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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Form 10-K
 
     
þ
  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010
OR
o
  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    For the Transition Period From          to
 
Commission File Number 1-2960
Newpark Resources, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
     
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  72-1123385
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
2700 Research Forest Drive, Suite 100
The Woodlands, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices)
  77381
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
(281) 362-6800
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
     
Title of Each Class
 
Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
 
Common Stock, $0.01 par value   New York Stock Exchange
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  Yes o     No þ
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.  Yes o     No þ
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes þ     No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes o     No o
 
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulations S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K  þ
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
             
Large accelerated filer o
  Accelerated filer þ   Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
  Smaller reporting company o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  Yes o     No þ
 
The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant, computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold as of June 30, 2010, was $536.6 million. The aggregate market value has been computed by reference to the closing sales price on such date, as reported by The New York Stock Exchange.
 
As of February 28, 2011, a total of 90,399,974 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share, were outstanding.
 
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
 
Pursuant to General Instruction G(3) to this Form 10-K, the information required by Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of Part III hereof is incorporated by reference from the registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement for its 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
 


 

 
NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC.
 
INDEX TO ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010
 
             
Item
      Page
Number
 
Description
  Number
 
1
  Business     1  
1A
  Risk Factors     5  
1B
  Unresolved Staff Comments     10  
2
  Properties     10  
3
  Legal Proceedings     11  
4
  [Removed and Reserved]     11  
 
PART II
5
  Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities     12  
6
  Selected Financial Data     14  
7
  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations     15  
7A
  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk     29  
8
  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data     30  
9
  Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure     63  
9A
  Controls and Procedures     63  
9B
  Other Information     65  
 
PART III
10
  Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance     66  
11
  Executive Compensation     66  
12
  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters     66  
13
  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence     66  
14
  Principal Accounting Fees and Services     66  
 
PART IV
15
  Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules     66  
    Signatures     71  
 EX-10.41
 EX-21.1
 EX-23.1
 EX-31.1
 EX-31.2
 EX-32.1
 EX-32.2
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. We also may provide oral or written forward-looking information in other materials we release to the public. Words such as “will”, “may”, “could”, “would”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “expects”, “plans”, “intends”, and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying them. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views of our management; however, various risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, are difficult to predict and could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these statements, including the success or failure of our efforts to implement our business strategy.
 
We assume no obligation to update, amend or clarify publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by securities laws. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this Annual Report might not occur.
 
For further information regarding these and other factors, risks and uncertainties affecting us, we refer you to the risk factors set forth in Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.


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PART I
 
ITEM 1.   Business
 
General
 
Newpark Resources, Inc. was organized in 1932 as a Nevada corporation. In 1991, we changed our state of incorporation to Delaware. We are a diversified oil and gas industry supplier with three reportable segments: Fluids Systems and Engineering, Mats and Integrated Services, and Environmental Services. We provide our products and services principally to the oil and gas exploration and production industry (“E&P”) industry domestically in the U.S. Gulf Coast, West Texas, Oklahoma, East Texas, North Louisiana, Rocky Mountains, and Northeast regions, as well as internationally in certain areas of Europe, North Africa, Brazil, Canada and Mexico. Further, we are expanding our presence outside the E&P sector through our Mats and Integrated Services segment, where we are marketing to utilities, municipalities and government sectors, both domestically and internationally.
 
Our principal executive offices are located at 2700 Research Forest Drive, Suite 100, The Woodlands, Texas 77381. Our telephone number is (281) 362-6800. You can find more information about us at our Internet website located at www.newpark.com. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, our Current Reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports are available free of charge on or through our Internet website. These reports are available as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file these materials with, or furnish them to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Our Code of Ethics, our Corporate Governance Guidelines, our Audit Committee Charter, our Compensation Committee Charter and our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter are also posted to the corporate governance section of our Internet website. We make our website content available for informational purposes only. It should not be relied upon for investment purposes, nor is it incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K. Information filed with the SEC may be read or copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C., 20549. Information on operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains a website at www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC, including us.
 
When referring to “Newpark” and using phrases such as “we”, “us” and “our”, our intent is to refer to Newpark Resources, Inc. and its subsidiaries as a whole or on a segment basis, depending on the context in which the statements are made.
 
Industry Fundamentals
 
Historically, several factors have driven demand for our services, including the supply, demand and pricing of oil and gas commodities, which drive E&P drilling and development activity. Demand for most of our services is related to the level, type, depth and complexity of oil and gas drilling. The most widely accepted measure of activity for our North American operations is the Baker Hughes Rotary Rig Count. After several consecutive years of elevated North American drilling activity through 2008, the weak economic environment, the instability in the credit markets and declines in oil and natural gas commodity prices significantly impacted North American activity, reducing the average North American rig count from 2,261 in 2008 to 1,310 in 2009, before rebounding to 1,894 in 2010. The dramatic decline in E&P activity in 2009 negatively impacted our operating results during that year. Outside of North America, drilling activity has remained more stable, as drilling activity in many countries is based upon longer term economic projections and multiple year drilling programs, which tend to minimize the impact of short term changes of commodity prices on overall drilling activity.
 
In our core North American markets, we have seen significant growth in drilling activity in deep shales and other hard rock formations with limited permeability in East Texas, North Louisiana, Rocky Mountains and Northeast regions in recent years. These formations are being exploited with advanced fracture stimulation technology, which facilitates production of natural gas from these formations and drives higher drilling activities. While North American drilling expands into these new geologic formations, the shallower reserves available in the historic oil and gas-producing basins are approaching full development, and the longer-term economic potential of the remaining prospects appears to be declining, including basins along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Many operators have begun to shift the focus of their drilling programs towards unconventional geologic structures, which carry higher


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costs and inherently higher risks of both economic and physical failure for the operators. Also, following the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Department of Interior of the U.S. government has taken several actions aimed at restricting and temporarily prohibiting certain drilling activity in the Gulf of Mexico. While the Department of Interior has since announced the formal end of the drilling moratorium placed in effect in May 2010, increased permitting requirements are applicable to both shallow water and deepwater drilling activities. As a result, the current activity in the Gulf of Mexico is significantly reduced from historical levels and the near-term outlook remains uncertain.
 
Internationally, we have seen continued growth in drilling activity, which is more heavily focused on oil, rather than natural gas exploration. The elevation of oil prices in recent years and the expectation of continued increases in world-wide demand have supported continued expansion of the international E&P activity, benefiting our operations in certain areas of Europe, North Africa and Brazil. In early 2011, several international markets in which we operate, including Tunisia, Egypt and Libya experienced political unrest. The near term outlook for operations in these areas remains uncertain and we cannot predict what effect the unrest may have on our operating results from the affected areas.
 
Reportable Segments
 
Fluids Systems and Engineering
 
Our Fluids Systems and Engineering business offers customized solutions, including highly technical drilling projects involving complex subsurface conditions such as horizontal, directional, geologically deep or deep water drilling. These projects require increased monitoring and critical engineering support of the fluids system during the drilling process. We provide drilling fluids products and technical services to the North American, European, North African, and Brazilian markets. We also provide completion services and equipment rental to customers in Oklahoma and Texas.
 
We have industrial mineral grinding operations for barite, a critical raw material in drilling fluids products, which serve to support our activity in the drilling fluids market. We grind barite and other industrial minerals at facilities in Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas, New Iberia, Louisiana and Dyersburg, Tennessee. We use the resulting products in our drilling fluids business, and also sell them to third party users, including other drilling fluids companies. We also sell a variety of other minerals, principally to third party industrial (non oil and gas) markets, from our main plant in Houston, Texas and from the plant in Dyersburg, Tennessee.
 
Raw Materials — We believe that our sources of supply for materials and equipment used in our drilling fluids business are adequate for our needs. Our specialty milling operation is our primary supplier of barite used in our drilling fluids business. Our mills obtain raw barite ore under supply agreements from foreign sources, primarily China and India. We obtain other materials used in the drilling fluids business from various third party suppliers. We have encountered no serious shortages or delays in obtaining any raw materials.
 
Technology — We seek patents and licenses on new developments whenever we believe it creates a competitive advantage in the marketplace. We own the patent rights to a family of high-performance water-based products, which we market as DeepDrill® and FlexDrillTM systems. In addition, in 2010 we introduced Evolutiontm, a new water-based system which was designed to enhance drilling performance and provide environmental benefits. Proprietary technology and systems is an important aspect of our business strategy. We also rely on a variety of unpatented proprietary technologies and know-how in many of our applications. We believe that our reputation in the industry, the range of services we offer, ongoing technical development and know-how, responsiveness to customers and understanding of regulatory requirements are of equal or greater competitive significance than our existing proprietary rights.
 
Competition — We face competition from larger companies, including Schlumberger, Halliburton and Baker Hughes, which compete vigorously on fluids performance and/or price. In addition, these companies have broad product and service offerings in addition to their drilling fluids. We also have smaller regional competitors competing with us mainly on price and local relationships. We believe that the principal competitive factors in our businesses include a combination of price, reputation, technical proficiency, reliability, quality, breadth of services


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offered and experience. We believe that our competitive position is enhanced by our proprietary products and services.
 
Customers — Our customers are principally major and independent oil and gas E&P companies operating in the markets that we serve. During 2010, approximately 54% of segment revenues were derived from the 20 largest segment customers, and 73% of segment revenues were generated domestically. Typically, we perform services either under short-term standard contracts or under longer term service agreements. As most agreements with our customers can be terminated upon short notice, our backlog is not significant. We do not derive a significant portion of our revenues from government contracts. See Note 12 Segment and Related Information in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for additional information on financial and geographic data.
 
