|
8,995 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Morgan Stanley
Convertible
Securities
Trust(55) |
|
|
1,925,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
1,925,000 |
|
|
|
42,237 |
|
|
|
42,237 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MSS Convertible
Arbitrage I
Fund(56) |
|
|
98,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
98,000 |
|
|
|
2,150 |
|
|
|
2,150 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
National Railroad
Retirement
Investment
Trust(57) |
|
|
1,580,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
1,580,000 |
|
|
|
34,667 |
|
|
|
34,667 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North Dakota State
Investment
Board(58) |
|
|
830,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
830,000 |
|
|
|
18,211 |
|
|
|
18,211 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Occidental
Petroleum
Corporation |
|
|
257,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
257,000 |
|
|
|
5,638 |
|
|
|
5,638 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OCM Convertible
Trust(59) |
|
|
930,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
930,000 |
|
|
|
20,405 |
|
|
|
20,405 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
57
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No. of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No. of Shares |
|
Superior |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount of |
|
No. of Shares |
|
of Superior |
|
Energy |
|
|
Amount of |
|
|
|
|
|
Notes |
|
of Superior |
|
Energy |
|
Common |
|
|
Notes |
|
% of Notes |
|
Being |
|
Energy |
|
Common |
|
Stock Held |
|
|
Beneficially |
|
Beneficially |
|
Offered |
|
Common Stock |
|
Stock Being |
|
After |
Name |
|
Owned ($) |
|
Owned |
|
($)(1) |
|
Owned (2)(3) |
|
Offered (1)(3) |
|
Offering (1) |
OCM Global
Convertible
Securities Fund(60) |
|
|
370,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
370,000 |
|
|
|
8,118 |
|
|
|
8,118 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Partner Reinsurance
Company Ltd.(61) |
|
|
805,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
805,000 |
|
|
|
17,662 |
|
|
|
17,662 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Partners Group
Alternative
Strategies PCC
Limited, Red Delta
Cell c/o Quattro
Fund(62) |
|
|
1,650,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
1,650,000 |
|
|
|
36,203 |
|
|
|
36,203 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pensionkasse Der
Antalis AG(63) |
|
|
110,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
110,000 |
|
|
|
2,413 |
|
|
|
2,413 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pensionkasse Der
Lonza AG(64) |
|
|
220,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
220,000 |
|
|
|
4,827 |
|
|
|
4,827 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pensionkasse Der
Rockwell Automation
AG(65) |
|
|
220,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
220,000 |
|
|
|
4,827 |
|
|
|
4,827 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pensionkasse
Huntsman(66) |
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
4,388 |
|
|
|
4,388 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pensionkasse
Huntsman II(67) |
|
|
280,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
280,000 |
|
|
|
6,143 |
|
|
|
6,143 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Personalvorsorge
Der PV Promea(68) |
|
|
340,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
340,000 |
|
|
|
7,460 |
|
|
|
7,460 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Police and Fire
Retirement System
of the City of
Detroit |
|
|
316,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
316,000 |
|
|
|
6,933 |
|
|
|
6,933 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Polygon Global
Opportunities
Master Fund(69) |
|
|
17,500,000 |
|
|
|
4.38 |
% |
|
|
17,500,000 |
|
|
|
383,974 |
|
|
|
383,974 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Port Authority of
Allegheny County
Consolidated Trust
Fund(70) |
|
|
45,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
45,000 |
|
|
|
987 |
|
|
|
987 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
58
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No. of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No. of Shares |
|
Superior |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount of |
|
No. of Shares |
|
of Superior |
|
Energy |
|
|
Amount of |
|
|
|
|
|
Notes |
|
of Superior |
|
Energy |
|
Common |
|
|
Notes |
|
% of Notes |
|
Being |
|
Energy |
|
Common |
|
Stock Held |
|
|
Beneficially |
|
Beneficially |
|
Offered |
|
Common Stock |
|
Stock Being |
|
After |
Name |
|
Owned ($) |
|
Owned |
|
($)(1) |
|
Owned (2)(3) |
|
Offered (1)(3) |
|
Offering (1) |
Port Authority of
Allegheny County
Retirement and
Disability
Allowance Plan of
the Employees
Represented by
Local 85 of the
Amalgamated Transit
Union(71) |
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
10,970 |
|
|
|
10,970 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prisma
Foundation(72) |
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
|
6,582 |
|
|
|
6,582 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Promutual |
|
|
723,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
723,000 |
|
|
|
15,863 |
|
|
|
15,863 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quattro Fund
Ltd.(73) |
|
|
11,250,000 |
|
|
|
2.81 |
% |
|
|
11,250,000 |
|
|
|
246,840 |
|
|
|
246,840 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quattro
Multistrategy
Masterfund LP(74) |
|
|
1,050,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
1,050,000 |
|
|
|
23,038 |
|
|
|
23,038 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Qwest Occupational
Health Trust(75) |
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
|
5,485 |
|
|
|
5,485 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Qwest Pension
Trust(76) |
|
|
1,230,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
1,230,000 |
|
|
|
26,987 |
|
|
|
26,987 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rhythm Fund,
Ltd.(77) |
|
|
1,800,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
1,800,000 |
|
|
|
39,494 |
|
|
|
39,494 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Royal Bank of
Canada(78) |
|
|
7,000,000 |
|
|
|
1.75 |
% |
|
|
7,000,000 |
|
|
|
153,589 |
|
|
|
153,589 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S.A.C. Arbitrage
Fund, LLC(79) |
|
|
6,000,000 |
|
|
|
1.50 |
% |
|
|
6,000,000 |
|
|
|
131,648 |
|
|
|
131,648 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
San Francisco City
and County ERS |
|
|
1,133,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
1,133,000 |
|
|
|
24,859 |
|
|
|
24,859 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SPT(80) |
|
|
1,400,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
1,400,000 |
|
|
|
30,717 |
|
|
|
30,717 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SuttonBrook Capital
Portfolio LP(81) |
|
|
4,000,000 |
|
|
|
1.00 |
% |
|
|
4,000,000 |
|
|
|
87,765 |
|
|
|
87,765 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TQA Master Fund,
Ltd.(82) |
|
|
2,844,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
2,844,000 |
|
|
|
62,401 |
|
|
|
62,401 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TQA Master Plus
Fund, Ltd.(83) |
|
|
1,629,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
1,629,000 |
|
|
|
35,742 |
|
|
|
35,742 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Travelers
Indemnity
Company(84) |
|
|
1,885,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
1,885,000 |
|
|
|
41,359 |
|
|
|
41,359 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
59
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No. of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No. of Shares |
|
Superior |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount of |
|
No. of Shares |
|
of Superior |
|
Energy |
|
|
Amount of |
|
|
|
|
|
Notes |
|
of Superior |
|
Energy |
|
Common |
|
|
Notes |
|
% of Notes |
|
Being |
|
Energy |
|
Common |
|
Stock Held |
|
|
Beneficially |
|
Beneficially |
|
Offered |
|
Common Stock |
|
Stock Being |
|
After |
Name |
|
Owned ($) |
|
Owned |
|
($)(1) |
|
Owned (2)(3) |
|
Offered (1)(3) |
|
Offering (1) |
Trust for the
Defined Benefit
Plans of ICI
American Holdings,
Inc.(85) |
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
|
5,485 |
|
|
|
5,485 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trustmark Insurance
Company |
|
|
202,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
202,000 |
|
|
|
4,432 |
|
|
|
4,432 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
UBS AG London FBO
WCBP(86) |
|
|
20,000,000 |
|
|
|
5.00 |
% |
|
|
20,000,000 |
|
|
|
724,028 |
|
|
|
438,828 |
|
|
|
285,200 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
UBS Securities
LLC(87) |
|
|
7,250,000 |
|
|
|
1.81 |
% |
|
|
7,250,000 |
|
|
|
237,920 |
|
|
|
159,075 |
|
|
|
78,845 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Union Carbide
Retirement
Account(88) |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
|
|
21,941 |
|
|
|
21,941 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Univar USA Inc.
