FORM 8-K

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 28, 2004

 

CARBO CERAMICS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

001-15903

72-1100013

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

6565 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 1050, Irving, TX

75039

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (972) 401-0090

 

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:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))


ITEM 2.02  RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

       The following information, including the Exhibit to this Form 8-K, is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition of Form 8-K. This information is not deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into any Securities Act registration statements.

       On October 28, 2004, Carbo Ceramics Inc. issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, announcing third quarter 2004 earnings.

 

 

ITEM 9.01  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(c)  Exhibits.

       Press release dated October 28, 2004

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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.

                                                                                          CARBO CERAMICS INC.

                                                                                           /s/ C. MARK PEARSON                                              

                                                                                          C. Mark Pearson

                                                                                          President and Chief Executive Officer

                                                                                           /s/ PAUL G. VITEK                                                     

                                                                                          Paul G. Vitek

                                                                                          Sr. Vice President, Finance and

                                                                                          Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: October 28, 2004

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

EXHIBIT NUMBER                                               DESCRIPTION

99.1                                      Copy of Carbo Ceramics Inc. press release dated October 28, 2004

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