Mats and Integrated Services
 
We provide mat rentals, location construction and related well site services to E&P customers in the Northeast U.S. region, onshore U.S. Gulf Coast, and Western Colorado, and mat rentals to the utility industry in the U.K. These mats provide environmental protection and ensure all-weather access to sites with unstable soil conditions.
 
We manufacture our DuraBaseTM composite mat system for sales as well as for use in our domestic and international rental operations. Our marketing efforts for this product remain focused in principal oil and gas industry markets which include the Pacific Rim, South America, Europe, and the Middle East, as well as markets outside the E&P sector in the U.S. and Europe. We believe these mats have worldwide applications outside our traditional oilfield market, primarily in infrastructure construction, maintenance and upgrades of electric utility transmission lines, military logistics and as temporary roads for movement of oversized or unusually heavy loads.
 
Raw Materials — We believe that our sources of supply for materials and equipment used in our business are adequate for our needs. We are not dependent upon any one supplier and we have encountered no serious shortages or delays in obtaining any raw materials. The resins, chemicals and other materials used to manufacture composite mats are widely available. Resin is the largest raw material component in the manufacturing of our composite mat products.
 
Technology — We have obtained patents related to several of the components utilized in our DuraBase mat system as well as our composite mat manufacturing process. Using proprietary technology and systems is an important aspect of our business strategy. We believe that these products provide us with a distinct advantage over our competition, which is generally using wooden mat products. We believe that our reputation in the industry, the range of services we offer, ongoing technical development and know-how, responsiveness to customers and understanding of regulatory requirements also have competitive significance in the markets we serve.
 
Competition — Our market is fragmented and competitive, with nine to ten competitors providing various forms of mat products and services. We provide DuraBase composite mat systems to many customers, both domestic and international. The mat sales component of our business is not as fragmented as the oilfield services segment with only a few competitors providing various alternatives to our DuraBase mat products. This is due to many factors, including large capital start-up costs and proprietary technology associated with this product.
 
We believe that the principal competitive factors in our businesses include price, reputation, technical proficiency, reliability, quality and breadth of services offered. We also believe that our competitive position is enhanced by our proprietary products, services and experience.
 
Customers — Our customers are principally major and independent oil and gas E&P companies operating in the markets that we serve. During 2010, approximately 91% of our segment revenues were derived from the 20 largest segment customers, of which, the largest customer represented 37% of our segment revenues. Typically, we perform services either under short-term contracts and rental service agreements. As most agreements with our customers are cancelable upon short notice, our backlog is not significant. We do not derive a significant portion of our revenues from government contracts. See Note 12 Segment and Related Information in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for additional information on financial and geographic data.


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Environmental Services
 
We process and dispose of waste generated by our oil and gas customers that is treated as exempt under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”). Primary revenue sources include onshore and offshore drilling waste management as well as reclamation services. Additionally, we provide disposal services in the West Texas market. We operate six receiving and transfer facilities located along the U.S. Gulf Coast. E&P waste is collected at the transfer facilities from drilling and production operations located offshore, onshore and within inland waters. Waste is accumulated at the transfer facilities and moved by barge through the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway to our processing and transfer facility at Port Arthur, Texas, and, if not recycled, is trucked to injection disposal facilities. We also recycle a portion of the material received and deliver it to municipal landfill facilities for application as a commercial product. Any remaining material is injected, after further processing, into environmentally secure geologic formations, effecting a permanent isolation of the material from the environment.
 
Under permits from Texas state regulatory agencies, we currently operate a 50-acre injection well facility in Jefferson County, Texas and an additional facility at a 400-acre site near Fannett, Texas. The Fannett site was placed in service in September 1995 and is our primary facility for disposing of E&P waste. Utilizing this same technology, we also receive and dispose of non-hazardous industrial waste principally from generators in the U.S. Gulf Coast market, including refiners, manufacturers, service companies and industrial municipalities that produce waste that is not regulated under RCRA. These non-hazardous waste streams are injected into a separate well utilizing the same low-pressure injection technology.
 
We are licensed to process E&P waste contaminated with naturally occurring radioactive material (“NORM”). We currently operate under a license that authorizes us to inject NORM directly into dedicated disposal wells at our Jefferson County facility. For more information on NORM, please refer to the discussion under Environmental Regulation below.
 
Technology — We use proprietary technology to dispose of E&P waste by low-pressure injection into unique geologic structures deep underground. We have patents covering our waste processing and injection operations which expire in 2014. Our injection technology is distinguished from conventional methods in that it utilizes very low pressure to move the waste into the injection zone.
 
Competition — Our competition in this business consists of one large independent, US Liquids of Louisiana, and several smaller companies which utilize a variety of disposal methods and generally serve specific geographic markets. In addition, we face competition with our major customers, who continually re-evaluate their decision to use internal disposal methods or a third-party disposal company, such as ours. We believe that the principal competitive factors in our businesses include price, reputation and reliability. We believe that we compete effectively on the basis of these factors.
 
Customers — Our customers are principally major and independent oil and gas E&P companies operating in the markets that we serve. During 2010, approximately 56% of our segment revenues were derived from the 20 largest segment customers, of which, the largest customer represented 22% of our segment revenues. All of our segment revenues are generated domestically. Typically, we perform services either under short-term standard contracts or under longer term service agreements. As most agreements with our customers are cancelable upon short notice, our backlog is not significant. We do not derive a significant portion of our revenues from government contracts. See Note 12 Segment and Related Information in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for additional information on financial and geographic data.
 
Employees
 
At January 31, 2011, we employed 1,001 full and part-time personnel, none of which are represented by unions. We consider our relations with our employees to be satisfactory.


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Environmental Regulation
 
We seek to comply with all applicable legal requirements concerning environmental matters. Our environmental services business processes and disposes of several types of non-hazardous waste. The non-hazardous wastes handled by our environmental services business are generally described as follows:
 
E&P Waste.   E&P waste typically contains levels of oil and grease, salts, dissolved solids and heavy metals within limits defined by state regulations. E&P waste also includes soils that have become contaminated by these materials.
 
NORM.  NORM is present throughout the earth’s crust at very low levels. Radium can co-precipitate with scale in the production stream as it is drawn to the surface and encounters a pressure or temperature change in the well tubing or production equipment. This scale contains radioactive elements that can become concentrated on tank bottoms or at water discharge points at production facilities.
 
Non-hazardous Industrial Waste.  This category of waste is generated by industries not associated with the exploration or production of oil and gas. This includes refineries and petrochemical plants.
 
Our business is affected by governmental regulations relating to the oil and gas industry in general, as well as environmental, health and safety regulations that have specific application to our business. Our activities are impacted by various federal, state and provincial pollution control, health and safety programs that are administered and enforced by regulatory agencies. While our business activities are not directly subject to the drilling moratorium and increased permitting requirements imposed during 2010 following the Deepwater Horizon accident, both our drilling fluids and environmental services segments were impacted by these regulatory actions.
 
Additionally, our business exposes us to environmental risks. For example, our environmental services business routinely handles, stores and disposes of non-hazardous regulated materials and waste. We could be held liable for improper cleanup and disposal based upon statute, negligence, strict liability, contract or otherwise. As is common in the oil and gas industry, we often are required contractually to indemnify our customers or other third-parties against certain risks related to the services we perform, including damages stemming from environmental contamination.
 
We have implemented various procedures designed to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and reduce the risk of damage or loss. These include specified handling procedures and guidelines for regulated waste, ongoing employee training and monitoring and maintaining insurance coverage.
 
We also employ a corporate-wide web-based health, safety and environmental management system (“HSEMS”), which is ISO 14001:2004 compliant. The HSEMS is composed of modules designed to capture information related to the planning, decision-making, and general operations of environmental regulatory activities within our operations. We also use the HSEMS to capture the information generated by regularly scheduled independent audits that are done to validate the findings of our internal monitoring and auditing procedures.
 
ITEM 1A.   Risk Factors
 
The following summarizes the most significant risk factors to our business. Our success will depend, in part, on our ability to anticipate and effectively manage these and other risks. Any of these risk factors, either individually or in combination, could have significant adverse impacts to our results of operations and financial condition, or prevent us from meeting our profitability or growth objectives.
 
Risk Related to the Impact of Restrictions on Offshore Drilling Activity in the Gulf of Mexico
 
In April 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig sank in the Gulf of Mexico after a blowout and fire, resulting in the ongoing discharge of oil from the well. Following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Department of Interior of the U.S. government took several actions aimed at restricting and temporarily prohibiting certain drilling activity in the Gulf of Mexico. While the Department of Interior has announced the formal end of the drilling moratorium placed in effect in May 2010, increased permitting requirements are applicable to both shallow water and deepwater drilling activities.


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As a result of the restrictions imposed by the Department of Interior, we have experienced revenue declines in the areas impacted by the spill during the second half of 2010, as our customers have delayed or ceased operations, resulting in less demand for our drilling fluids and waste disposal services. During 2010, we generated approximately $44 million of revenues from the area impacted by the restrictions, including $11 million of revenue generated directly related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Based on the uncertainty of the regulations on drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, we expect revenues and operating income from this region to be significantly lower in 2011, as compared to 2010 levels, for as long as the uncertainty remains. Due to the fixed nature of the majority of our operating expenses in this region, we expect any reduction in segment revenues to have a high incremental impact on segment operating income. Further, our facilities on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico may be forced to suspend operations as a result of impacts from the restrictions, which could potentially result in a reduction in revenues or an increase in our costs, including the potential impairment of long-lived assets.
 
In addition to the current restrictions, we cannot predict whether changes in laws and regulations concerning operations in the Gulf of Mexico, or more generally throughout the U.S. will be enacted. Significant changes in regulations regarding future exploration and production activities in the Gulf of Mexico or other government or regulatory actions could reduce drilling and production activity, or increase the costs of our services, which could have a material adverse impact on our business.
 