Retirement Plan(89) |
|
|
415,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
415,000 |
|
|
|
9,105 |
|
|
|
9,105 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Universal
Investment
Gesellschaft MBH
REF Aventis(90) |
|
|
4,300,000 |
|
|
|
1.08 |
% |
|
|
4,300,000 |
|
|
|
94,348 |
|
|
|
94,348 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
UnumProvident
Corporation(91) |
|
|
330,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
330,000 |
|
|
|
7,240 |
|
|
|
7,240 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Van Kampen Harbor
Fund(92) |
|
|
3,575,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
3,575,000 |
|
|
|
78,440 |
|
|
|
78,440 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vanguard
Convertible
Securities Fund,
Inc.(93) |
|
|
4,160,000 |
|
|
|
1.04 |
% |
|
|
4,160,000 |
|
|
|
91,276 |
|
|
|
91,276 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vicis Capital
Master Fund(94) |
|
|
12,000,000 |
|
|
|
3.00 |
% |
|
|
12,000,000 |
|
|
|
263,296 |
|
|
|
263,296 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Virginia Retirement
System(95) |
|
|
4,705,000 |
|
|
|
1.18 |
% |
|
|
4,705,000 |
|
|
|
103,234 |
|
|
|
103,234 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Zurich
Institutional
Benchmarks Master
Fund, Ltd.(96) |
|
|
985,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
985,000 |
|
|
|
21,612 |
|
|
|
21,612 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Zurich
Institutional Funds
Wandelanleihen
Global(97) |
|
|
2,500,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
|
2,500,000 |
|
|
|
54,853 |
|
|
|
54,853 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
60
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No. of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No. of Shares |
|
Superior |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount of |
|
No. of Shares |
|
of Superior |
|
Energy |
|
|
Amount of |
|
|
|
|
|
Notes |
|
of Superior |
|
Energy |
|
Common |
|
|
Notes |
|
% of Notes |
|
Being |
|
Energy |
|
Common |
|
Stock Held |
|
|
Beneficially |
|
Beneficially |
|
Offered |
|
Common Stock |
|
Stock Being |
|
After |
Name |
|
Owned ($) |
|
Owned |
|
($)(1) |
|
Owned (2)(3) |
|
Offered (1)(3) |
|
Offering (1) |
Unnamed security
holders or any
future transferees,
pledges, donees or
successors of or
from any such
unnamed security
holders |
|
|
73,980,000 |
|
|
|
18.50 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,623,224 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
400,000,000 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,776,560 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
* |
|
Less than 1%. |
|
(1) |
|
Because the selling security holder may sell pursuant to the prospectus all or a portion of
the offered notes, and common stock issuable upon exchange of the notes, we cannot know or estimate
the number or percentage of notes and common stock that the selling security holder will hold upon
the termination of any particular offering. The information presented assumes that the selling
security holder will sell all of the notes or common stock issued upon exchange of the notes. |
|
(2) |
|
In calculating the number of shares of Superior Energy common stock owned, we treated as
outstanding the number of Superior Energy common shares issuable upon exchange of all of that
particular holders notes in accordance with the applicable referenced exchange rates. |
|
(3) |
|
Includes Superior Energy common shares issuable upon exchange of the notes based on the
initial exchange rate of 21.9414 common shares per $1,000 principal amount of the notes. However,
the exchange rate is subject to adjustment as described under Description of the Notes Exchange
Rate Adjustments. As a result, the number of common shares issuable upon exchange of the notes
may increase or decrease in the future. |
|
(4) |
|
Oaktree Capital Management LLC (Oaktree), the investment manager of ACE Tempest Reinsurance
Ltd., is an affiliate of a broker-dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange Act, OCM
Investments, LLC. Oaktree is the majority owner of OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree has voting and
dispositive power over the securities. Lawrence Keele is a principal of Oaktree and is the
portfolio manager for ACE Tempest Reinsurance Ltd. Mr. Keele, Oaktree and all employees and
members of Oaktree disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities, except for pecuniary interest
therein. |
|
(5) |
|
ACIG Insurance Company is an investment or hedge fund and Nick Calamos CIO and Calamos
Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the securities. |
|
(6) |
|
American Beacon Funds is an investment or hedge fund and Nick Calamos CIO and Calamos Advisors
LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the securities. |
|
(7) |
|
Aventis Pension Master Trust is an investment or hedge fund and Nick Calamos CIO and Calamos
Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the securities. |
|
(8) |
|
Beamtenversicherungkasse Des Kantons Zurich is an investment or hedge fund and Avtandil
Gigineishvili, fund manager, has or shares voting power or investment power over the securities. |
|
(9) |
|
Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. (Bear Stearns) has identified itself as a broker-dealer registered
pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange Act. Bear Stearns purchased the notes for investment. Bear
Stearns is a corporation that is not publicly held and The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. is the
controlling shareholder. Bear Stearns was as a joint bookrunner on a $300 million senior note
offering for Superior Energy Services, Inc. (SPN) in May 2006, a joint bookrunner for the $400
million senior exchangeable note offering for SPN in December 2006 and a specialist trader in SPN
common stock on the NYSE. Bear Stearns entered into an engagement letter
with SPN in May 2006 in connection with an assignment to review and evaluate the capital structure
of SPN. As of the February 2, |
61
|
|
|
|
|
2007 Bank Loan Report there is one outstanding equity option trade
maturing on December 12, 2011 with SESI, LLC (SESI) with a $200 million notional and generating
no exposure. No other Bear Stearns affiliate or employee has disclosed any material relationships
with SPN or with SESI in the last twelve months. No Bear Stearns affiliate or employee has
disclosed any outside business interest or investment with SPN or with SESI in the last twelve
months. Bear Stearns BOC215 Short Sale Monitoring Report as of February 20, 2007 indicated that
Bear Stearns proprietary accounts were long 294,638 shares of SPN. No Bear Stearns affiliate or
employee has disclosed any conflict of interest, as defined in Rule 2720 of the NASD Conduct
Rules with SPN or with SESI in the last twelve months. Neither SPN nor SESI are affiliates of Bear
Stearns or its affiliates as defined in Rule 2720 of the NASD. |
|
(10) |
|
Black Diamond Offshore Ltd. is an investment or hedge fund and Clint D. Carlson has or shares
voting or investment power. |
|
(11) |
|
BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. (BMO Nesbitt Burns) has identified itself as a broker-dealer
registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange Act and has acquired the securities for
investment. BMO Nesbitt Burns is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of Montreal, a publicly traded
company on the NYSE and TSX which files with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
|
(12) |
|
Boilermakers Blacksmith Pension Trust is an investment or hedge fund and Nick Calamos CIO
and Calamos Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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CALAMOS Global Growth & Income Fund CALAMOS Investment Trust is an investment or hedge fund
and Nick Calamos CIO and Calamos Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment power over
the securities. |
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CALAMOS Global Opportunities Fund LP is an investment or hedge fund and Nick Calamos CIO and
Calamos Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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CALAMOS Growth & Income Fund CALAMOS Investment Trust is an investment or hedge fund and
Nick Calamos CIO and Calamos Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the
securities. |
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CALAMOS Growth & Income Portfolio CALAMOS Advisors Trust is an investment or hedge fund and
Nick Calamos CIO and Calamos Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the
securities. |
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CALAMOS Market Neutral Income Fund CALAMOS Investment Trust is an investment or hedge fund
and each of Nick Calamos, CIO and Calamos Advisors LLC has or shares voting or investment power. |
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CEMEX Pension Plan is an investment or hedge fund and Nick Calamos CIO and Calamos Advisors
LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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Oaktree Capital Management LLC (Oaktree), the investment manager of Chrysler Corporation
Master Retirement Trust, is an affiliate of a broker-dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of
the Exchange Act, OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree is the majority owner of OCM Investments, LLC.
Oaktree has voting and dispositive power over the securities. Lawrence Keele is a principal of
Oaktree and is the portfolio manager for Chrysler Corporation Master Retirement Trust. Mr. Keele,
Oaktree and all employees and members of Oaktree disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities,
except for pecuniary interest therein. |
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CNH Partners, LLC is Investment Advisor of CNH CA Master Account, L.P. and has sole voting
and dispositive power over the registrable securities. Investment principals for the Advisor are
Robert Krail, Mark Mitchell and Todd Pulvino. |
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The Cockrell Foundation is an investment or hedge fund and Nick Calamos CIO and Calamos
Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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(22) |
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Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word is an investment or hedge fund
and Nick Calamos CIO and Calamos Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment power over
the securities. |
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Consolidated Fund of the R.W. Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of Pennsylvania is an investment or
hedge fund and Nick Calamos CIO and Calamos Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment
power over the securities. |
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CQS Convertible and Quantitative Strategies Master Fund Limited is a corporation that is not
publicly held and the controlling shareholder is CQS Convertible and Quantitative Strategies Feeder
Fund Limited. |
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Oaktree Capital Management LLC (Oaktree), the investment manager of Delaware Public
Employees Retirement System, is an affiliate of a broker-dealer registered pursuant to Section 15
of the Exchange Act, OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree is the majority owner of OCM Investments, LLC.
Oaktree has voting and dispositive power over the securities. Lawrence Keele is a principal of |
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Oaktree and is the portfolio manager for Delaware Public Employees Retirement System. Mr. Keele,
Oaktree and all employees and members of Oaktree disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities,
except for pecuniary interest therein. |
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Delta Airlines Master Trust is an investment or hedge fund and Nick Calamos CIO and Calamos
Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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Oaktree Capital Management LLC (Oaktree), the investment manager of Delta Airlines Master
Trust CV, is an affiliate of a broker-dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange
Act, OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree is the majority owner of OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree has
voting and dispositive power over the securities. Lawrence Keele is a principal of Oaktree and is
the portfolio manager for Delta Airlines Master Trust CV. Mr. Keele, Oaktree and all employees
and members of Oaktree disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities, except for pecuniary
interest therein. |
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Delta Pilots Disability and Survivorship Trust is an investment or hedge fund and Nick
Calamos CIO and Calamos Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the
securities. |
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Oaktree Capital Management LLC (Oaktree), the investment manager of Delta Pilots Disability
& Survivorship Trust CV, is an affiliate of a broker-dealer registered pursuant to Section 15
of the Exchange Act, OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree is the majority owner of OCM Investments, LLC.
Oaktree has voting and dispositive power over the securities. Lawrence Keele is a principal of
Oaktree and is the portfolio manager for Delta Pilots Disability & Survivorship Trust CV. Mr.
Keele, Oaktree and all employees and members of Oaktree disclaim beneficial ownership of the
securities, except for pecuniary interest therein. |
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Dorinco Reinsurance Company is an investment or hedge fund and Nick Calamos CIO and Calamos
Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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Double Black Diamond Offshore LDC is an investment or hedge fund and Clint D. Carlson has or
shares voting or investment power. |
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(32) |
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The Dow Chemical Company Employees Retirement Plan is an investment or hedge fund and Nick
Calamos CIO and Calamos Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the
securities. |
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(33) |
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Fore Research and Management L.P. (Fore Research) is the investment manager for Fore
Convertible Master Fund, Ltd. and Mathew Li is the managing director of Fore Research. |
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Oaktree Capital Management LLC (Oaktree), the investment manager of F.M. Kirby Foundation,
Inc., is an affiliate of a broker-dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange Act, OCM
Investments, LLC. Oaktree is the majority owner of OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree has voting and
dispositive power over the securities. Lawrence Keele is a principal of Oaktree and is the
portfolio manager for F.M. Kirby Foundation, Inc. Mr. Keele, Oaktree and all employees and members
of Oaktree disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities, except for pecuniary interest therein. |
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Froley Revy Alternative Strategies is a corporation that is not publicly held and the
controlling shareholder is Ann Houlihan, 10900 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA 90024. |
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Gemini Sammelstiftung Zur Forderling Der Personalvorsorge is an investment or hedge fund and
Avtandil Gigineishvili, fund manager, has or shares voting power or investment power over the
securities. |
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INOVA Health Care Services is an investment or hedge fund and Nick Calamos CIO and Calamos
Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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(38) |
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INOVA Health System Retirement Plan is an investment or hedge fund and Nick Calamos CIO and
Calamos Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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Institutional Benchmark Series (Master Feeder) Limited in Respect of Electra Series c/o
Quattro Fund is an investment or hedge fund and Gary Crowdel has or shares voting or investment
power. |
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Oaktree Capital Management LLC (Oaktree), the investment manager of International Truck &
Engine Corporation Non-Contributory Retirement Plan Trust, is an affiliate of a broker-dealer
registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange Act, OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree is the
majority owner of OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree has voting and dispositive power over the
securities. Lawrence Keele is a principal of Oaktree and is the portfolio manager for
International Truck & Engine Corporation Non-Contributory Retirement Plan Trust. Mr. Keele,
Oaktree and all employees and members of Oaktree disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities,
except for pecuniary interest therein. |
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Oaktree Capital Management LLC (Oaktree), the investment manager of International Truck &
Engine Corporation Retiree Health Benefit Trust, is an affiliate of a broker-dealer registered
pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange Act, OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree is the majority owner of
OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree has voting and dispositive power over the securities. Lawrence
Keele is a principal of Oaktree and is the portfolio manager for International Truck & Engine
Corporation Retiree Health Benefit Trust. Mr. Keele, Oaktree and all employees and members of
Oaktree disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities, except for pecuniary interest therein. |
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Oaktree Capital Management LLC (Oaktree), the investment manager of International Truck &
Engine Corporation Retirement Plan for Salaried Employees Trust, is an affiliate of a broker-dealer
registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange Act, OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree is the
majority owner of OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree has voting and dispositive power over the
securities. Lawrence Keele is a principal of Oaktree and is the portfolio manager for
International Truck & Engine Corporation Retirement Plan for Salaried Employees Trust. Mr. Keele,
Oaktree and all employees and members of Oaktree disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities,
except for pecuniary interest therein. |
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Jefferies Umbrella Global Convertible Bond is an investment or hedge fund and Avtandil
Gigineishvili, fund manager, has or shares voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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JMG Capital Partners, L.P. (JMG Partners) is a California limited partnership. Its general
partner is JMG Captial Management, LLC (the Manager), a Delaware limited liability company and an
investment adviser that has voting and dispositive power over JMG Partners investments, including
the registrable securities. The equity interests of the Manager are owned by JMG Capital
Management, Inc., (JMG Capital) a California corporation, and Asset Alliance Holding Corp., a
Delaware corporation. Jonathan M. Glaser is the Executive Officer and Director of JMG Capital and
has sole investment discretion over JMG Partners portfolio holdings. |
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JMG Triton Offshore Fund, Ltd. (the Fund) is an international business company organized
under the laws of the British Virgin Islands. The Funds investment manager is Pacific Assets
Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the Manager) that has voting and
dispositive power over the Funds investments, including the registrable securities. The equity
interests of the Manager are owned by Pacific Capital Management, Inc., a California corporation
(Pacific) and Asset Alliance Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation. The equity interests of
Pacific are owned by Messrs. Roger Richter, Jonathan M. Glaser and Daniel A. David. Messrs. Glaser
and Richter have sole investment discretion over the Funds portfolio holdings. |
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KBC Convertibles Mac 28 Ltd. has identified itself as an affiliate of KBC Financial Products
USA Inc., a broker-dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange Act. KBC Convertibles
Mac 28 Ltd. is an investment or hedge fund and Carlo Georg, the Chief Investment Officer of KBC AIM
Ltd., has or shares voting or investment power. |
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KBC Diversified Fund, a Segregated Portfolio of KBC Diversified Fund SPC, has identified
itself as an affiliate of KBC Financial Products USA Inc., a broker-dealer registered pursuant to
Section 15 of the Exchange Act. KBC Diversified Fund is an investment or hedge fund and Carlo
Georg, the Chief Investment Officer of KBC AIM Ltd., has or shares voting or investment power. |
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Kellogg Capital Group LLC (KCG) has identified itself as a broker-dealer registered pursuant
to Section 15 of the Exchange Act. KCG purchased the notes for investment through Lehman Brothers
on March 28, 2007. |
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Knoxville Utilities Board Retirement System is an investment or hedge fund and Nick Calamos
CIO and Calamos Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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LDG Limited is a corporation that is not publicly held and TQA Investors, LLC (TQA) has
sole investment power and shared voting power. TQAs members are John Idone, Paul Bucci, Darren
Langis and Andrew Anderson. |
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Lehman Brothers Inc. (Lehman Brothers) has identified itself as a broker-dealer registered
pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange Act. Lehman Brothers purchased the notes for investment. |
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(52) |
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Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation is an investment or hedge fund and Nick Calamos
CIO and Calamos Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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(53) |
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Macomb County Employees Retirement System is an investment or hedge fund and Nick Calamos
CIO and Calamos Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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Oaktree Capital Management LLC (Oaktree), the investment manager of Microsoft Capital
Group, L.P. , is an affiliate of a broker-dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange
Act, OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree is the majority owner of OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree has
voting and dispositive power over the securities. Lawrence Keele is a principal of Oaktree and is
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portfolio manager for Microsoft Capital Group, L.P. Mr. Keele, Oaktree and all employees and
members of Oaktree disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities, except for pecuniary interest
therein. |
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Morgan Stanley Convertible Securities Trust (Morgan Stanley) has identified itself as a
broker-dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange Act. Morgan Stanley purchased the
notes for investment. |
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MSS Convertible Arbitrage I Fund is an investment or hedge fund and the following principals
of TQA Investors, LLC have or share voting or investment power: Robert Butman, John Idone, Paul
Bucci, George Esser, Bartholomew Tesoriero, DJ Langis and Andrew Anderson. |
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Oaktree Capital Management LLC (Oaktree), the investment manager of National Railroad
Retirement Investment Trust, is an affiliate of a broker-dealer registered pursuant to Section 15
of the Exchange Act, OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree is the majority owner of OCM Investments, LLC.
Oaktree has voting and dispositive power over the securities. Lawrence Keele is a principal of
Oaktree and is the portfolio manager for National Railroad Retirement. Mr. Keele, Oaktree and all
employees and members of Oaktree disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities, except for
pecuniary interest therein. |
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North Dakota State Investment Board is an investment or hedge fund and Nick Calamos CIO and
Calamos Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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Oaktree Capital Management LLC (Oaktree), the investment manager of OCM Convertible Trust,
is an affiliate of a broker-dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange Act, OCM
Investments, LLC. Oaktree is the majority owner of OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree has voting and
dispositive power over the securities. Lawrence Keele is a principal of Oaktree and is the
portfolio manager for OCM Convertible Trust. Mr. Keele, Oaktree and all employees and members of
Oaktree disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities, except for pecuniary interest therein. |
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Oaktree Capital Management LLC (Oaktree), the investment manager of OCM Global Convertible
Securities Fund, is an affiliate of a broker-dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the
Exchange Act, OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree is the majority owner of OCM Investments, LLC.
Oaktree has voting and dispositive power over the securities. Lawrence Keele is a principal of
Oaktree and is the portfolio manager for OCM Global Convertible Securities Fund. Mr. Keele,
Oaktree and all employees and members of Oaktree disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities,
except for pecuniary interest therein. |
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Oaktree Capital Management LLC (Oaktree), the investment manager of Partner Reinsurance
Company Ltd., is an affiliate of a broker-dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange
Act, OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree is the majority owner of OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree has
voting and dispositive power over the securities. Lawrence Keele is a principal of Oaktree and is
the portfolio manager for Partner Reinsurance Company Ltd. Mr. Keele, Oaktree and all employees
and members of Oaktree disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities, except for pecuniary
interest therein. |
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Partners Group Alternative Strategies PCC Limited, Red Delta Cell c/o Quattro Fund is an
investment or hedge fund and Mark Rowe, Feliz Haldner, Michael Fitchet and Denis OMalley have or
share voting or investment power. |
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Pensionkasse Der Antalis AG is an investment or hedge fund and Avtandil Gigineishvili, fund
manager, has or shares voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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Pensionkasse Der Lonza AG is an investment or hedge fund and Avtandil Gigineishvili, fund
manager, has or shares voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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Pensionkasse Der Rockwell Automation AG is an investment or hedge fund and Avtandil
Gigineishvili, fund manager, has or shares voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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Pensionkasse Huntsman is an investment or hedge fund and Avtandil Gigineishvili, fund manager,
has or shares voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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Pensionkasse Huntsman II is an investment or hedge fund and Avtandil Gigineishvili, fund
manager, has or shares voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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Personalvorsorge Der PV Promea is an investment or hedge fund and Avtandil Gigineishvili, fund
manager, has or shares voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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Polygon Investment Partners LLP and Polygon Investment Partners LP (the Investment
Managers), Polygon Investments Ltd. (the Manager), Alexander E. Jackson, Reade E. Griffith and
Patrick G. G. Dear share voting and dispositive power of the securities |
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held by Polygon Global Opportunities Master Fund. The Investment Managers, the Manager, Alexander
E. Jackson, Reade E. Griffith and Patrick G. G. Dear disclaim beneficial ownership of the
securities held by Polygon Global Opportunities Master Fund. |
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Port Authority of Allegheny County Consolidated Trust Fund is an investment or hedge fund and
Nick Calamos CIO and Calamos Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the
securities. |
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Port Authority of Allegheny County Retirement and Disability Allowance Plan fo the Employees
Represented by Local 85 of the Amalgamated Transit Union is an investment or hedge fund and Nick
Calamos CIO and Calamos Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the
securities. |
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Prisma Foundation is an investment or hedge fund and Nick Calamos CIO and Calamos Advisors
LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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(73) |
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Quattro Fund Ltd. is an investment or hedge fund and Andrew Kaplan, Brian Swain and Louis
Napoli have or share voting or investment power. |
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Quattro Multistrategy Masterfund LP is an investment or hedge fund and Andrew Kaplan, Brian
Swain and Louis Napoli have or share voting or investment power. |
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Oaktree Capital Management LLC (Oaktree), the investment manager of Qwest Occupational
Health Trust, is an affiliate of a broker-dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange
Act, OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree is the majority owner of OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree has
voting and dispositive power over the securities. Lawrence Keele is a principal of Oaktree and is
the portfolio manager for Qwest Occupational Health Trust. Mr. Keele, Oaktree and all employees
and members of Oaktree disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities, except for pecuniary
interest therein. |
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Oaktree Capital Management LLC (Oaktree), the investment manager of Qwest Pension Trust, is
an affiliate of a broker-dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange Act, OCM
Investments, LLC. Oaktree is the majority owner of OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree has voting and
dispositive power over the securities. Lawrence Keele is a principal of Oaktree and is the
portfolio manager for Qwest Pension Trust. Mr. Keele, Oaktree and all employees and members of
Oaktree disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities, except for pecuniary interest therein. |
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Rhythm Fund, Ltd. has identified itself as an affiliate of KBC Financial Products USA Inc., a
broker-dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange Act. Rhythm Fund, Ltd. is an
investment or hedge fund and Carlo Georg, the Chief Investment Officer of KBC AIM Ltd., has or
shares voting or investment power. |
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Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has identified itself as an affiliate of RBC Capital Markets
Corp. (RBC Capital), a broker-dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange Act and a
100% owned subsidiary of RBC. |
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S.A.C. Arbitrage Fund, LLC is an investment or hedge fund and pursuant to investment
agreements, each of S.A.C Capital Advisors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (SAC Capital
Advisors) and S.A.C. Capital Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (SAC Capital
Management) share all investment and voting power with respect to the securities held by S.A.C.
Arbitrage Fund, LLC. Mr. Steven A. Cohen controls both SAC Capital Advisors and SAC Capital
Management. Each of SAC Capital Advisors, SAC Capital Management and Mr. Cohen disclaim beneficial
ownership of any of the securities covered by this questionnaire. |
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SPT is an investment or hedge fund and Nick Calamos CIO and Calamos Advisors LLC have or
share voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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SuttonBrook Capital Management LP is the investment manager of SuttonBrook Capital Portfolio
LP, a limited partnership, and John London and Steven M. Weinstein are the natural persons with
control and voting power over SuttonBrook Captial Management LP. |
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TQA Master Fund, Ltd. is an investment or hedge fund and the following principals of TQA
Investors, LLC have or share voting or investment power: Robert Butman, John Idone, Paul Bucci,
George Esser, Bartholomew Tesoriero, DJ Langis and Andrew Anderson. |
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TQA Master Plus Fund, Ltd. is an investment or hedge fund and the following principals of TQA
Investors, LLC have or share voting or investment power: Robert Butman, John Idone, Paul Bucci,
George Esser, Bartholomew Tesoriero, DJ Langis and Andrew Anderson. |
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Oaktree Capital Management LLC (Oaktree), the investment manager of The Travelers Indemnity
Company, is an affiliate of a broker-dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange Act,
OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree is the majority owner of OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree has voting
and dispositive power over the securities. Lawrence Keele is a principal of Oaktree and is the
portfolio manager for The Travelers Indemnity Company. Mr. Keele, Oaktree and all employees and
members of Oaktree disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities, except for pecuniary interest
therein. |
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Oaktree Capital Management LLC (Oaktree), the investment manager of Trust for the Defined
Benefit Plans of ICI American Holdings, Inc., is an affiliate of a broker-dealer registered
pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange Act, OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree is the majority owner of
OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree has voting and dispositive power over the securities. Lawrence
Keele is a principal of Oaktree and is the portfolio manager for Trust for the Defined Benefit
Plans of ICI American Holdings, Inc. Mr. Keele, Oaktree and all employees and members of Oaktree
disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities, except for pecuniary interest therein. |
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UBS AG London FBO WCBP (UBS London) has identified itself as an affiliate of UBS Securities
LLC, a broker-dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange Act. The managing member of
UBS London is Richard Simpson. The number of shares of Superior Energy common stock owned prior to
the offering by UBS London includes an additional 285,200 shares of Superior Energy common stock,
which does not include fixed income positions or equity options. |
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UBS Securities LLC (UBS Securities) has identified itself as a broker-dealer registered
pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange Act. UBS Securities purchased the notes for investment.
