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 EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED: December 17, 2007
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
State of Incorporation: Delaware
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-4221
Internal Revenue Service — Employer Identification No. 73-0679879
1437 South Boulder Avenue, Suite 1400, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119
(918)742-5531
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):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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ITEM 1.01 |
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ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT. |
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On December 17, 2007, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (“Registrant”), Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., and Bank of Oklahoma, National Association entered into a First Amendment to First Amended and Restated Credit Agreement which extended the term of the First Amended and Restated Credit Agreement through December 15, 2008.
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ITEM 9.01 |
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. |
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Exhibits |
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10.1 |
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First Amendment to First Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated December 17, 2007, among Helmerich & Payne, Inc., Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., and Bank of Oklahoma, National Association. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly authorized the undersigned to sign this report on its behalf.
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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC. |
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(Registrant) |
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/s/ Steven R. Mackey |
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Steven R. Mackey |
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Vice President |
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DATE: December 18, 2007 |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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10.1 |
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First Amendment to First Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated December 17, 2007, among Helmerich & Payne, Inc., Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., and Bank of Oklahoma, National Association. |
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