Risks Related to our Customer Concentration and Cyclical Nature of the E&P Industry
 
We derive a significant portion of our revenues from companies in the E&P industry, and our customer base is highly concentrated in major and independent oil and gas E&P companies operating in the markets that we serve. In 2010, approximately 50% of our consolidated revenues were derived from our 20 largest customers. While no single customer accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated revenues, one customer in our mats and integrated services segment accounted for 37% of segment revenues. The E&P industry is historically cyclical, with levels of activity generally affected by the following factors:
 
  •   current oil and natural gas prices and expectations about future prices
 
  •   the cost to explore for, produce and deliver oil and gas
 
  •   the discovery rate for new oil and gas reserves
 
  •   the ability of oil and gas companies to raise capital
 
  •   domestic and international political, military, regulatory and economic conditions
 
  •   government regulations regarding environmental protection, taxation, price controls and product allocation
 
Because of the cyclical nature of our industry and our customer concentration, our quarterly and annual operating results have fluctuated significantly in recent years and may continue to fluctuate in future periods. A prolonged decline in industry drilling rig activity or the loss of any of our large customers could materially affect the demand for our services. Because our business has high fixed costs, including significant facility and personnel expenses, downtime or low productivity due to reduced demand can have significant adverse impact on our profitability.
 
Risks Related to the Availability of Raw Materials and Skilled Personnel
 
Our ability to provide products and services to our customers is dependent upon our ability to obtain the raw materials and qualified personnel necessary to operate our business.
 
Barite is a naturally occurring mineral that constitutes a significant portion of our drilling fluids systems. We currently secure the majority of our barite ore from foreign sources, primarily China and India. The availability and cost of barite ore is dependent on factors beyond our control including power shortages, political priorities and government imposed export fees in China as well as natural disasters such as the 2008 earthquake in Sichuan Province, China. The availability and cost of barite ore is further impacted by inland transportation and ocean freight. Due to recent wide swings in world wide demand for raw materials, the cost of transportation has fluctuated


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significantly. Significant fluctuations in either the cost of raw materials, including barite ore or their transportation costs, may impact our profitability.
 
Our business is also highly dependent on our ability to attract and retain highly-skilled engineers, technical sales and service personnel. The market for these employees is very competitive, and if we cannot attract and retain quality personnel, our ability to compete effectively and to grow our business will be severely limited. Also a significant increase in the wages paid by competing employers could result in a reduction in our skilled labor force or an increase in our operating costs.
 
Risk Related to our Market Competition
 
We face competition in the Fluids Systems and Engineering business from larger companies, which compete vigorously on fluids performance and/or price. In addition, these companies have broad product and service offerings in addition to their drilling fluids. We also have smaller regional competitors competing with us mainly on price and local relationships.
 
Our competition in the Mats and Integrated Services business is very fragmented and competitive, with nine to ten competitors providing various forms of wooden mat products and services. In addition, we are beginning to see competition in the market for mats similar to our DuraBaseTM composite mat system.
 
Competition in the Environmental Services market could increase as the industry continues to develop, which could put downward pressure on our margins. We also face competition from efforts by oil and gas producing customers to improve their own methods of disposal and waste elimination.
 
Risks Related to the Cost and Continued Availability of Borrowed Funds
 
We employ borrowed funds as an integral part of our long-term capital structure and our future success is dependent upon continued access to borrowed funds to support our operations. The availability of borrowed funds on reasonable terms is dependent on the condition of credit markets and financial institutions from which these funds are obtained. Adverse events in the financial markets, such as those experienced in recent years, may significantly reduce the availability of funds, which may have an adverse effect on our cost of borrowings and our ability to fund our business strategy. Adverse events in the financial markets may also negatively impact our customers, as many of them finance their drilling and production operations through borrowed funds. The reduced availability and increased cost of borrowing could cause our customers to reduce their spending on drilling programs, thereby reducing demand and potentially pricing for our products and services.
 
Our ability to meet our debt service requirements and the continued availability of funds under our existing or future credit agreements is dependent upon our ability to continue generating operating income and remain in compliance with the covenants in our credit agreements. This, in turn, is subject to the volatile nature of the E&P industry, and to competitive, economic, financial and other factors that are beyond our control.
 
Risks Related to International Operations
 
We have significant operations outside of the United Stated, including certain areas of Europe, North Africa, Brazil, Canada and Mexico. In 2010, these international operations generated approximately 28% of our consolidated revenues. In addition, we may seek to expand to other areas outside the United States in the future. International operations are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including:
 
  •   difficulties and cost associated with complying with a wide variety of complex foreign laws, treaties and regulations
 
  •   unexpected changes in regulatory environments or tax laws
 
  •   legal uncertainties, timing delays and expenses associated with tariffs, export licenses and other trade barriers
 
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  •   risks associated with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other similar U.S. laws applicable to our operations in international markets
 
  •   exchange controls or other limitations on international currency movements
 
  •   sanctions imposed by the U.S. government to prevent us from engaging in business in certain countries
 
  •   inability to preserve certain intellectual property rights in the foreign countries in which we operate
 
  •   our inexperience in new international markets
 
  •   fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates
 
  •   political and economic instability
 
In early 2011, several international markets in which we operate, including Tunisia, Egypt and Libya experienced political unrest, which may negatively impact our operating results as well as oil and gas markets generally.
 
Risks Related to Legal and Regulatory Matters, Including Environmental Regulations
 
We are responsible for complying with numerous federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies that govern environmental protection, zoning and other matters applicable to our current and past business activities, including the activities of our former subsidiaries. Failure to remain compliant with these laws and regulations may result in fines, penalties, costs of cleanup of contaminated sites and site closure obligations, or other expenditures. Further, any changes in the current legal and regulatory environment could impact industry activity and the demands for our products and services, the scope of products and services that we provide, or our cost structure required to provide our products and services.
 
We believe that the demand for our services in the Environmental Services business is directly related to regulation of E&P waste. In particular, E&P waste is currently exempt from the principal federal statute governing the handling of hazardous waste. In recent years, proposals have been made to rescind this exemption. If the exemption covering this type of E&P waste is repealed or modified, or if the regulations interpreting the rules regarding the treatment or disposal of E&P waste or NORM waste were changed, it could have a material adverse effect on this business.
 
The markets for our products and services are dependent on the continued exploration for and production of fossil fuels (predominantly oil and natural gas). In December 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published findings that the emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and other greenhouse gases are contributing to the warming of the Earth’s atmosphere and other climatic changes, presenting an endangerment to human health and the environment. Further, federal legislation to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases has been considered and many states have taken measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The EPA has also proposed regulations that could potentially limit greenhouse gas emissions and impose reporting obligations on large greenhouse gas emission sources. To the extent that laws and regulations enacted as part of climate change legislation increase the costs of drilling for or producing such fossil fuels, or reduce the demand for fossil fuels, such legislation could have a material adverse impact on our operations and profitability.
 
Risks Related to the Inherent Limitations of Insurance Coverage
 
While we maintain liability insurance, this insurance is subject to coverage limitations. Specific risks and limitations of our insurance coverage include the following:
 
  •   self-insured retention limits on each claim, which are our responsibility
 
  •   exclusions for certain types of liabilities and limitations on coverage for damages resulting from pollution
 
  •   coverage limits of the policies, and the risk that claims will exceed policy limits
 
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In addition, our ability to continue to obtain insurance coverage on commercially reasonable terms is dependent upon a variety of factors impacting the insurance industry in general, which are outside our control.
 
Any of the issues noted above, including insurance cost increases, uninsured or underinsured claims, or the inability of an insurance carrier to meet their financial obligations could have a material adverse effect on our profitability.
 
Risks Related to Potential Impairments of Long-lived Intangible Assets
 
As of December 31, 2010, our consolidated balance sheet includes $62.3 million in goodwill and $13.1 million of intangible assets, net. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment annually, or more frequently as the circumstances require, using a combination of market multiple and discounted cash flow approaches. In completing this annual evaluation during the fourth quarter of 2010, we determined that no reporting unit has a fair value below its net carrying value, and therefore, no impairment is required. However, if the financial performance or future projections for our operating segments deteriorate from current levels, a future impairment of goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets may be required, which would negatively impact our financial results, in the period of impairment.
 
Risks Related to Technological Developments in our Industry
 
The market for our products and services is characterized by continual technological developments that generate substantial improvements in product functions and performance. If we are not successful in continuing to develop product enhancements or new products that are accepted in the marketplace or that comply with industry standards, we could lose market share to competitors, which would negatively impact our results of operations and financial condition.
 
We hold U.S. and foreign patents for certain of our drilling fluids components and our mat systems. In our Environmental Services business, we also hold U.S. patents on certain aspects of our system to process and dispose of E&P waste, including E&P waste that is contaminated with NORM. However, these patents are not a guarantee that we will have a meaningful advantage over our competitors, and there is a risk that others may develop systems that are substantially equivalent to those covered by our patents. If that were to happen, we would face increased competition from both a service and a pricing standpoint. In addition, costly and time-consuming litigation could be necessary to enforce and determine the scope of our patents and proprietary rights. It is possible that future innovation could change the way companies drill for oil and gas, reduce the amount of waste that is generated from drilling activities or create new methods of disposal or new types of drilling fluids. This could reduce the competitive advantages we may derive from our patents and other proprietary technology.
 