The managing member of UBS Securities is John DiBacco. The number of shares of Superior Energy
common stock owned prior to the offering by UBS Securities includes an additional 78,845 shares of
Superior common stock, which does not include fixed income positions or equity options. |
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Union Carbide Retirement Account is an investment or hedge fund and Nick Calamos CIO and
Calamos Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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(89) |
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Univar USA Inc. Retirement Plan is an investment or hedge fund and Nick Calamos CIO and
Calamos Advisors LLC have or share voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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(90) |
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Universal Investment Gesellschaft MBH REF Aventis is an investment or hedge fund and Avtandil
Gigineishvili, fund manager, has or shares voting power or investment power over the securities. |
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Oaktree Capital Management LLC (Oaktree), the investment manager of UnumProvident
Corporation, is an affiliate of a broker-dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange
Act, OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree is the majority owner of OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree has
voting and dispositive power over the securities. Lawrence Keele is a principal of Oaktree and is
the portfolio manager for UnumProvident Corporation. Mr. Keele, Oaktree and all employees and
members of Oaktree disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities, except for pecuniary interest
therein. |
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Van Kampen Harbor Fund (Van Kampen) has identified itself as a broker-dealer registered
pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange Act. Van Kampen purchased the notes for investment. Van
Kampen Asset Management, as the Selling Securityholders investment adviser, has discretionary
authority over the Selling Securityholders portfolio. |
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Oaktree Capital Management LLC (Oaktree), the investment manager of Vanguard Convertible
Securities Fund, Inc., is an affiliate of a broker-dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the
Exchange Act, OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree is the majority owner of OCM Investments, LLC.
Oaktree has voting and dispositive power over the securities. Lawrence Keele is a principal of
Oaktree and is the portfolio manager for Vanguard Convertible Securities Fund, Inc. Mr. Keele,
Oaktree and all employees and members of Oaktree disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities,
except for pecuniary interest therein. |
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Vicis Capital L.L.C. is the investment manager of Vicis Capital Master Fund and Shad
Stastney, John Succo and Sky Lucas control Vicis Capital L.L.C. equally but disclaim individual
ownership of the securities. |
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Oaktree Capital Management LLC (Oaktree), the investment manager of Virginia Retirement
System, is an affiliate of a broker-dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange Act,
OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree is the majority owner of OCM Investments, LLC. Oaktree has voting
and dispositive power over the securities. Lawrence Keele is a principal of Oaktree and is the
portfolio manager for Virginia Retirement System. Mr. Keele, Oaktree and all employees and members
of Oaktree disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities, except for pecuniary interest therein. |
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Zurich Institutional Benchmarks Master Fund, Ltd. is an investment or hedge fund and the
following principals of TQA Investors, LLC have or share voting or investment power: Robert Butman,
John Idone, Paul Bucci, George Esser, Bartholomew Tesoriero, DJ Langis and Andrew Anderson. |
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Zurich Institutional Funds Wandelanleihen Global is an investment or hedge fund and Avtandil
Gigineishvili, fund manager, has or shares voting power or investment power over the securities. |
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
The securities to be offered and sold using this prospectus are being registered to permit
public secondary trading of these securities by the selling security holders from time to time
after the date of this prospectus. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale by the
selling security holders of the securities offered by this prospectus. The aggregate proceeds to
the selling security holders from the sale of the securities will be the purchase price of the
securites less any discounts and commissions. A selling security holder reserves the right to
accept and, together with its agents, to reject, any proposed purchases of notes or common stock to
be made directly or through agents.
The securities may be sold from time to time to purchasers directly by the selling security
holders and their successors, which includes their transferees, pledgees or donees or their
successors, or through underwriters, broker-dealers or agents who may receive compensation in the
form of discounts, concessions or commissions from the selling security holders or the purchasers
of the securities. These discounts, concessions or commissions may be in excess of those customary
in the types of transactions involved.
The selling security holders and any underwriters, broker-dealers or agents who participate in
the distribution of the securities may be underwriters within the meaning of the Securities Act.
To the extent any of the selling security holders are broker-dealers, they are, under the
interpretation of the Commission, underwriters within the meaning of the Securities Act. Each of
the following selling security holders has represented to us that it is a broker-dealer or an
affiliate of a broker-dealer: ACE Tempest Reinsurance Ltd.; Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc.; BMO Nesbitt
Burns Inc.; Chrysler Corporation Master Retirement Trust; Delaware Public Employees Retirement
System; Delta Air Lines Master Trust CV; Delta Pilots Disability & Survivorship Trust CV; F.M.
Kirby Foundation, Inc.; International Truck & Engine Corporation Non-Contributory Retirement Plan
Trust; International Truck & Engine Corporation Retiree Health Benefit Trust; International Truck &
Engine Corporation Retirement Plan for Salaried Employees Trust; KBC Convertibles Mac 28 Ltd.; KBC
Diversified Fund; Kellogg Capital Group LLC; Lehman Brothers Inc.; Microsoft Capital Group, L.P.;
Morgan Stanley Convertible Securities Trust; National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust; OCM
Convertible Trust; OCM Global Convertible Securities Fund; Partner Reinsurance Company Ltd.; Qwest
Occupational Health Trust; Qwest Pension Trust; Rhythm Fund, Ltd.; Royal Bank of Canada; The
Travelers Indemnity Company; Trust for the Defined Benefit Plans of ICI American Holdings, Inc.;
UBS AG London FBO WCBP; UBS Securities LLC; UnumProvident Corporation; Van Kampen Harbor Fund;
Vanguard Convertible Securities Fund, Inc.; and Virginia Retirement System. Any profits on the
sale of the notes and the common stock issuable upon the exchange of the notes by such selling
security holders and any discounts, commissions or concessions received by any such broker-dealers
or agents may be deemed to be underwriting discounts and underwriters within the meaning of the
Securities Act will be subject to prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act. If the
selling security holders are deemed to be underwriters, such selling security holders may be
subject to certain statutory liabilities of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act.
We will pay all expenses of the registration of the securities pursuant to the registration
rights agreement, including, without limitation, Commission filing fees and expenses of compliance
with state securities or blue sky laws; provided, however, that if the securities are sold
through underwriters, broker dealers or agents, the selling security holders will be responsible
for underwriting discounts or commissions or agents commissions.
The notes were issued and sold in December 2006 in transactions exempt from the registration
requirements of the Securities Act pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act. Pursuant to the
registration rights agreement filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this
prospectus is a part, we have agreed to indemnify the initial purchasers, holders who have provided
us with selling security holder questionnaires and each person, if any, who controls (within the
meaning of either Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act) the initial
purchasers or the holders who have provided us with selling security holder notices and
questionnaires, from and against certain liabilities under the Securities Act or such persons will
be entitled to contribution in connection with these liabilities. Pursuant to such registration
rights agreement, the selling security holders have agreed, severally and not jointly, to indemnify
us and each of our directors, officers and control persons from certain liabilities under the
Securities Act or we will be entitled to contribution in connection with these liabilities.
LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the notes, the guarantees and the common stock issuable upon exchange of the
notes have been passed upon for us by Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrère & Denègre,
L.L.P., New Orleans, Louisiana.
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EXPERTS
The consolidated financial statements and schedule as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and for
each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2006, and managements assessment of
the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006 have been
incorporated by reference herein in reliance upon the reports of KPMG LLP, independent registered
public accounting firm, incorporated by reference herein, and upon the authority of said firm as
experts in accounting and auditing. The report for the year ended December 31, 2006 refers to a
change in the method of accounting for share-based payments.
Certain information incorporated by reference in this prospectus regarding estimated
quantities of oil and natural gas reserves owned by us, the future net revenues from those reserves
and their present value is based on estimates of the reserves and present values prepared by or
derived from estimates prepared by DeGolyer and MacNaughton, independent petroleum engineers. This
information has been incorporated by reference in this prospectus in reliance upon the authority of
DeGolyer and MacNaughton as experts in reserve determination. Future estimates of oil and natural
gas reserves and related information hereafter incorporated by reference in this prospectus will be
incorporated in reliance upon the reports of the firm examining such oil and gas reserves and
related information and upon the authority of that firm as experts regarding the matters contained
in their reports, to the extent the firm has consented to the use of their reports.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
Superior Energy files annual, quarterly and special reports, proxy statements and other
information with the SEC. You may read and copy materials with the SEC at the SECs public
reference room, located at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549.
Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the operation of its public
reference room. Superior Energys SEC filings are also available to the public on the SECs
Internet site at http://www.sec.gov.
In addition, you may obtain a copy of Superior Energys SEC filings at no cost by writing or
telephoning us at:
Superior Energy Services, Inc.
1105 Peters Road
Harvey, Louisiana 70058
Attn: Investor Relations
(504) 362-4321
INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
We incorporate by reference in this prospectus information that Superior Energy files with
the SEC. This means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you to another
document filed separately with the SEC. The information incorporated by reference is considered to
be a part of this prospectus, except for any information that is superseded by information that is
included directly in this document or in a more recent incorporated document. Any statement
contained in a document incorporated by reference in this prospectus will be deemed to be modified
or superseded for purposes of this prospectus to the extent that a statement contained in this
prospectus or in any other subsequently filed document that also is incorporated in this prospectus
modifies or replaces such statement. Any statement so modified or superseded will not be deemed,
except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this prospectus. We incorporate by
reference the documents listed below and any future filings made by Superior Energy with the SEC
under Sections 13, 14 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 until the offering of the
notes has been completed.
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The description of Superior Energys common shares contained in Superior Energys
Registration Statement on Form 8-A/A, filed on October 29, 1997. |
We will furnish without charge to you, upon written or oral request, a copy of any or all of
the documents incorporated by reference herein, other than exhibits to such documents that are not
specifically incorporated by reference therein. For more details see Where You Can Find More
Information.
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 14. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION
The following table sets forth the various costs and expenses payable by us in connection with
the issuance and distribution of the notes and underlying Superior Energy common shares being
registered hereby. All of the amounts shown are estimates, except the SEC registration fee.
