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): October 14, 2008
HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware
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0-51582
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56-2542838 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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| 9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 2200 |
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| Houston, Texas
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77046 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 350-5100
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 14, 2008, Hercules Offshore, Inc. (“Hercules”) issued a press release announcing
preliminary estimates of its third quarter 2008 earnings and the impact on its financial results
due to the hurricane activity in the U.S Gulf of Mexico. A copy of the press release is furnished
as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference herein.
The information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be
deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
and will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by Hercules under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being
incorporated therein by reference.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On October 14, 2008, Hercules issued a press release announcing preliminary estimates of its
third quarter 2008 earnings and the impact on its financial results due to the hurricane activity
in the U.S Gulf of Mexico. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report
and is incorporated by reference herein.
The information furnished pursuant to Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be
deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
and will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by Hercules under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being
incorporated therein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release issued by Hercules dated October 14, 2008