Risks Related to Severe Weather, Particularly in the U.S. Gulf Coast
 
Approximately 25% of our consolidated revenue in 2010 was generated in market areas in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and related near-shore areas, which are susceptible to hurricanes and other adverse weather events, such as those which occurred in 2005 and 2008. These weather events can disrupt our operations and result in damage to our properties, as well as negatively impact the activity and financial condition of our customers. Our business may be adversely affected by these and other negative effects of future hurricanes or other adverse weather events.
 
Risks Related to Capital Investments and Business Acquisitions
 
Our ability to successfully execute our business strategy will depend, among other things, on our ability to make capital investments and acquisitions which provide the Company with financial benefits. Our 2011 capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $30-$40 million, including investments in a new enterprise-wide operational and financial system, additional investments in our manufacturing and research and development facilities, as well as additions to our composite mat rental fleet. Further, on March 4, 2011, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the drilling fluids and related engineering services unit of Rheochem PLC, a


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publicly-traded Australian-based oil and gas company. These anticipated investments, along with any future investments, are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including:
 
  •  incorrect assumptions regarding the future benefits or results from our capital investments, any acquired operations or assets
 
  •  failure to complete a planned acquisition transaction or to successfully integrate the operations or management of any acquired businesses or assets in a timely manner
 
  •  diversion of management’s attention from existing operations or other priorities
 
  •  unanticipated disruptions to our business associated with the implementation of our enterprise-wide operational and financial system
 
  •  failure of new enterprise-wide operational and financial system to function as intended
 
Any of the factors above could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
 
Risks Related to Fluctuations in the Market Value of our Common Stock
 
The market price of our common stock may fluctuate due to a number of factors, including the general economy, stock market conditions, general trends in the E&P industry, announcements made by us or our competitors, and variations in our operating results. Investors may not be able to predict the timing or extent of these fluctuations.
 
ITEM 1B.   Unresolved Staff Comments
 
None
 
ITEM 2.   Properties
 
We lease office space to support our operating segments as well as our corporate offices. This leased space is located in The Woodlands, Houston and Port Arthur, Texas, Lafayette, Louisiana, Calgary, Alberta, and Rome, Italy. We also own office space in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. All owned properties serve as collateral to our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (“Credit Amendment”).
 
Fluids Systems & Engineering.  We own seven warehouse facilities and have 20 leased warehouses and five contract warehouses to support our customers and operations in the U.S. We own two warehouse facilities in Western Canada to support our Canadian operations. Additionally, we lease 16 warehouses and own one warehouse in the Mediterranean region and lease six warehouses in Brazil to support our international operations.
 
We operate four specialty product grinding facilities in the U.S. These facilities are located in Houston, Texas on approximately 18 acres of owned land, in New Iberia, Louisiana on 13.7 acres of leased land, in Corpus Christi, Texas on six acres of leased land, and in Dyersburg, Tennessee on 13.2 acres of owned land.
 
Mats & Integrated Services.  We own approximately 44,000 square feet of office and warehouse space on nine acres of land in Carencro, Louisiana, which houses manufacturing facilities for this segment. We also lease five sites in Pennsylvania, Texas, Louisiana and Colorado which serve as bases for our well site service activities. Additionally, we own five facilities which are located in Louisiana, Texas and Colorado to support field operations.
 
Environmental Services.  We lease a 4.6 acre E&P waste processing and transfer facility in Port Arthur, Texas. We own three injection disposal sites located in Jefferson County, Texas with two of those properties immediately adjacent to each other, one 47 acre site for NORM disposal with five caprock injection wells and a 140 acre site for our industrial injection operation with two caprock injection wells. The remaining site consists of our nonhazardous oilfield waste processing and injection operations. This site is on 400+ acres and has 11 caprock injection wells and a disposal cavern. In addition, we own three facilities in West Texas on a total of approximately 100 acres of land. Additionally, we have six leased receiving facilities to support our injection and waste disposal services.


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ITEM 3.   Legal Proceedings
 
On March 12, 2007, we were advised that the SEC opened a formal investigation into the matters disclosed in Amendment No. 2 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed on October 10, 2006. On July 16, 2009, the SEC filed a civil lawsuit against our former Chief Financial Officer, the former Chief Financial Officer of our Soloco business unit and one former vendor in connection with the transactions that were described in the Amended Form 10-K/A. Subsequently, the SEC announced that it reached settlement of its claims against all three defendants. We were not named as a defendant in this lawsuit. In October 2010, the SEC informed us that they have completed their investigation associated with these matters.
 
In the ordinary course of conducting our business, we become involved in litigation and other claims from private party actions, as well as judicial and administrative proceedings involving governmental authorities at the federal, state and local levels. In the opinion of management, any liability in these matters should not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
 
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PART II
 
ITEM 5.   Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 
Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “NR.”
 
The following table sets forth the range of the high and low sales prices for our common stock for the periods indicated:
 
                 
Period
  High     Low  
 
2010
               
4th Quarter
  $ 8.90     $ 5.12  
3rd Quarter
  $ 9.50     $ 5.97  
2nd Quarter
  $ 8.05     $ 5.18  
1st Quarter
  $ 5.85     $ 3.60  
2009
               
4th Quarter
  $ 4.56     $ 2.56  
3rd Quarter
  $ 3.51     $ 2.22  
2nd Quarter
  $ 3.47     $ 2.22  
1st Quarter
  $ 4.68     $ 2.30  
 
As of February 1, 2011, we had 1,822 stockholders of record as determined by our transfer agent.
 
During 2008, our Board of Directors approved a plan authorizing our repurchase of up to $25 million of outstanding common stock, of which $9.9 million remains available. No repurchases were made under this plan during 2009 or 2010. During 2010 and 2009 we repurchased $0.2 million and $0.3 million of shares surrendered in lieu of taxes under vesting of restricted stock awards, respectively. Our Board of Directors currently intends to retain earnings for use in our business. We have not paid any dividends during the two recent fiscal years or any subsequent interim period, and we do not intend to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. In addition, our credit facilities contain covenants which limit the payment of dividends on our common stock.
 
The following table details our repurchases of shares of our common stock for the three months ended December 31, 2010:
 
                                 
                Total Number of
    Maximum Approximate Dollar
 
                Shares Purchased as Part
    Value of Shares that May Yet
 
    Total Number of
    Average Price
    of Publicly Announced
    be Purchased Under
 
Period
  Shares Purchased     per Share     Plans or Programs     Plans or Programs  
 
October 1 — 31, 2010
      —     $           $ 9.9 million  
November 1 — 30, 2010
                    $ 9.9 million  
December 1 — 31, 2010
                    $ 9.9 million  
                                 
Total
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Performance Graph
 
The following graph reflects a comparison of the cumulative total stockholder return of our common stock from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2010, with the New York Stock Exchange Market Value Index, a broad equity market index, and the Hemscott Oil & Gas Equipment/Services Index, an industry group index. The graph assumes the investment of $100 on January 1, 2006 in our common stock and each index and the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. This information shall be deemed furnished not filed, in this Form 10-K, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, or the Securities Act of 1934, except to the extent we specifically incorporate it by reference.
 
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ITEM 6.   Selected Financial Data
 
The selected consolidated historical financial data presented below for the five years ended December 31, 2010 is derived from our consolidated financial statements and is not necessarily indicative of results to be expected in the future.
 
The following data should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Items 7 and 8 below.
 
                                         
    As of and for the Year Ended December 31,  
    2010     2009     2008     2007     2006  
    (In thousands, except share data)  
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations:
                                       
Revenues
  $ 715,954     $ 490,275     $ 858,350     $ 671,207     $ 642,317  
                                         
Operating income (loss)
    78,004       (15,325 )     71,496       66,403       3,468  
                                         
Interest expense
    10,267       9,334       10,881       20,251       19,546  
                                         
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 41,626     $ (20,573 )   $ 39,300     $ 31,763     $ (12,306 )
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
                (842 )     (3,488 )     (19,975 )
Loss from disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes
                      (1,613 )      
                                         
Net income (loss)
  $ 41,626     $ (20,573 )   $ 38,458     $ 26,662     $ (32,281 )
                                         
                                         
Net income (loss) per common share (basic):
                                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 0.47     $ (0.23 )   $ 0.44     $ 0.35     $ (0.14 )
Net income (loss) per common share
  $ 0.47     $ (0.23 )   $ 0.43     $ 0.30     $ (0.36 )
                                         
Net income (loss) per common share (diluted):
                                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 0.46     $ (0.23 )   $ 0.44     $ 0.35     $ (0.14 )
Net income (loss) per common share
  $ 0.46     $ (0.23 )   $ 0.43     $ 0.29     $ (0.36 )
                                         
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:
                                       
Working capital
  $ 329,371     $ 163,110     $ 253,136     $ 214,890     $ 215,364  
Total assets
    737,342       585,114       713,679       643,493       629,449  
Foreign bank lines of credit
    1,458       6,901       11,302       7,297       10,938  
Current maturities of long-term debt
    148       10,319       10,391       11,565       4,058  
Long-term debt, less current portion
    172,987       105,810       166,461       158,616       198,047  
Stockholders’ equity
    417,347       368,022       377,882       360,664       323,143  
                                         
Consolidated Cash Flow Data:
                                       
Net cash provided by operations
  $ 31,476     $ 88,819     $ 28,687     $ 68,171     $ 26,600  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (10,549 )     (17,144 )     (23,168 )     (40,292 )     (30,298 )
Net cash provided (used in) by financing activities
    50,621       (66,265 )     (2,062 )     (35,649 )     8,573  


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ITEM 7.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
 
The following discussion of our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and capital resources should be read together with our Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report.
 
