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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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 1, 2008
HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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0-51582
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56-2542838 |
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer |
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Identification No.) |
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Greenway Plaza 9, Suite 2200
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Houston, Texas
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 350-5100
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.):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 1, 2008, Hercules Offshore, Inc. (“Hercules”) issued a press release reporting its
first quarter 2008 earnings. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is
incorporated by reference herein.
The information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed
to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and
will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by Hercules under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated
therein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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99.1 Press release issued by Hercules dated May 1, 2008. |
SIGNATURE
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.
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HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC.
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| Date: May 1, 2008 |
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/s/ Lisa W. Rodriguez
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Lisa W. Rodriguez |
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1
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Press release issued by Hercules dated May 1, 2008. |