UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):July 27, 2006
ALLIS-CHALMERS ENERGY INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 001-02199 | | 39-0126090 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) | | (Commission File
Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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5075 Westheimer
Suite 890 | | |
| Houston, Texas | | 77056 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(713) 369-0550
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On July 27, 2006, Allis-Chalmers Energy Inc. issued a press release announcing the intent to offer $80 million of senior notes in a private placement. A copy of the press release announcing the intent to offer senior notes is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8‑K.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
c) Exhibits
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| Exhibit | | |
| Number | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release, dated July 27, 2006. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | ALLIS-CHALMERS ENERGY INC.
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| Date: July 27, 2006 | By: | /s/ Victor M. Perez | |
| | | Name: | Victor M. Perez | |
| | | Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit | | |
| Number | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release, dated July 27, 2006. |