Overview
 
We are a diversified oil and gas industry supplier, and have three reportable segments: Fluids Systems and Engineering, Mats and Integrated Services, and Environmental Services. We provide these products and services principally to the oil and gas exploration (“E&P”) industry domestically in the U.S. Gulf Coast, West Texas, Oklahoma, East Texas, North Louisiana, Rocky Mountains, and Northeast regions, as well as internationally in certain areas of Europe, North Africa, Brazil, Canada and Mexico. Further, we are expanding our presence outside the E&P sector through our Mats and Integrated Services segment, where we are marketing to utilities, municipalities and government sectors, both domestically and internationally.
 
Our North American operations generated 76% of total reported revenues for 2010, and our consolidated revenues by segment are as follows:
 
         
    2010  
    (In thousands)  
 
Fluids systems and engineering
  $ 597,795  
Mats and integrated services
    69,397  
Environmental services
    48,762  
         
Total revenues
  $ 715,954  
         
 
Our operating results depend, to a large extent, on oil and gas drilling activity levels in the markets we serve, as well as the depth of drilling, which governs the revenue potential of each well. The drilling activity in turn, depends on oil and gas commodity pricing, inventory levels and demand, and more recently, regulatory actions affecting operations in the Gulf of Mexico.
 
Rig count data is the most widely accepted indicator of drilling activity. Key average North American rig count data for the last three years ended December 31 is as follows:
 
                                                         
    Year Ended December 31,     2010 vs 2009     2009 vs 2008  
    2010     2009     2008     Count     %     Count     %  
 
U.S. Rig Count
    1,546       1,087       1,879       459       42 %     (792 )     (42 )%
Canadian Rig Count
    348       223       382       125       56 %     (159 )     (42 )%
                                                         
Total
    1,894       1,310       2,261       584       45 %     (951 )     (42 %)
 
 
Source: Baker Hughes Incorporated
 
North American drilling activity declined dramatically during 2009 from the elevated levels experienced in 2008. In response to these declines, we executed cost reduction programs during 2009 including workforce reductions, reduced discretionary spending and salary reductions. As part of this cost reduction program, we reduced our North American workforce by 548 employees. As a result, operating results for 2009 include $4.5 million of charges associated with employee termination and related costs.
 
In April 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig sank in the Gulf of Mexico after an explosion and fire, resulting in the discharge of oil from the well. Following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Department of Interior of the U.S. government took several actions aimed at restricting and temporarily prohibiting certain drilling activity in the Gulf of Mexico. While the Department of Interior has since announced the formal end of the drilling moratorium placed in effect in May 2010, increased permitting requirements are applicable to both shallow water and deepwater drilling activities. As a result, the near-term outlook for drilling activity in the Gulf of Mexico remains uncertain.


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We generated approximately $44 million of revenues within the areas of the Gulf of Mexico impacted by the restrictions during 2010, including $11 million of revenue generated directly related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. We expect revenues generated from the affected areas of the Gulf of Mexico to be significantly lower in 2011, particularly in the environmental services business, as compared to the levels achieved in 2010.
 
Year Ended December 31, 2010 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2009
 
Consolidated Results of Operations
 
Summarized results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to the year ended December 31, 2009 are as follows:
 
                                 
    Year Ended December 31,     2010 vs 2009  
    2010     2009     $     %  
    (In thousands)  
 
Revenues
  $ 715,954     $ 490,275     $ 225,679       46 %
                                 
Cost of revenues
    576,920       447,624       129,296       29 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    64,157       61,205       2,952       5 %
Other operating income, net
    (3,127 )     (3,229 )     102       (3 )%
                                 
Operating income (loss)
    78,004       (15,325 )     93,329       NM  
                                 
Foreign currency exchange gain
    (1,134 )     (1,870 )     736       (39 )%
Interest expense
    10,267       9,334       933       10 %
                                 
                                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
    68,871       (22,789 )     91,660       NM  
Provision for income taxes
    27,245       (2,216 )     29,461       NM  
                                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 41,626     $ (20,573 )   $ 62,199       NM  
                                 
 
 
NM — not meaningful
 
Revenues
 
Revenues increased 46% to $716.0 million in 2010, compared to $490.3 million in 2009. This increase in revenues is primarily driven by the 42% improvement in the U.S. rig count, along with our expansion into new markets and market share gains, including increased revenues of $49.0 million from East Texas and North Louisiana, $40.9 million from the Northeast U.S. region and $35.8 million from Brazil. Additional information regarding the change in revenues is provided within the operating segment results below.
 
Cost of Revenues
 
Cost of revenues increased 29% to $576.9 million in 2010, as compared to $447.6 million in 2009. The increase is primarily driven by the 46% increase in revenues, partially offset by a change in revenue mix, along with the benefits of the 2009 cost reduction programs, workforce reductions and non-recurring employee termination and related costs recorded in 2009. Cost of revenues as a percentage of revenues was 81% in 2010 compared to 91% in 2009. Additional information regarding the change in cost of revenues is provided within the operating segment results below.
 
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $3.0 million to $64.2 million in 2010 from $61.2 million for 2009. The increase is primarily attributable to a $5.2 million increase in performance-based employee incentive costs in 2010, partially offset by the impact of cost reduction programs implemented during 2009.


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Other Operating Income, Net
 
Other income, net was $3.1 million in 2010, reflecting $0.9 million of proceeds from insurance claims resulting from Hurricane Ike in 2008 and $2.2 million of net proceeds from a lawsuit settlement, both within our Mats and Integrated Services business. Other income, net was $3.2 million during 2009, including $2.3 million of proceeds from business interruption insurance claims within our Environmental Services business.
 
Foreign Currency Exchange
 
Foreign currency exchange was a $1.1 million gain in 2010, compared to a $1.9 million gain in 2009, reflecting the impact of currency fluctuations on our non-functional currency denominated assets and liabilities within our foreign operations.
 
Interest Expense
 
Interest expense increased to $10.3 million in 2010, compared to $9.3 million in 2009. 2010 includes a $1.2 million charge for the termination of our interest rate swap agreements associated with the term loan. The remaining interest expense was $9.1 million in 2010, reflecting a $0.2 million decrease from 2009. See Liquidity and Capital Resources below for additional information.
 
Provision for Income Taxes
 
The provision for income taxes for 2010 was a $27.2 million expense, reflecting an effective tax rate of 39.6%, compared to a $2.2 million benefit for 2009, reflecting an effective tax rate of 9.7%. The low effective tax benefit rate in 2009 is primarily due to losses generated in certain foreign countries for which the recording of a tax benefit is not permitted, as well as the recording of valuation allowances against a previously recognized net operating loss carryforward tax asset in Canada, which serve to reduce the effective tax benefit rate in the period.
 
Operating Segment Results
 
Summarized financial information for our reportable segments is shown in the following table (net of inter-segment transfers):
 
                                 
    Year Ended December 31,     2010 vs 2009  
    2010     2009     $     %  
    (In thousands)  
 
Revenues
                               
Fluids systems and engineering
  $ 597,795     $ 409,450     $ 188,345       46 %
Mats and integrated services
    69,397       37,476       31,921       85 %
Environmental services
    48,762       43,349       5,413       12 %
                                 
Total revenues
  $ 715,954     $ 490,275     $ 225,679       46 %
                                 
Operating income (loss)
                               
Fluids systems and engineering
  $ 56,234     $ 1,994     $ 54,240          
Mats and integrated services
    26,684       (7,840 )     34,524          
Environmental services
    13,447       7,711       5,736          
Corporate office
    (18,361 )     (17,190 )     (1,171 )        
                                 
Operating income (loss)
  $ 78,004     $ (15,325 )   $ 93,329          
                                 
Segment operating margin
                               
Fluids systems and engineering
    9.4 %     0.5 %                
Mats and integrated services
    38.5 %     (20.9 )%                
Environmental services
    27.6 %     17.8 %                


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Fluids Systems and Engineering
 
Revenues
 
Total revenues for this segment consisted of the following:
 
                                 
    Year Ended December 31,     2010 vs 2009  
    2010     2009     $     %  
    (In thousands)  
 
Drilling fluids and engineering
  $ 330,425     $ 207,954     $ 122,471       59 %
Completion fluids and services
    45,610       27,656       17,954       65 %
Industrial minerals
    49,092       32,440       16,652       51 %
                                 
Total North America
    425,127       268,050       157,077       59 %
Mediterranean
    111,416       115,926       (4,510 )     (4 )%
Brazil
    61,252       25,474       35,778       140 %
                                 
Total
  $ 597,795     $ 409,450     $ 188,345       46 %
                                 
 
North America revenues increased 59% to $425.1 million for 2010, as compared to $268.0 million for 2009. Of this $157.1 million increase, drilling fluids and engineering revenues increased $122.5 million, largely attributable to the 42% increase in the U.S. rig count, along with expansion in the Northeast U.S. region and market share gains in East Texas and North Louisiana. Our completion fluids and services activity was up 65% and our wholesale industrial minerals revenues were up 51%, both driven by the increased activity levels.
 
Internationally, revenues were up 22% to $172.7 million for 2010, as compared to $141.4 million for 2009, primarily due to a $35.8 million increase from Brazil resulting from continued market share gains. Mediterranean revenue is down 4% primarily due to the impact of the strengthening U.S. dollar, as revenues were relatively unchanged in local currency terms.
 
Operating Income
 
Operating income for this segment was $56.2 million in 2010, reflecting an improvement of $54.2 million from a $2.0 million operating profit in 2009. Substantially all of this improvement was provided by the North American operations, which generated a $51.5 million improvement in operating income. This improvement is primarily attributable to the incremental profit from the $157.1 million increase in revenues described above, combined with operating expense reductions from programs implemented during 2009, and $3.1 million of charges in the 2009 period associated with employee terminations. Operating income from international operations increased $2.7 million, including a $2.6 million increase in Brazil, as a result of higher revenues in 2010.
 
