Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Dec. 04, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Registrant Name | SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES INC |
Security Exchange Name | NONE |
Amendment Flag | true |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000886835 |
Document Type | 8-K/A |
Document Period End Date | Dec. 4, 2020 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 001-34037 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 75-2379388 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1001 Louisiana Street |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 2900 |
Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77002 |
City Area Code | (713) |
Local Phone Number | 654-2200 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock |
Trading Symbol | SPNX |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Amendment Description | This Current Report on Form 8-K/A (this “Amendment”) is being filed as an amendment to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Superior Energy Services, Inc. on December 7, 2020 (the “Original Report”). The sole purpose of this Amendment is to correct Section 14 of the Amended and Restated Restructuring Support Agreement, dated December 4, 2020 (the “Amended RSA”), which is attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the Original Report. The version of the Amended RSA attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the Original Report inadvertently omitted modified language regarding the RSA Premium (as defined in the Amended RSA). No other changes have been made to the Original Report. |