SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): February 23, 2004
PIONEER DRILLING COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| 001-08182 |
| 74-2088619 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction |
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9310 Broadway, Building I |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (210) 828-7689 | ||||||
Item 5. Other Events.
On February 20, 2004, Pioneer Drilling Company (“Pioneer”) completed the sale of 4,400,000 million shares of its common stock at $5.40 per share in a private placement for $23.8 million in gross proceeds. The press release issued by Pioneer for the private placement is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
| 99.1 |
| Press release issued by Pioneer on February 23, 2004. |
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| Form of Purchase Agreement dated February 13, 2004 between Pioneer Drilling Company and the several purchasers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form S-3 (File No. 333-113036)). |
* Incorporated herein reference as indicated.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| /s/ William D. Hibbetts | |
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| William D. Hibbetts |
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| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: February 23, 2004 |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 |
| Press release issued by Pioneer on February 23, 2004. |
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* 99.2 |
| Form of Purchase Agreement dated February 13, 2004 between Pioneer Drilling Company and the several purchasers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form S-3 (File No. 333-113036)). |
* Incorporated herein reference as indicated.
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