Our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2010 includes $12.8 million of long-lived assets within our Brazil operation, of which $12.3 million consists of property, plant and equipment. In 2010, our Brazil operation generated a full year operating loss of $3.1 million. While the operating results from this operation are expected to improve in the future and management currently believes that the carrying value of the long-lived assets is recoverable, an impairment of the long-lived assets in a future period is possible if current expectations change and management’s outlook for the Brazil operation deteriorates.
 
In early 2011, several international markets in which we operate, including Tunisia, Egypt and Libya experienced political unrest, which may negatively impact our operating results as compared to 2010. During 2010, revenues from these three countries along with Algeria represented approximately 12% of total segment revenues, with no individual country representing more than 6% of total segment revenues.


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Mats and Integrated Services
 
Revenues
 
Total revenues for this segment consisted of the following:
 
                                 
    Year Ended December 31,     2010 vs 2009  
    2010     2009     $     %  
    (In thousands)  
 
Mat rental and integrated services
  $ 45,945     $ 24,944     $ 21,001       84 %
Mat sales
    23,452       12,532       10,920       87 %
                                 
Total
  $ 69,397     $ 37,476     $ 31,921       85 %
                                 
 
The $21.0 million increase in mat rental and integrated services revenue is primarily driven by a $25.6 million increase in mat rentals in the Northeast U.S. region, partially offset by a $3.4 million decline in rental and service revenues in Colorado and a $1.2 million decrease in the Gulf Coast region. Mat sales increased $10.9 million, as demand for these products has improved from the E&P and other industries, following the economic downturn in 2009.
 
Operating Income
 
Segment operating income increased by $34.5 million to $26.7 million for 2010. This improvement in operating income is primarily attributable to the $31.9 million increase in revenues, along with $4.4 million in operating expense reductions following 2009 cost reduction programs. Fiscal 2009 included $1.0 million of employee termination costs and $1.2 million of non-cash write-downs of inventory. Operating income in 2010 benefited from a higher mix of mat rental activity. Incremental margins on mat rentals are stronger than mat sales or service activities, due to the fixed nature of operating expenses, including depreciation expense on the rental mat fleet. As a result, we experienced significantly higher operating margins in 2010, as compared to 2009. Additionally, 2010 included $3.1 million of other income reflecting proceeds from insurance claims and the settlement of a lawsuit against a former vendor.
 
Environmental Services
 
Revenues
 
Total revenues for this segment consisted of the following:
 
                                 
    Year Ended December 31,     2010 vs 2009  
    2010     2009     $     %  
    (In thousands)  
 
E&P waste — Gulf Coast
  $ 36,516     $ 29,313     $ 7,203       25 %
E&P waste — West Texas
    2,653       3,146       (493 )     (16 )%
NORM and industrial waste
    9,593       10,890       (1,297 )     (12 )%
                                 
Total
  $ 48,762     $ 43,349     $ 5,413       12 %
                                 
 
Environmental services revenues increased 12% to $48.8 million in 2010, as compared to 2009. The $5.4 million increase in revenues from the prior year included $10.5 million of revenues from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Revenues from non oil spill activities declined by $5.1 million in 2010, primarily reflecting the impact of U.S. government restrictions on drilling activity in the Gulf of Mexico.
 
Operating Income
 
Environmental services operating income increased by $5.7 million in 2010, partially driven by the $5.4 million increase in revenues compared to 2009. In addition, operating expenses are down $2.7 million in 2010, including a $2.4 million reduction in equipment rental expenses, following the non-renewal of barge leases in 2009. Operating income in 2009 includes $2.3 million of proceeds from business interruption insurance claims.


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In addition to the $10.5 million of revenues generated directly from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, approximately 40% of 2010 revenues for this segment were derived from areas of the Gulf of Mexico affected by the U.S. government restrictions. We expect significant declines in revenues generated directly from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and in non-oil spill revenues generated in the area affected by the U.S. government restrictions in 2011. Due to the fixed nature of the majority of our operating expenses in this segment, we expect any reduction in segment revenues to have a high incremental impact on segment operating income.
 
Year Ended December 31, 2009 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2008
 
Consolidated Results of Operations
 
Summarized results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009 compared to the year ended December 31, 2008 are as follows:
 
                                 
    Year Ended December 31,     2009 vs 2008  
    2009     2008     $     %  
    (In thousands)  
 
Revenues
  $ 490,275     $ 858,350     $ (368,075 )     (43 )%
                                 
Cost of revenues
    447,624       703,430       (255,806 )     (36 )%
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    61,205       81,394       (20,189 )     (25 )%
Other operating (income) expense, net
    (3,229 )     2,030       (5,259 )     (259 )%
                                 
                                 
Operating (loss) income
    (15,325 )     71,496       (86,821 )     (121 )%
Foreign currency exchange (gain) loss
    (1,870 )     1,269       (3,139 )     (247 )%
Interest expense
    9,334       10,881       (1,547 )     (14 )%
                                 
                                 
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes
    (22,789 )     59,346       (82,135 )     (138 )%
Provision for income taxes
    (2,216 )     20,046       (22,262 )     (111 )%
                                 
(Loss) income from continuing operations
  $ (20,573 )   $ 39,300     $ (59,873 )     (152 )%
                                 
 
Revenues
 
Revenues were $490.3 million in 2009, reflecting a 43% decline from the $858.4 million reported in 2008. This decline in revenues is primarily driven by the 42% decline in North American drilling activity, as previously noted. North American revenues accounted for 71% and 84% of total revenues for 2009 and 2008, respectively. Additional information regarding these declines is provided within the discussions of the operating segment results below.
 
Cost of Revenues
 
Cost of revenues were $447.6 million in 2009, reflecting a 36% decline from the $703.4 million reported in 2008. This decline is primarily driven by the 42% decline in North American drilling activity, as previously noted above. Cost of revenues as a percentage of revenues was 91% in 2009 compared to 82% in 2008. Additional information regarding these declines is provided within the discussions of operating segment results below.
 
Selling, General and Administrative expenses
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses declined $20.2 million to $61.2 million in 2009 from $81.4 million in 2008. The decrease includes $6.7 million in fluids systems and engineering, $3.3 million in mat and integrated services, $0.7 million in environmental services, and $9.5 million in the corporate office. The decline in corporate office spending includes $4.3 million of legal and selling costs associated with the abandoned sale of the environmental services business along with $2.2 million of expenses associated with the arbitration and settlement of a lawsuit with our former Chief Executive Officer, both which were recorded in 2008. The remainder of the decrease in all


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segments is attributable to the impact of cost reduction programs implemented during 2009, as well as lower performance-based employee incentive costs in 2009.
 
Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net
 
Other income, net was $3.2 million in 2009 compared to $2.0 million of other expense, net in 2008. The 2009 results include $2.3 million of income associated with the settlement of business interruption insurance claims within our environmental services business, resulting from hurricanes and storms in 2008. The 2008 results include a $2.6 million charge to write-down certain disposal assets within the Environmental Services segment, following the abandoned sale of the business in the fourth quarter of 2008.
 
Interest Expense
 
Interest expense totaled $9.3 million in 2009 compared to $10.9 million in 2008. The decrease in interest expense is attributable to lower debt levels, as total outstanding debt was $123.0 million and $188.2 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Our weighted average borrowing rate under our credit facilities increased to 5.72% at December 31, 2009 compared to a weighted average borrowing rate of 3.46% at December 31, 2008. In July 2009, we entered into the First Amendment which included adjustments in interest rates under our credit facility.
 
Provision for Income taxes
 
The provision for income taxes for 2009 was a $2.2 million benefit, reflecting an income tax rate of 9.7%, compared to $20.0 million of expense for 2008, reflecting an income tax rate of 33.8%. The low effective tax rate in 2009 is primarily due to current year losses generated in certain foreign countries, for which recording a tax benefit is not permitted, as well as the recording of valuation allowances against a previously recognized net operating loss carryforward tax asset in Canada, which serve to reduce the effective tax benefit rate in the period.
 
Operating Segment Results
 
Summarized financial information for our reportable segments is shown in the following table (net of inter-segment transfers):
 
                                 
    Year Ended December 31,     2009 vs 2008  
    2009     2008     $     %  
    (In thousands)  
 
Revenues
                               
Fluids systems and engineering
  $ 409,450     $ 706,288     $ (296,838 )     (42 )%
Mats and integrated services
    37,476       89,654       (52,178 )     (58 )%
Environmental services
    43,349       62,408       (19,059 )     (31 )%
                                 
Total revenues
  $ 490,275     $ 858,350     $ (368,075 )     (43 )%
                                 
Operating (loss) income
                               
Fluids systems and engineering
  $ 1,994     $ 87,249     $ (85,255 )        
Mats and integrated services
    (7,840 )     1,846       (9,686 )        
Environmental services
    7,711       9,031       (1,320 )        
Corporate office
    (17,190 )     (26,630 )     9,440          
                                 
Operating (loss) income
  $ (15,325 )   $ 71,496     $ (86,821 )        
                                 
Segment operating margin
                               
Fluids systems and engineering
    0.5 %     12.4 %                
Mats and integrated services
    (20.9 )%     2.1 %                
Environmental services
    17.8 %     14.5 %                


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Fluids Systems and Engineering
 
Revenues
 
Total revenues for this segment consisted of the following:
 
                                 
    Year Ended December 31,     2009 vs 2008  
    2009     2008     $     %  
    (In thousands)  
 
Drilling fluids and engineering
  $ 207,954     $ 411,632     $ (203,678 )     (49 )%
Completion fluids and services
    27,656       88,978       (61,322 )     (69 )%
Industrial minerals
    32,440       67,235       (34,795 )     (52 )%
                                 
Total North America
    268,050       567,845       (299,795 )     (53 )%
Mediterranean
    115,926       123,174       (7,248 )     (6 )%
Brazil
    25,474       15,269       10,205       67 %
                                 
Total
  $ 409,450     $ 706,288     $ (296,838 )     (42 )%
                                 
 
North America revenues decreased 53% to $268.1 million in 2009, as compared to $567.8 million in 2008. Drilling fluids and engineering revenues decreased 49%, which is largely attributable to the 42% decline in industry drilling activity noted above, along with increased pricing pressure resulting from the depressed activity levels. North American completion fluids and services and wholesale industrial minerals revenues were down a combined 62%, also driven by the lower industry activity and pricing pressure.
 
