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) November 2, 2010
Seahawk Drilling, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-34231 | 72-1269401 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
5 Greenway Plaza, Suite 2700, Houston, Texas 77046
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code (713) 369-7300
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:
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Item 8.01. | Other Events |
Press Release
On November 2, 2010, Seahawk Drilling, Inc. issued a press release announcing the Board of Directors initiated a process to explore and consider possible strategic alternatives. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 8.01.
Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
99.1 | Press Release of Seahawk Drilling, Inc., dated November 2, 2010 |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
SEAHAWK DRILLING, INC. | ||||
Date: November 2, 2010 | By: | /s/ James R. Easter | ||
James R. Easter | ||||
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number |
Description | |
99.1 | Press Release of Seahawk Drilling, Inc., dated November 2, 2010 |
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