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):
August 28, 2008
CARBO CERAMICS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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001-15903
(Commission File Number)
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72-1100013
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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6565 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 1050, Irving, TX
(Address of principal executive offices)
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75039
(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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01
Other Events.
On
August 28, 2008, CARBO Ceramics Inc. issued a press release
announcing an agreement to sell certain assets and a stock repurchase program.
A copy of this press release is included as Exhibit
99.1 below.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) through (c) Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits:
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Description |
99.1
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Press Release, dated August 28, 2008. |
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