Mediterranean revenues decreased 6% in 2009 compared to 2008, due to the impact of the strengthening US dollar, as revenue levels increased 4% in local currency terms from 2008 to 2009. Brazil revenues increased 67% to $25.5 million in 2009, reflecting the ramp-up in activity under contracts entered into during 2008.
 
Operating Income
 
Operating income for this segment decreased $85.3 million in 2009 compared to 2008, on a $296.8 million decrease in revenues. The majority of this decline is attributable to the North American operations, which generated an $82.2 million decline in operating income on a $299.8 million decrease in revenues. This decrease in operating income is the result of the decline in North American drilling activity in 2009, and the related increase in pricing pressure from competition. Further, the benefits of cost reduction initiatives taken during 2009 had limited impact on full year 2009 results due to the timing of the actions, which resulted in only partial year benefits to 2009, along with $3.1 million of charges associated with employee termination and related costs, as the North American workforce of this business was reduced by 374 employees during this period. Operating income was further negatively impacted by lower gross profit on industrial mineral sales. Following the execution of significant cost reduction programs in the first half of 2009, and the stabilization of North American rig activity during the second half of 2009, the North American operating income improved from the levels generated during the first half of the year. Specifically, North American operating income in this segment increased by $12.7 million from the first half of 2009 to the second half of 2009.
 
Operating income from international operations decreased $3.1 million on a $3.0 million increase in revenues. The Mediterranean region operating income increased $2.3 million during this period; however, this increase was more than offset by a $5.4 million decrease in Brazil. The 2009 operating loss in Brazil is the result of the ramp up in personnel and facility costs for this operation, in advance of future anticipated revenues under existing contracts, along with an unfavorable sales mix.


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Mats and Integrated Services
 
Revenues
 
Total revenues for this segment consisted of the following:
 
                                 
    Year Ended December 31,     2009 vs 2008  
    2009     2008     $     %  
    (In thousands)  
 
Mat rental and integrated services
  $ 24,944     $ 62,810     $ (37,866 )     (60 )%
Mat sales
    12,532       26,844       (14,312 )     (53 )%
                                 
Total
  $ 37,476     $ 89,654     $ (52,178 )     (58 )%
                                 
 
The $37.9 million decrease in mat rental and integrated services revenues in 2009 is primarily attributable to declines in the U.S. market served by this segment, particularly in the U.S. Gulf Coast region. The decline in revenue is further impacted by the increased pricing competition following the declines in market activity, and timing of projects from customers outside the E&P industry.
 
Mat sales primarily consist of export sales of composite mats to various international markets, as well as to non-oilfield industries domestically. Mat sales decreased by $14.3 million to $12.5 million in 2009 compared to 2008. The year-over-year decline is driven by reduced demand for these products from the E&P and utility industries, as well as governmental sectors in the current economic environment.
 
Operating Income
 
Mats and integrated services operating income decreased by $9.7 million in 2009, on a $52.2 million decrease in revenues compared to 2008. The decrease in operating income is primarily attributable to the declines in revenues and pricing pressures, which was partially offset by cost reductions. The benefits of cost reduction initiatives taken during 2009, including workforce reductions of 150 employees, had a limited impact on the full year 2009 operating results, due to the timing of the actions, which resulted in only partial year benefits to 2009, along with $1.0 million of charges associated with employee termination costs and $1.2 million of non-cash write-downs of inventory. Of the $7.8 million operating loss generated by this segment in 2009, $8.2 million was generated during the first half of the year, during which time the cost reduction actions were being executed.
 
Environmental Services
 
Revenues
 
Total revenues for this segment consisted of the following:
 
                                 
    Year Ended December 31,     2009 vs 2008  
    2009     2008     $     %  
    (In thousands)  
 
E&P waste — Gulf Coast
  $ 29,313     $ 45,999     $ (16,686 )     (36 )%
E&P waste — West Texas
    3,146       7,957       (4,811 )     (60 )%
NORM and industrial waste
    10,890       8,452       2,438       29 %
                                 
Total
  $ 43,349     $ 62,408     $ (19,059 )     (31 )%
                                 
 
E&P waste revenues in the U.S. Gulf Coast region decreased 36% to $29.3 million in 2009 compared to $46.0 million in 2008. Volumes processed by this region declined 47% during this period, reflective of the decline in U.S. Gulf Coast industry rig activity. This decline in volumes processed was partially offset by changes in sales mix and pricing increases.
 
E&P waste revenues in West Texas decreased by 60% to $3.1 million in 2009 compared to $8.0 million in 2008. The decline in revenues is driven by a 59% decrease in volumes processed during this period along with a decline in revenues from the sale of oil, which is recovered as part of the waste disposal process.


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NORM and industrial waste revenues increased by 29% to $10.9 million in 2009, compared to $8.5 million in 2008. This increase is driven by higher volumes processed, as activity levels tend to fluctuate significantly from period to period based on the timing of customer projects.
 
Operating Income
 
Environmental services operating income decreased by $1.3 million on a $19.1 million decline in revenues in 2009, compared to 2008. The 2009 results include $2.3 million of income associated with the settlement of business interruption insurance claims resulting from hurricanes and storms in 2008. The 2008 results include a $2.6 million charge to write-down certain disposal assets, following the abandoned sale of the business in the fourth quarter of 2008. The remaining decline of $6.2 million is attributable to the lower revenue levels, partially offset by $12.9 million of operating expense reductions, including reductions in transportation costs, personnel expenses, and rent expense following the non-renewal of barge leases during the second half of 2009.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Net cash provided by operating activities in 2010 totaled $31.5 million. Net income adjusted for non-cash items generated $91.0 million of cash during the period, while changes in operating assets and liabilities used $59.5 million of cash. The changes in operating assets and liabilities during the period reflected the impact of increased revenues, including $75.8 million from increases in receivables, and $8.1 million in increases in inventories, partially offset by a $2.8 million increase in accounts payable and $19.7 million in increases in accrued liabilities.
 
Net cash used in investing activities during in 2010 was $10.5 million, consisting primarily of capital expenditures. Net cash provided by financing activities during 2010 was $50.6 million, which includes $167.8 million of net proceeds from the issuance of unsecured Convertible Senior Notes (“Senior Notes”) and $120.6 million of net repayments of term-loans and our revolving credit facility. Additional information on these transactions is included below.
 
We anticipate that our working capital requirements for our operations will fluctuate with our sales activity in the near term. Our 2011 capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $30-$40 million, which includes a new enterprise-wide operational and financial system, additional investments in our manufacturing and research and development facilities, as well as additions to our composite mat rental fleet.
 
Our capitalization was as follows as of December 31:
 
                 
    2010     2009  
    (In thousands)  
 
Senior Notes
  $ 172,500     $  
Term loan
          30,000  
Revolving credit facility
          85,000  
Foreign bank lines of credit
    1,458       6,901  
Other
    635       1,129  
                 
Total
    174,593       123,030  
Stockholder’s equity
    417,347       368,022  
                 
Total capitalization
  $ 591,940     $ 491,052  
                 
Total debt to capitalization
    29.5 %     25.1 %
                 
 
In October 2010, we completed the sale and issuance of Senior Notes due October 1, 2017 in the aggregate principal amount of $172.5 million. The Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.0% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning April 1, 2011. Holders may convert the Senior Notes at their option at any time prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the October 1, 2017 maturity date. The conversion rate is initially 90.8893 shares of Company common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Senior Notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of $11.00 per share of common stock), subject to


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adjustment in certain circumstances. Upon conversion, the Senior Notes will be settled in shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company may not redeem the Senior Notes at its election prior to their maturity date.
 
We received net proceeds of $167.8 million from the Senior Notes issuance in October 2010, reduced by $4.7 million for the underwriters’ discounts and commissions, which were capitalized as part of the transaction. Following the October 2010 funding of this offering, net proceeds were used to fully repay the revolving credit facility balance and the $30.0 million term loan balance. Additionally, as a result of the repayment of the term loan, the cash flow hedge agreement was terminated and settled for $1.2 million, resulting in a $1.2 million charge to interest expense in 2010.
 
Our $150.0 revolving credit facility (“Facility”) expires in December 2012. Under the terms of the Facility, we can elect to borrow at an interest rate either based on LIBOR plus a margin based on our consolidated leverage ratio, ranging from 400 to 750 basis points, or at an interest rate based on the greatest of: (a) prime rate, (b) the federal funds rate in effect plus 50 basis points, or (c) the Eurodollar rate for a Eurodollar Loan with a one-month interest period plus 100 basis points, in each case plus a margin ranging from 300 to 650 basis points. The applicable margin on LIBOR borrowings at December 31, 2010 was 400 basis points. In addition, we are required to pay a commitment fee on the unused portion of the Facility of 50 basis points. The Facility contains certain financial covenants including a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, a maximum consolidated leverage ratio, and a maximum funded debt-to-capitalization ratio. We were in compliance with these covenants as of December 31, 2010, and expect to remain in compliance through December 31, 2011.
 
