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) September 7, 1999 SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-20310 75-2379388 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 1105 Peters Road, Harvey, Louisiana 70058 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (504) 362-4321 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On September 7, 1999, Superior Energy Services, Inc. issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (b) Exhibits. 99 Press release issued by Superior Energy Services, Inc. on September 7, 1999. 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. SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. By: /S/ ROBERT S. TAYLOR Robert S. Taylor Chief Financial Officer Dated: September 8, 1999