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12,280 |
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ITEM 15. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
SESI, L.L.C.
Section 18-108 of the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act empowers a Delaware limited
liability company to indemnify and hold harmless any member or manager or other person from and
against any and all claims and demands whatsoever. Section 4.5 of SESIs Limited Liability
Agreement states:
Indemnification of the Member. Except to the extent such indemnification may be
prohibited by law, the Company, its receiver, or its trustee shall indemnify, hold harmless, and
pay all judgments and claims against the Member relating to any liability or damage incurred or
suffered by any person by reason of any act performed or omitted to be performed (but not
constituting willful misconduct, an intentional violation of this Agreement or gross negligence)
by the Member or its agents or employees in connection with the Companys business, including
reasonable attorneys fees incurred by the Member in connection with the defense or any claim or
action based on any such act or omission. Such liability or damage caused by the Members acts
or omissions in connection with the business of the Company includes but is not limited to any
reasonable attorneys fees incurred by the Member in connection with the defense of any action
based on such acts or omissions, which attorneys fees may be paid as incurred.
SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
Our certificate of incorporation contains provisions eliminating the personal liability of our
directors and stockholders for monetary damages for breaches of their fiduciary duties as directors
to the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law (the DGCL). By virtue of
these provisions, under current Delaware law a director of the Company will not be personally
liable for monetary damages for a breach of his or her fiduciary duty except for liability for (a)
a breach of his or her duty of loyalty to the Company or to its stockholders, (b) acts or omissions
not in good faith or that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (c)
dividends or stock repurchases or redemptions that are unlawful under Delaware law and (d) any
transaction from which he or she receives an improper personal benefit. In addition, our
certificate of incorporation provides that if Delaware law is amended to authorize the further
elimination or limitation of the liability of a director, then the liability of the directors shall
be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law, as amended. These
provisions pertain only to breaches of duty by directors as directors and not in any other
corporate capacity, such as officers, and limit liability only for breaches of fiduciary duties
under Delaware corporate law and not for violations of other laws such as the federal securities
laws.
Our certificate of incorporation also requires us to indemnify our directors, officers,
employees and agents to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL against certain expenses and
costs, judgments, settlements and fines incurred in the defense of any claim, including any claim
brought by or in the right of the Company, to which they were made parties by reason of being or
having been directors, officers, employees and agents.
Under Section 9 of our by-laws, we are required to defend and indemnify each person who is
involved in any threatened or actual claim, action or proceeding by reason of the fact that such
person is or was a director or officer or serving in a similar position with respect to another
entity at our request if (a) the director or officer is successful in defending the claim on its
merits or otherwise or (b) the director or officer meets the standard of conduct described in
Section 9 of our by-laws. However, the director or officer is not
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entitled to indemnification if (i) the claim is brought by the director or officer against us
or (ii) the claim is brought by the director or officer as a derivative action by us or in our
right, and the action has not been authorized by our board of directors. The rights conferred by
Section 9 of our by-laws are contractual rights and include the right to be paid expenses incurred
in defending the action, suit or proceeding in advance of its final disposition.
In addition, we have entered into an indemnity agreement with each of our directors and
certain key executive officers, pursuant to which we have agreed under certain circumstances to
purchase and maintain directors and officers liability insurance. The agreements also provide
that we will indemnify the directors or officers, as applicable, against any costs and expenses,
judgments, settlements and fines incurred in connection with any claim involving them by reason of
their position as a director or officer, as applicable, that are in excess of the coverage provided
by such insurance (provided that the director or officer meets certain standards of conduct). Under
the indemnity agreements, we are not required to purchase and maintain directors and officers
liability insurance if our board of directors unanimously determines in good faith that there is
insufficient benefit to us from the insurance.
ITEM 16. EXHIBITS
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4.1
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Indenture, dated as of December 12, 2006 by and among Superior Energy Services, Inc., SESI,
L.L.C., the guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee,
including form of 1.5% Senior Exchangeable Notes due 2026 (incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 4.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on
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Registration Rights Agreement dated December 12, 2006 by and among Superior Energy Services,
Inc., SESI, L.L.C., the guarantors named therein, Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., Lehman Brothers
Inc. and JPMorgan Securities Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2
to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 13, 2006).
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4.3
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Specimen Stock Certificate (incorporated herein by reference to Amendment No. 1 to the
Companys Form S-4 on Form SB-2 (Registration Statement No. 33-94454)). |
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Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to the
Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended March 31, 1996). |
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4.5
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Certificate of Amendment to the Companys Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated herein
by reference to the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30,
1999). |
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4.6
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1
to the Companys Form 8-K filed on November 15, 2004). |
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*5.1
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Opinion of Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrère & Denègre, L.L.P. |
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*8.1
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Opinion re tax matters. |
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*12.1
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Statement of Computation of Ratios. |
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*23.1
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Consent of KPMG LLP. |
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*23.2
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Consent of Grant Thornton LLP. |
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*23.3
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Consent of Jones, Walker, Waechter,
Poitevent, Carrère & Denègre, L.L.P. (included in
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Consent of DeGolyer and MacNaughton. |
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*24.1
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Power of Attorney (included in
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Statement of Eligibility under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 of a Corporation Designated to Act as Trustee of The Bank
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ITEM 17.
(a) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective
amendment to this registration statement;
(i) To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act;
(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of
this registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which,
individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in
the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of
securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was
registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may
be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the
aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20 percent change in the
maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the Calculation of Registration Fee table in the
effective registration statement;
(iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not
previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in
the registration statement;
provided, however, that paragraphs (a)(1)(i), (a)(1)(ii) and (a)(1)(iii) do not apply if the
registration statement is on Form S-3 and the information required to be included in a
post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in reports filed with or furnished to the
Commission by the registrant pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act that are
incorporated by reference in the registration statement, or is contained in a form of prospectus
filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) that is part of the registration statement.
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each such
post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the
securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be
the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the
securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.
(4) That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act to any purchaser:
(i) each prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) shall be deemed to
be part of the registration statement as of the date the filed prospectus was deemed part of and
included in the registration statement; and
(ii) each prospectus required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2), (b)(5) or (b)(7) as
part of a registration statement in reliance on Rule 430B relating to an offering made pursuant to
Rule 415(a)(1)(i), (vii), or (x) for the purpose of providing the information required by Section
10(a) of the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration
statement as of the earlier of the date such form of prospectus is first used after effectiveness
or the date of the first contract of sale of securities in the offering described in the
prospectus. As provided in Rule 430B, for liability purposes of the issuer and any person that is
at that date an underwriter, such date shall be deemed to be a new effective date of the
registration statement relating to the securities in the registration statement to which that
prospectus relates, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the
initial bona fide offering thereof. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration
statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document
incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that
is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior
to such effective date, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration
statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document
immediately prior to such effective date.
(5) That, for the purpose of determining liability of the Registrant under the Securities Act
to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities, the undersigned Registrant
undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned Registrant pursuant to this
registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the
purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following
communications, the undersigned Registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered
to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:
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(i) Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned Registrant relating to
the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;
(ii) Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the
undersigned Registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned Registrant;
(iii) The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing
material information about the undersigned Registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of
the undersigned Registrant; and
(iv) Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned
Registrant to the purchaser.
(b) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any
liability under the Securities Act, each filing of the registrants annual report pursuant to
Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act (and, where applicable, each filing of an
employee benefit plans annual report pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act) that is
incorporated by reference in the registration statement shall be deemed to be a new registration
statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that
time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(c) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be
permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the
foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the
Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is,
therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities
(other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or
controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding)
is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being
registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled
by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such
indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be
governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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Terence E. Hall |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
Each person whose signature to this registration statement appears below hereby appoints
Terence E. Hall or Robert S. Taylor as his/her attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution,
to sign on his/her behalf, individually and in the capacities stated below, and to file (i) any and
all amendments and post-effective amendments to this registration statement and (ii) any
registration statement relating to the same offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities
Act of 1933 which amendments or registration statements may make such changes and additions as such
attorney-in-fact may deem necessary or appropriate.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Chief Executive Officer
and a Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
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Executive Vice President,
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Robert S. Taylor
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Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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/s/ Enoch L. Dawkins
Enoch L. Dawkins
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Director
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/s/ James M. Funk
James M. Funk
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Director
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Ernest E. Howard, III
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/s/ Justin L. Sullivan
Justin L. Sullivan
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Director
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/s/ Richard A. Pattarozzi
Richard A. Pattarozzi
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/s/ Harold J. Bouillion
Harold J. Bouillion
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Director
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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SESI, LLC
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SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Terence E. Hall |
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
Each person whose signature to this registration statement appears below hereby appoints
Terence E. Hall or Robert S. Taylor as his/her attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution,
to sign on his/her behalf, individually and in the capacities stated below, and to file (i) any and
all amendments and post-effective amendments to this registration statement and (ii) any
registration statement relating to the same offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities
Act of 1933 which amendments or registration statements may make such changes and additions as such
attorney-in-fact may deem necessary or appropriate.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Executive Vice President,
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Robert S. Taylor
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/s/ Enoch L. Dawkins
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Enoch L. Dawkins |
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/s/ James M. Funk
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James M. Funk |
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/s/ Ernest E. Howard, III
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Ernest E. Howard, III |
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/s/ Justin L. Sullivan
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Justin L. Sullivan |
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/s/ Richard A. Pattarozzi
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Richard A. Pattarozzi |
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/s/ Harold J. Bouillion
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Harold J. Bouillion |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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Terence E. Hall |
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Authorized Representative |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Director and President
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April 30, 2007 |
Terence E. Hall
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ Robert S. Taylor
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Executive Vice President, Chief
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April 30, 2007 |
Robert S. Taylor
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Financial Officer, and Treasurer |
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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II-7
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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1105 PETERS ROAD, L.L.C.
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By: |
/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Terence E. Hall |
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Authorized Representative |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature |
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Title |
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Date |
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Director and President
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April 30, 2007 |
Terence E. Hall
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ Robert S. Taylor
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Vice President and Treasurer
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April 30, 2007 |
Robert S. Taylor
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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II-8
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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H.B. RENTALS, L.C.
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By: |
/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Terence E. Hall |
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Authorized Representative |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature |
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Title |
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Date |
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Director and President
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April 30, 2007 |
Terence E. Hall
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ Robert S. Taylor
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Treasurer
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April 30, 2007 |
Robert S. Taylor
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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II-9
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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SPN RESOURCES, LLC
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By: |
/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Terence E. Hall |
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Authorized Representative |
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
Each person whose signature to this registration statement appears below hereby appoints
Terence E. Hall or Robert S. Taylor as his/her attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution,
to sign on his/her behalf, individually and in the capacities stated below, and to file (i) any and
all amendments and post-effective amendments to this registration statement and (ii) any
registration statement relating to the same offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities
Act of 1933 which amendments or registration statements may make such changes and additions as such
attorney-in-fact may deem necessary or appropriate.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature |
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Title |
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Date |
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/s/ Greg Miller
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President
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April 30, 2007 |
Greg Miller
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ Robert S. Taylor
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Vice President and Treasurer
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April 30, 2007 |
Robert S. Taylor
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Director
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April 30, 2007 |
Terence E. Hall |
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II-10
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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SEMO, L.L.C.
SEMSE, L.L.C.
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By: |
/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Terence E. Hall |
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Authorized Representative |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature |
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Title |
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Date |
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Director and President
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April 30, 2007 |
Terence E. Hall
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ Robert S. Taylor
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Vice President and Treasurer
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April 30, 2007 |
Robert S. Taylor
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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II-11
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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STABIL DRILL SPECIALTIES, L.L.C.
NON-MAGNETIC RENTAL TOOLS, L.L.C.
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By: |
/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Terence E. Hall |
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Authorized Representative |
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
Each person whose signature to this registration statement appears below hereby appoints
Terence E. Hall or Robert S. Taylor as his/her attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution,
to sign on his/her behalf, individually and in the capacities stated below, and to file (i) any and
all amendments and post-effective amendments to this registration statement and (ii) any
registration statement relating to the same offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities
Act of 1933 which amendments or registration statements may make such changes and additions as such
attorney-in-fact may deem necessary or appropriate.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature |
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Title |
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Date |
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/s/ Sammy Joe Russo
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President
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April 30, 2007 |
Sammy Joe Russo
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ Robert S. Taylor
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Vice President and Treasurer
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April 30, 2007 |
Robert S. Taylor
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Director
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April 30, 2007 |
Terence E. Hall |
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II-12
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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SUB-SURFACE TOOLS, L.L.C.
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By: |
/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Terence E. Hall |
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Authorized Representative |
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
Each person whose signature to this registration statement appears below hereby appoints
Terence E. Hall or Robert S. Taylor as his/her attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution,
to sign on his/her behalf, individually and in the capacities stated below, and to file (i) any and
all amendments and post-effective amendments to this registration statement and (ii) any
registration statement relating to the same offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities
Act of 1933 which amendments or registration statements may make such changes and additions as such
attorney-in-fact may deem necessary or appropriate.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature |
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Title |
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Date |
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/s/ Kay S. Vinson
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President
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April 30, 2007 |
Kay S. Vinson
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ Robert S. Taylor
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Vice President and Treasurer
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April 30, 2007 |
Robert S. Taylor
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Director
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April 30, 2007 |
Terence E. Hall |
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II-13
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT INDUSTRIES,
L.L.C.
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By: |
/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Terence E. Hall |
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Authorized Representative |
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
Each person whose signature to this registration statement appears below hereby appoints
Terence E. Hall or Robert S. Taylor as his/her attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution,
to sign on his/her behalf, individually and in the capacities stated below, and to file (i) any and
all amendments and post-effective amendments to this registration statement and (ii) any
registration statement relating to the same offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities
Act of 1933 which amendments or registration statements may make such changes and additions as such
attorney-in-fact may deem necessary or appropriate.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature |
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Title |
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Date |
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/s/ Pat Bernard
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(Principal Executive Officer)
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April 30, 2007 |
Pat Bernard |
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/s/ Robert S. Taylor
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Vice President and Treasurer
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April 30, 2007 |
Robert S. Taylor
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Director
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April 30, 2007 |
Terence E. Hall |
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II-14
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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INTERNATIONAL SNUBBING
SERVICES, L.L.C.
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By: |
/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Terence E. Hall |
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Authorized Representative |
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
Each person whose signature to this registration statement appears below hereby appoints
Terence E. Hall or Robert S. Taylor as his/her attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution,
to sign on his/her behalf, individually and in the capacities stated below, and to file (i) any and
all amendments and post-effective amendments to this registration statement and (ii) any
registration statement relating to the same offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities
Act of 1933 which amendments or registration statements may make such changes and additions as such
attorney-in-fact may deem necessary or appropriate.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature |
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Title |
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Date |
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/s/ Jack Hardy
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President
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April 30, 2007 |
Jack Hardy
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ Robert S. Taylor
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Vice President and Treasurer
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April 30, 2007 |
Robert S. Taylor
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Director
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April 30, 2007 |
Terence E. Hall |
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II-15
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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CONCENTRIC PIPE AND TOOL RENTALS, L.L.C.
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By: |
/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Terence E. Hall |
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Authorized Representative |
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
Each person whose signature to this registration statement appears below hereby appoints
Terence E. Hall or Robert S. Taylor as his/her attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution,
to sign on his/her behalf, individually and in the capacities stated below, and to file (i) any and
all amendments and post-effective amendments to this registration statement and (ii) any
registration statement relating to the same offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities
Act of 1933 which amendments or registration statements may make such changes and additions as such
attorney-in-fact may deem necessary or appropriate.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature |
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Title |
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Date |
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/s/ David Wilson
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President
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April 30, 2007 |
David Wilson
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ Robert S. Taylor
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Vice President and Treasurer
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April 30, 2007 |
Robert S. Taylor
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Director
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April 30, 2007 |
Terence E. Hall |
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|
II-16
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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FASTORQ, L.L.C.
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By: |
/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Terence E. Hall |
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Authorized Representative |
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
Each person whose signature to this registration statement appears below hereby appoints
Terence E. Hall or Robert S. Taylor as his/her attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution,
to sign on his/her behalf, individually and in the capacities stated below, and to file (i) any and
all amendments and post-effective amendments to this registration statement and (ii) any
registration statement relating to the same offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities
Act of 1933 which amendments or registration statements may make such changes and additions as such
attorney-in-fact may deem necessary or appropriate.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature |
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Title |
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Date |
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/s/ Phillip Jaudon
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President
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April 30, 2007 |
Phillip Jaudon
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ Robert S. Taylor
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Vice President and Treasurer
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April 30, 2007 |
Robert S. Taylor
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Director
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April 30, 2007 |
Terence E. Hall |
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|
II-17
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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CONNECTION TECHNOLOGY, L.L.C.
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By: |
/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Terence E. Hall |
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Authorized Representative |
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|
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature |
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Title |
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Date |
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Director and President
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April 30, 2007 |
Terence E. Hall
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ Robert S. Taylor
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Vice President and Treasurer
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April 30, 2007 |
Robert S. Taylor
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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II-18
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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PROACTIVE COMPLIANCE, L.L.C.
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By: |
/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Terence E. Hall |
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Authorized Representative |
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
Each person whose signature to this registration statement appears below hereby appoints
Terence E. Hall or Robert S. Taylor as his/her attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution,
to sign on his/her behalf, individually and in the capacities stated below, and to file (i) any and
all amendments and post-effective amendments to this registration statement and (ii) any
registration statement relating to the same offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities
Act of 1933 which amendments or registration statements may make such changes and additions as such
attorney-in-fact may deem necessary or appropriate.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature |
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Title |
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Date |
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/s/ Pat Bernard
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President
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April 30, 2007 |
Pat Bernard
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ Robert S. Taylor
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|
Vice President and Treasurer
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|
April 30, 2007 |
Robert S. Taylor
|
|
(Principal Financial Officer) |
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Director
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|
April 30, 2007 |
Terence E. Hall |
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|
II-19
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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DRILLING LOGISTICS, L.L.C.
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By: |
/s/ Terence E. Hall
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|
Terence E. Hall |
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|
Authorized Representative |
|
|
POWER OF ATTORNEY
Each person whose signature to this registration statement appears below hereby appoints
Terence E. Hall or Robert S. Taylor as his/her attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution,
to sign on his/her behalf, individually and in the capacities stated below, and to file (i) any and
all amendments and post-effective amendments to this registration statement and (ii) any
registration statement relating to the same offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities
Act of 1933 which amendments or registration statements may make such changes and additions as such
attorney-in-fact may deem necessary or appropriate.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature |
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Title |
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Date |
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/s/ Ashley M. Lane
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President
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April 30, 2007 |
Ashley M. Lane
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ Robert S. Taylor
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|
Vice President and Treasurer
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|
April 30, 2007 |
Robert S. Taylor
|
|
(Principal Financial Officer) |
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
|
|
Director
|
|
April 30, 2007 |
Terence E. Hall |
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|
II-20
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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SELIM LLC
SEGEN LLC
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By: |
/s/ Terence E. Hall
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|
|
Terence E. Hall |
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|
Authorized Representative |
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|
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature |
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Title |
|
Date |
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Manager
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|
April 30, 2007 |
Terence E. Hall |
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/s/ Robert S. Taylor
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|
Manager
|
|
April 30, 2007 |
Robert S. Taylor |
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|
II-21
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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SE FINANCE LP
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By: |
SEGEN LLC,
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Its general partner |
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By: |
/s/ Terence E. Hall
|
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|
|
Terence E. Hall |
|
|
|
Authorized Representative |
|
|
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
|
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Signature |
|
Title |
|
Date |
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Manager
|
|
April 30, 2007 |
Terence E. Hall |
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/s/ Robert S. Taylor
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Manager
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April 30, 2007 |
Robert S. Taylor |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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WILD WELL CONTROL, INC.
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By: |
/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Terence E. Hall |
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Authorized Representative |
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
Each person whose signature to this registration statement appears below hereby appoints
Terence E. Hall or Robert S. Taylor as his/her attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution,
to sign on his/her behalf, individually and in the capacities stated below, and to file (i) any and
all amendments and post-effective amendments to this registration statement and (ii) any
registration statement relating to the same offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities
Act of 1933 which amendments or registration statements may make such changes and additions as such
attorney-in-fact may deem necessary or appropriate.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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/s/ Patrick J. Campbell
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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April 30, 2007 |
Patrick J. Campbell
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ Robert S. Taylor
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Vice President and Treasurer
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April 30, 2007 |
Robert S. Taylor
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Director
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April 30, 2007 |
Terence E. Hall |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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BLOWOUT TOOLS, INC.
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By: |
/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Terence E. Hall |
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Authorized Representative |
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
Each person whose signature to this registration statement appears below hereby appoints
Terence E. Hall or Robert S. Taylor as his/her attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution,
to sign on his/her behalf, individually and in the capacities stated below, and to file (i) any and
all amendments and post-effective amendments to this registration statement and (ii) any
registration statement relating to the same offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities
Act of 1933 which amendments or registration statements may make such changes and additions as such
attorney-in-fact may deem necessary or appropriate.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature |
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/s/ Patrick J. Campbell
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President
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April 30, 2007 |
Patrick J. Campbell
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ Robert S. Taylor
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Vice President and Treasurer
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April 30, 2007 |
Robert S. Taylor
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Director
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April 30, 2007 |
Terence E. Hall |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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WORKSTRINGS, L.L.C.
SUPERIOR INSPECTION SERVICES, INC.
UNIVERSAL FISHING AND RENTAL TOOLS, INC.
