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): May 5, 2003 NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2960 72-1123385 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 3850 North Causeway, Suite 1770 Metairie, Louisiana 70002 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (504) 838-8222 Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press release issued by Newpark Resources, Inc. on May 5, 2003. Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure (pursuant to Item 12) In accordance with SEC Release No. 33-8216, the following information, intended to be furnished under "Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition," is instead furnished under "Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure." On May 5, 2003, Newpark Resources, Inc. issued a press release announcing its results for the three months ended March 31, 2003. The press release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1. 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. NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC. Dated: May 5, 2003 By: /s/ Matthew W. Hardey ------------------------------------- Matthew W. Hardey, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------------------------------- 99.1 Press Release, dated as of May 5, 2003