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
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| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | | June 23, 2006 |
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | 0-22664 | 75-2504748 |
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(State or other jurisdiction | _____________
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(I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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| 4510 Lamesa Hwy., Snyder, Texas | | 79549 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | | ___________
(Zip Code) |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | 325-574-6300 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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:
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On June 23, 2006, the Company received a letter from the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") indicating that it has commenced a private investigation of the Company with respect to possible securities laws violations relating to the previously disclosed embezzlement by the Company's former Chief Financial Officer, Jonathan D. Nelson. The Company and its officers and directors intend to continue to fully cooperate with and assist the SEC with respect to matters related to the embezzlement by Mr. Nelson, including this investigation.
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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| | | Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. |
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| June 23, 2006 | | By: | | /s/ John E. Vollmer III
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| | | | | Name: John E. Vollmer III |
| | | | | Title: Senior Vice President-Corporate Development, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer |