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By: |
/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Terence E. Hall |
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Authorized Representative |
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
Each person whose signature to this registration statement appears below hereby appoints
Terence E. Hall or Robert S. Taylor as his/her attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution,
to sign on his/her behalf, individually and in the capacities stated below, and to file (i) any and
all amendments and post-effective amendments to this registration statement and (ii) any
registration statement relating to the same offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities
Act of 1933 which amendments or registration statements may make such changes and additions as such
attorney-in-fact may deem necessary or appropriate.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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/s/ Gregory D. Elliott
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President
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April 30, 2007 |
Gregory D. Elliott
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ Robert S. Taylor
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Vice President and Treasurer
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April 30, 2007 |
Robert S. Taylor
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Director
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April 30, 2007 |
Terence E. Hall |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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SUPERIOR CANADA HOLDING, INC.
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By: |
/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Terence E. Hall |
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Authorized Representative |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature |
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Director and President
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April 30, 2007 |
Terence E. Hall
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ Robert S. Taylor
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Treasurer and Secretary
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April 30, 2007 |
Robert S. Taylor
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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CSI TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
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By: |
/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Terence E. Hall |
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Authorized Representative |
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
Each person whose signature to this registration statement appears below hereby appoints
Terence E. Hall or Robert S. Taylor as his/her attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution,
to sign on his/her behalf, individually and in the capacities stated below, and to file (i) any and
all amendments and post-effective amendments to this registration statement and (ii) any
registration statement relating to the same offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities
Act of 1933 which amendments or registration statements may make such changes and additions as such
attorney-in-fact may deem necessary or appropriate.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature |
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/s/ Fred L. Sabins
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President
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April 30, 2007 |
Fred L. Sabins
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ Robert S. Taylor
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Vice President and Treasurer
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April 30, 2007 |
Robert S. Taylor
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Director
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April 30, 2007 |
Terence E. Hall |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it
has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Harvey, State of Louisiana, on April 30, 2007.
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WARRIOR ENERGY SERVICES CORPORATION
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By: |
/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Terence E. Hall |
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Authorized Representative |
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
Each person whose signature to this registration statement appears below hereby appoints
Terence E. Hall or Robert S. Taylor as his/her attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution,
to sign on his/her behalf, individually and in the capacities stated below, and to file (i) any and
all amendments and post-effective amendments to this registration statement and (ii) any
registration statement relating to the same offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities
Act of 1933 which amendments or registration statements may make such changes and additions as such
attorney-in-fact may deem necessary or appropriate.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature |
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Title |
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Date |
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/s/ William L. Jenkins
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Chief Executive Officer and President
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April 30, 2007 |
William L. Jenkins
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ Robert S. Taylor
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Vice President and Treasurer
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April 30, 2007 |
Robert S. Taylor
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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/s/ Terence E. Hall
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Director
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April 30, 2007 |
Terence E. Hall |
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II-28
Table of Contents
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Exhibit |
4.1
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Indenture, dated as of December 12, 2006 by and among Superior Energy Services, Inc., SESI,
L.L.C., the guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee,
including form of 1.5% Senior Exchangeable Notes due 2026 (incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 4.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on
December 13, 2006). |
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4.2
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Registration Rights Agreement dated December 12, 2006 by and among Superior Energy Services,
Inc., SESI, L.L.C., the guarantors named therein, Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., Lehman Brothers
Inc. and JPMorgan Securities Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2
to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 13, 2006).
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4.3
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Specimen Stock Certificate (incorporated herein by reference to Amendment No. 1 to the
Companys Form S-4 on Form SB-2 (Registration Statement No. 33-94454)). |
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4.4
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Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to the
Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended March 31, 1996). |
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4.5
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Certificate of Amendment to the Companys Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated herein
by reference to the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30,
1999). |
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4.6
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1
to the Companys Form 8-K filed on November 15, 2004). |
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*5.1
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Opinion of Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrère & Denègre, L.L.P. |
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*8.1
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Opinion re tax matters. |
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*12.1
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Statement of Computation of Ratios. |
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*23.1
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Consent of KPMG LLP. |
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*23.2
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Consent of Grant Thornton LLP. |
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*23.3
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Consent of Jones, Walker, Waechter,
Poitevent, Carrère & Denègre, L.L.P. (included in Exhibit 5.1). |
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*23.4
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Consent of DeGolyer and MacNaughton. |
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*24.1
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Power of Attorney (included in
signature pages hereto). |
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*25.1
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Statement of Eligibility under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 of a Corporation Designated to Act as Trustee of The Bank
of New York Trust Company, N.A. (Form T-1). |
exv5w1
Exhibit 5.1
April 30, 2007
SESI, L.L.C.
1105 Peters Road
Harvey, Louisiana 70058
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Re: |
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Registration Statement on Form S-3
$400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of
1.50% Senior Exchangeable Notes due 2026 |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as your counsel in connection with the preparation of the registration statement
on Form S-3 (the Registration Statement) filed by Superior Energy Services, Inc. (Parent),
SESI, L.L.C. (the Company) and the other registrants named therein (together with Parent, the
Guarantors), with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission) under the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, relating to the resale by certain selling security holders from time to
time of up to $400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Companys 1.50% Senior Exchangeable
Notes due 2026 (the Notes) and shares of common stock of Parent issuable upon exchange of the
Notes, par value $0.001 per share (the Common Stock). The Notes were issued under an Indenture
(the Indenture) dated as of December 12, 2006 among the Company, the Guarantors and the Bank of
New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee.
In so acting, we have examined originals, or photostatic or certified copies of the
Registration Statement, the Indenture, the Notes and such records of the Company and Guarantors,
certificates of Parent acting in its capacity as the sole member of the Company, of the Guarantors
and of public officials, and such other documents as we have deemed relevant. In connection with
this opinion, we have assumed that the Registration Statement, and any amendments thereto
(including post-effective amendments), will have become effective and the Notes were issued and
sold in compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws.
For purposes of expressing the opinion hereinafter set forth, we have assumed the genuineness
of all signatures, the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, the conformity
to original documents of all documents submitted to us as certified or photostatic copies and the
authenticity of the originals of such documents.
Based upon the foregoing, and subject to the qualifications stated herein, we are of the
opinion that:
(i) the Notes are valid, legal and binding obligations of the Company, subject to (1)
bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, fraudulent transfer, fraudulent conveyance, moratorium and
other similar laws of general application affecting the rights and remedies of creditors generally
and (2) general principles of equity, regardless of whether applied in a proceeding in equity or at
law;
(ii) the guarantees of the Guarantors are valid, legal and binding obligations of such
Guarantors, respectively, subject to (1) bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, fraudulent
transfer, fraudulent conveyance, moratorium and other similar laws of general application affecting
the rights and remedies of creditors generally and (2) general principles of equity, regardless of
whether applied in a proceeding in equity or at law; and
(iii) when certificates (in the form of the specimen certificates examined by us) representing
the shares of Common Stock initially reserved for issuance upon exchange of the Notes have been
manually signed by an authorized officer of the transfer agent and registrar for the Common Stock,
and have been delivered against surrender of the exchanged Notes in accordance with the Indenture,
the Common Stock so issued will be legally issued, fully paid and nonassessable.
We express no opinions concerning (a) the validity or enforceability of any provisions
contained in the Indenture that purport to waive or not give effect to rights to notices, defenses,
subrogation or other rights or benefits that cannot be effectively waived under applicable law; or
(b) the enforceability of indemnification provisions to the extent they purport to relate to
liabilities resulting from or based upon negligence or any violation of federal or state securities
or blue sky laws.
1
The opinions expressed above are limited in all respects to the present laws of the State of
Louisiana, the State of Texas, the State of New York, the General Corporation Law of the State of
Delaware and present federal laws. We express no opinion as to the laws of any other jurisdiction.
We consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement and to
the reference to us in the prospectus included therein under the caption Legal Matters. In giving
this consent, we do not admit that we are within the category of persons whose consent is required
under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the general rules and regulations of
the Commission promulgated thereunder.
Very truly yours,
/s/ JONES, WALKER, WAECHTER, POITEVENT, CARRÈRE & DENÈGRE, L.L.P.
JONES, WALKER, WAECHTER, POITEVENT, CARRÈRE & DENÈGRE, L.L.P.
2
exv8w1
Exhibit 8.1
April 30, 2007
SESI, L.L.C.
1105 Peters Road
Harvey, Louisiana 70058
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Re: |
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Registration Statement on Form S-3
$400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of
1.50% Senior Exchangeable Notes due 2026 |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as your counsel in connection with the preparation of the registration statement
on Form S-3 (the Registration Statement) filed by Superior Energy Services, Inc. (Parent),
SESI, L.L.C. (the Company) and the other registrants named therein (together with Parent, the
Guarantors), with the Securities and Exchange Commission, of which a prospectus (the
Prospectus) forms a part, relating to the resale by certain selling security holders from time to
time of up to $400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Companys 1.50% Senior Exchangeable
Notes due 2026 (the Notes) and shares of common stock of Parent issuable upon exchange of the
Notes, par value $0.001 per share (the Common Stock). In that capacity, we have been requested
to provide our opinions with respect to certain of the federal income tax consequences of the
transactions described in the Prospectus.
Our opinions are based on our understanding of the relevant facts concerning the transactions
described in the Prospectus. We have examined and are familiar with the Registration Statement, the
Prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference therein. We have also examined such other
documents and made such investigations of law as we have deemed appropriate as a basis for the
opinion expressed below.
Our opinions are based on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code),
regulations promulgated thereunder by the United States Treasury Department (the Regulations),
Internal Revenue Service rulings, and court cases interpreting the Code and the Regulations, all as
in effect as of the date of this letter. Any of the Code, Regulations, rulings, or judicial
decisions relied upon could be changed, perhaps retroactively, to affect adversely the federal
income tax consequences of the transactions described in the Prospectus. Although the opinions
expressed in this letter are based on our best interpretations of existing sources of law, no
assurance can be given that such interpretations would be followed if they became the subject of
judicial or administrative proceedings.
We have reviewed the section of the Prospectus entitled Certain United States Federal Income
Tax Considerations. Subject to the limitations, exceptions, assumptions and conditions set forth
in such section and in this letter, the legal conclusions contained therein as they relate to U.S.
federal income and estate tax matters constitute our opinion as to those matters as of the date
hereof. We are expressing our opinions only with respect to the foregoing matters and no opinion
should be inferred as to any other matters.
We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement.
We also consent to the references in the Prospectus made to Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent,
Carrère & Denègre LLP in connection with the descriptions, discussions or summaries of U.S. federal
income tax matters, including references under the heading captioned Certain United States Federal
Income Tax Considerations. In giving this consent, we do not admit that we are within the
category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, or the general rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder.
Very truly yours,
/s/ JONES, WALKER, WAECHTER, POITEVENT, CARRÈRE & DENÈGRE, L.L.P.
JONES, WALKER, WAECHTER, POITEVENT, CARRÈRE & DENÈGRE, L.L.P.
exv12w1
Exhibit 12.1
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
The ratio was computed by dividing earnings by fixed charges. For this purpose, earnings
represent the aggregate of pre-tax income from continuing operations before adjustment for minority
interests in consolidated subsidiaries or income or loss from equity investees, amortization of
capitalized interest, distributed income of equity investees, our share of pre-tax losses of equity
investees, and fixed charges less capitalized interest. The table below sets forth our
consolidated ratios of earnings to fixed charges for the periods indicated.
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Year Ended December 31, |
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2002 |
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2003 |
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2004 |
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2005 |
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2006 |
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(In thousands, except for ratio data) |
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Ratio of earnings to fixed
charges: |
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Earnings from continuing operations
before fixed charges: |
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes,
minority interest and income /loss from equity investees |
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$ |
35,667 |
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$ |
47,837 |
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$ |
55,579 |
|
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$ |
105,942 |
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$ |
298,551 |
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Distributed income of equity investees |
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|
78 |
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105 |
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57 |
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Share of pre-tax losses of equity investees |
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80 |
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Adjusted pre-tax earnings from continuing operations |
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35,825 |
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47,972 |
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55,636 |
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105,942 |
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298,551 |
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Fixed charges less capitalized interest |
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22,915 |
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23,473 |
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23,363 |
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22,989 |
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24,271 |
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Earnings from continuing operations before fixed charges: |
|
$ |
58,740 |
|
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$ |
71,415 |
|
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$ |
78,999 |
|
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$ |
128,931 |
|
|
$ |
322,822 |
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Fixed charges: |
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Interest expenses, net of capitalized interest |
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$ |
21,884 |
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$ |
22,447 |
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$ |
22,476 |
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$ |
21,862 |
|
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$ |
22,950 |
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Capitalized Interest |
|
|
1,066 |
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|
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87 |
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456 |
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|
924 |
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Amortized premiums, discounts and capitalized expenses
related to indebtedness |
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|
1,031 |
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1,026 |
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887 |
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1,127 |
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1,321 |
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Total fixed charges |
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$ |
23,981 |
|
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$ |
23,560 |
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$ |
23,363 |
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$ |
23,445 |
|
|
$ |
25,195 |
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges |
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2.45 |
x |
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3.03 |
x |
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3.38 |
x |
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5.50 |
x |
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12.81 |
x |
exv23w1
Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors
Superior Energy Services, Inc.
We consent to the use of our reports with respect to the consolidated financial statements and the
related financial statement schedule, managements assessment of the effectiveness of internal
control over financial reporting and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting
incorporated by reference herein and to the reference to our firm under the heading Experts in
the prospectus.
Our report for the year ended December 31, 2006 refers to a change in the method of accounting for
share-based payments.
/s/ KPMG LLP
New Orleans, Louisiana
April 26, 2007
exv23w2
Exhibit 23.2
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We have issued our report dated March 29, 2006 accompanying the financial statements of Warrior
Energy Services Corporation appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2005 which are incorporated by reference in this Registration Statement. We consent to the
incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement of the aforementioned report.
/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP
Houston, Texas
April 30, 2007
exv23w4
Exhibit 23.4
DeGolyer and MacNaughton
5001 Spring Valley Road
Suite 800 East
Dallas, Texas 75244
April 27, 2007
Superior Energy Services, Inc.
1105 Peters Road
Harvey, LA 70058
Ladies and Gentlemen;
We hereby consent to the references to DeGolyer and MacNaughton; to the inclusion of our estimates
of reserves contained in our report entitled Appraisal Report as of December 31, 2006 on Certain
Properties owned by SPN Resources, LLC, and to the specific references to DeGolyer and MacNaughton
as the independent petroleum engineering firm in the Experts section in Superior Energy Service,
Inc.s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (the Registration Statement) to be filed with the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission in April 2007; and to the inclusion by reference of
Superior Energy Services, Inc.s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006,
in the Registration Statement. SPN Resources, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Superior Energy
Services, Inc.
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Very truly yours,
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/s/ DeGOLYER and MacNAUGHTON
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DeGOLYER and MacNAUGHTON |
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exv25w1
Exhibit 25.1
FORM T-1
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY
UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A
CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE
CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE
ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 305(b)(2) |__|
THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)
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(State of incorporation
if not a U.S. national bank)
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95-3571558
(I.R.S. employer
identification no.) |
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700 South Flower Street
Suite 500
Los Angeles, California
(Address of principal executive offices)
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90017
(Zip code) |
SESI, L.L.C.
(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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76-0664124 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. employer
identification no.) |
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1105 Peters Road
Harvey, Louisiana
(Address of principal executive offices)
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70058
(Zip code) |
Table of Additional Obligors (1)
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State or Other |
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Jurisdiction of |
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Exact Name of Obligor |
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Incorporation or |
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IRS Employer |
as Specified in its Charter |
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Organization |
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Identification Number |
Superior Energy Services, Inc. |
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Delaware |
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75-2379388 |
1105 Peters Road, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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76-0664198 |
Blowout Tools, Inc. |
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Texas |
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76-0111962 |
Concentric Pipe and Tool Rentals, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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76-0664127 |
Connection Technology, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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76-0664128 |
CSI Technologies, LLC |
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Texas |
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47-0946936 |
Drilling Logistics, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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76-0664199 |
Fastorq, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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76-0664133 |
H.B. Rentals, L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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72-1307291 |
International Snubbing Services, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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76-0664134 |
Non-Magnetic Rental Tools, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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76-0664213 |
ProActive Compliance, L.L.C. |
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Delaware |
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20-4803434 |
Production Management Industries, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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76-0664137 |
SE Finance LP |
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Delaware |
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76-0668090 |
SEGEN LLC |
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Delaware |
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72-1491885 |
SELIM LLC |
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Delaware |
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72-1491884 |
SEMO, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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81-0583622 |
SEMSE, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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81-0583620 |
SPN Resources, LLC |
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Louisiana |
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16-1671971 |
Stabil Drill Specialties, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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76-0664138 |
Sub-Surface Tools, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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76-0664195 |
Superior Canada Holding, Inc. |
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Delaware |
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20-0833087 |
Superior Energy Services, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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76-0664196 |
Superior Inspection Services, Inc. |
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Louisiana |
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72-1454991 |
Universal Fishing and Rental Tools, Inc. |
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Louisiana |
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02-0634841 |
Warrior Energy Services Corporation |
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Delaware |
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20-8009424 |
Wild Well Control, Inc. |
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Texas |
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74-1873477 |
Workstrings, L.L.C. |
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Louisiana |
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72-1340390 |
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(1) |
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The indenture securities will be unconditionally guaranteed by the additional obligors listed
above, which are affiliates of SESI, LLC. The address and telephone number for the additional
registrants is 1105 Peters Road, Harvey, Louisiana 70058, (504) 362-4321. |
1.5% Senior Exchangable Notes Due 2026
(Title of Indenture Securities)
2
1. General information. Furnish the following information as to the trustee:
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(a) |
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Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject. |
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Name |
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Address |
Comptroller of the Currency
United States Department of the Treasury
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Washington, D.C. 20219 |
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Federal Reserve Bank
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San Francisco, California 94105 |
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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Washington, D.C. 20429 |
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(b) |
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Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers. |
Yes.
2. Affiliations with Obligor.
If the obligor is an affiliate of the trustee, describe each such affiliation.
None.
16. List of Exhibits.
Exhibits identified in parentheses below, on file with the Commission, are incorporated
herein by reference as an exhibit hereto, pursuant to Rule 7a-29 under the Trust Indenture
Act of 1939 (the Act) and 17 C.F.R. 229.10(d).
1. A copy of the articles of association of The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A.
(Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948).
2. A copy of certificate of authority of the trustee to commence business. (Exhibit 2 to
Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948).
3. A copy of the authorization of the trustee to exercise corporate trust powers. (Exhibit 3
to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948).
4. A copy of the existing by-laws of the trustee. (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed with
Registration Statement No. 333-121948).
6. The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act. (Exhibit 6 to Form T-1
filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948).
7. A copy of the latest report of condition of the Trustee published pursuant to law or to
the requirements of its supervising or examining authority.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, the trustee, The Bank of New York Trust Company,
N.A., a banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America,
has duly caused this statement of eligibility to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, all in The City of Jacksonville, and State of Florida, on the
30th day of April, 2007.
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THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. |
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By:
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/s/Christie Leppert |
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Name:
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Christie Leppert |
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Title:
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Assistant Vice President |
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EXHIBIT 7
Consolidated Report of Condition of
THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
of 700 South Flower Street, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90017
At the close of business December 31.2006, published in accordance with Federal
regulatory authority instructions.
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Dollar Amounts |
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in Thousands |
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ASSETS |
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Cash and
balances due from depository institutions: |
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Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin |
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10,020 |
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Interest-bearing balances |
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0 |
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Securities: |
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Held-to-maturity securities |
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56 |
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Available-for-sale securities |
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64,801 |
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Federal
funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell: |
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Federal funds sold |
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49,900 |
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Securities purchased under agreements to resell |
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40,000 |
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Loans and lease financing receivables: |
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Loans and leases held for sale |
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0 |
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Loans and
leases, net of unearned income |
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0 |
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LESS:
Allowance for loan and lease losses |
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0 |
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Loans and
leases, net of unearned income and allowance |
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0 |
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Trading assets |
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0 |
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Premises and
fixed assets (including capitalized leases) |
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5,051 |
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Other real estate owned |
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0 |
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Investments
in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies |
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0 |
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Not applicable |
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Intangible assets: |
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Goodwill |
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889,415 |
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Other Intangible Assets |
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277,086 |
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Other assets |
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113,348 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
1,449,677 |
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5
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Dollar Amounts |
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in Thousands |
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LIABILITIES |
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Deposits: |
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In domestic offices |
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2,517 |
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Noninterest-bearing |
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2,517 |
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Interest-bearing |
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0 |
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Not applicable |
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Federal
funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase: |
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Federal funds purchased |
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0 |
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Securities sold under agreements to repurchase |
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0 |
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Trading liabilities |
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0 |
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Other borrowed money: |
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(includes mortgage indebtedness
and obligations under capitalized
leases) |
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58,000 |
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Not applicable |
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Not applicable |
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Subordinated notes and debentures |
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0 |
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Other liabilities |
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127,233 |
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Total liabilities |
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187,750 |
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Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries |
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0 |
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EQUITY CAPITAL |
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Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus |
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0 |
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Common stock |
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1,000 |
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Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock) |
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1,121,520 |
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Retained earnings |
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139,524 |
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Accumulated
other comprehensive income |
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-117 |
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Other equity capital components |
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0 |
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Total equity capital |
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1,261,927 |
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Total liabilities, minority interest, and equity capital (sum of items 21, 22, and 28) |
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1,449,677 |
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I, William J. Winkelmann, Vice President of the above-named bank do hereby declare that the
Reports of Condition and Income (including the supporting schedules) for this report date have been
prepared in conformance with the instructions issued by the appropriate Federal regulatory
authority and are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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William J. Winkelmann
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)
Vice President |
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We, the undersigned directors (trustees), attest to the correctness of the Report of Condition
(including the supporting schedules) for this report date and declare that it has been examined by
us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the
instructions issued by the appropriate Federal regulatory authority and is true and correct.
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Michael K. Klugman, President
Michael F. McFadden, MD
Frank P. Sulzberger, Vice President
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)
) Directors (Trustees)
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