The weighted average interest rate on the outstanding balances under our Credit Agreement including the interest rate swaps as of December 31, 2009 was 5.55%.
 
The Facility is a senior secured obligation, secured by first liens on all of our U.S. tangible and intangible assets, including our accounts receivable and inventory. Additionally, a portion of the capital stock of our non-U.S. subsidiaries has also been pledged as collateral.
 
As of December 31, 2010, we have $63.8 million of cash and cash equivalents in our U.S. operations as well as $146.4 million of availability under our revolving credit facility. Cash on-hand, availability under credit agreements and expected cash generated by our U.S. operations is expected to be adequate to fund our U.S. capital needs without remitting foreign earnings which are deemed to be permanently reinvested abroad.
 
Our foreign Fluid Systems and Engineering subsidiaries in Italy and Brazil maintain local credit arrangements consisting primarily of lines of credit with several banks, which are renewed on an annual basis. We utilize local financing arrangements in our foreign operations in order to provide short-term liquidity needs, as well as to reduce the net investment in foreign operations subject to foreign currency risk. Advances under these short-term credit arrangements are typically based on a percentage of the subsidiary’s accounts receivable or firm contracts with certain customers. The weighted average interest rate for the $1.5 million and $6.9 million outstanding under these arrangements was 2.26% and 6.83% at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Additionally, we had $1.4 million in letters of credit outstanding relating to foreign operations.
 
On March 4, 2011, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the drilling fluids and engineering services unit of Rheochem PLC, a publicly-traded Australian-based oil and gas company. Rheochem provides drilling fluids and related engineering services to the oil and gas exploration and geothermal industries with operations in Australia, New Zealand and India. Under the terms of the agreement, we will pay approximately A$23.8 million at closing, subject to typical adjustments for working capital. Additional consideration may be payable based on financial results of the acquired business over a one-year earnout period, up to a maximum total consideration of A$45 million. Newpark expects to fund the acquisition price, including any earnout payment, from cash on hand. In the most recently completed fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, Rheochem PLC’s drilling fluid services segment generated revenues of A$20.3 million. This acquisition is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2011.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
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had established other letters of credit in favor of our suppliers in the amount of $6.3 million. We also had $8.6 million and $8.5 million in guarantee obligations in connection with facility closure bonds and other performance bonds issued by insurance companies outstanding as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
 
Other than normal operating leases for office and warehouse space, barges, rolling stock and other pieces of operating equipment, we do not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements or special purpose entities. As such, we are not materially exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in such financing arrangements.
 
Contractual Obligations
 
A summary of our outstanding contractual and other obligations and commitments at December 31, 2010 is as follows:
 
                                         
(In thousands)   2011     2012-2013     2014-2015     Thereafter     Total  
 
Current maturities of long term debt
  $ 148     $     $     $     $ 148  
Long-term debt including capital leases
          134       134       172,719       172,987  
Interest on 4.0% Senior Notes
    6,900       13,800       13,800       12,094       46,594  
Foreign bank lines of credit
    1,458                         1,458  
Operating leases
    18,089       17,652       4,071       632       40,444  
Trade accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    109,550                         109,550  
Purchase commitments, not accrued
    11,813                         11,813  
Other long-term liabilities
                      4,303       4,303  
Performance bond obligations
    6,090       2,532                   8,622  
Letter of credit commitments
    3,618                         3,618  
                                         
Total contractual obligations
  $ 157,666     $ 34,118     $ 18,005     $ 189,748     $ 399,537  
                                         
 
The above table does not reflect expected tax payments and uncertain tax positions due to the inability to make a reasonably reliable estimate of the timing and amount to be paid. For additional discussion on uncertain tax positions, see “Note 8 — Income Taxes” to our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II Item 8 in this report.
 
We anticipate that the obligations and commitments listed above that are due in less than one year will be paid from operating cash flows, available cash on-hand, and availability under our existing credit agreement. The specific timing of settlement for certain long-term obligations can not be reasonably estimated.
 
Critical Accounting Policies
 
Critical Accounting Estimates
 
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted within the United States (“U.S. GAAP”), which requires us to make assumptions, estimates and judgments that affect the amounts and disclosures reported. Significant estimates used in preparing our consolidated financial statements include the following: allowances for sales returns, allowances for doubtful accounts, reserves for self-insured retentions under insurance programs, estimated performance and values associated with employee incentive programs, fair values used for goodwill impairment testing, undiscounted cash flows used for impairment testing of long-lived assets and valuation allowances for deferred tax assets. Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements contains the accounting policies governing each of these matters. Our estimates are based on historical experience and on our future expectations that are believed to be reasonable. The combination of these factors forms the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from our current estimates and those differences may be material.
 
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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
 
Reserves for uncollectible accounts receivable are determined on a specific identification basis when we believe that the required payment of specific amounts owed to us is not probable. The majority of our revenues are from mid-sized and international oil companies as well as government-owned or government-controlled oil companies, and we have receivables in several foreign jurisdictions. Changes in the financial condition of our customers or political changes in foreign jurisdictions could cause our customers to be unable to repay these receivables, resulting in additional allowances. For 2010, 2009 and 2008, provisions for uncollectible accounts receivable were $0.5 million, $2.3 million and $2.7 million, respectively.
 
Allowance for Sales Returns
 
We maintain reserves for estimated customer returns of unused materials in our Fluids Systems and Engineering segment. The reserves are established based upon historical customer return levels and estimated gross profit levels attributable to product sales. Future customer return levels may differ from the historical return rate.
 
Impairments of Long-lived Assets
 
Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment annually as of November 1, or more frequently, if an indication of impairment exists. The impairment test includes a comparison of the carrying value of net assets of our reporting units, including goodwill, with their estimated fair values, which we determine using a combination of a market multiple and discounted cash flow approach. If the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value, an impairment charge is recorded in the period in which such review is performed. We identify our reporting units based on our analysis of several factors, including our operating segment structure, evaluation of the economic characteristics of our geographic regions within each of our operating segments, and the extent to which our business units share assets and other resources.
 
We determine the impairment of goodwill by comparing the carrying amounts of our reporting units with fair values, which we estimate using a combination of a market multiple and discounted cash flow approach. In completing our November 1, 2010, evaluation, we determined that each reporting unit’s fair value was substantially in excess of the net carrying value and therefore, no impairment was required.
 
We review property, plant and equipment, finite-lived intangible assets and certain other assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. We assess recoverability based on expected undiscounted future net cash flows. In estimating expected cash flows, we use a probability-weighted approach. Should the review indicate that the carrying value is not fully recoverable, the amount of impairment loss is determined by comparing the carrying value to the estimated fair value.
 
Insurance
 
We maintain reserves for estimated future payments associated with our self-insured employee healthcare programs, as well as the self-insured retention exposures under our general liability, auto liability and workers compensation insurance policies. Our reserves are determined based on historical cost experience under these programs, including estimated development of known claims under these programs and estimated incurred-but-not-reported claims. Required reserves could change significantly based upon changes in insurance coverage, loss experience or inflationary impacts. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, total insurance reserves were $3.7 million and $3.1 million, respectively.
 
Income Taxes
 
We have total deferred tax assets of $53.8 million at December 31, 2010. A valuation allowance must be established to offset a deferred tax asset if, based on available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. We have considered future taxable income and tax planning strategies in assessing the need for our valuation allowance. At December 31, 2010, a total valuation allowance of $20.5 million was recorded, substantially all of which offsets $19.2 million of net operating loss carryforwards for state tax


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purposes, as well as foreign jurisdictions, including Brazil, Canada, and Mexico. No valuation allowance is recorded for our U.S. net operating loss carryforward. Changes in the expected future generation of qualifying taxable income within these jurisdictions or in the realizability of other tax assets may result in an adjustment to the valuation allowance, which would be charged or credited to income in the period this determination was made. Specifically, we have a $5.7 million valuation allowance recorded on the net operating loss carryforward in Brazil which could be reversed in the future, depending on our ability to generate taxable income.
 
New Accounting Standards
 
In October 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued additional guidance on multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. The guidance provides amendments to the criteria for separating consideration in multiple-deliverable arrangements. It replaces the term “fair value” in the revenue allocation guidance with “selling price” to clarify that the allocation of revenue is based on entity-specific assumptions rather than assumptions of a marketplace participant, and they establish a selling price hierarchy for determining the selling price of a deliverable. The amendments eliminate the residual method of allocation and require that arrangement consideration be allocated at the inception of the arrangement to all deliverables using the relative selling price method, and they significantly expand the required disclosures related to multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. The amendments are effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2010 and we do not expect the impact of this additional guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
 
In December 2010, the FASB issued updated accounting guidance related to the calculation of the carrying amount of a reporting unit when performing the first step of a goodwill impairment test. Specifically, this update requires an entity to use an equity premise when performing the first step of a goodwill impairment test and if a reporting unit has a zero or negative carrying amount, the entity must assess and consider qualitative factors and whether it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. The new accounting guidance is effective for impairment tests performed during entities’ fiscal years (and interim periods within those years) that begin after December 15, 2010. Early application is not permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
 
In December 2010, the FASB issued updated accounting guidance to clarify that pro forma disclosures should be presented as if a business combination occurred at the beginning of the prior annual period for purposes of preparing both the current reporting period and the prior reporting period pro forma financial information. These disclosures should be accompanied by a narrative description about the nature and amount of material, nonrecurring pro forma adjustments. The new accounting guidance is effective for business combinations consummated in periods beginning after December 15, 2010, and should be applied prospectively as of the date of adoption. Early adoption is permitted. The impact of this adoption will be evaluated as business combinations occur.


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ITEM 7A.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
 
We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates and changes in foreign currency rates. A discussion of our primary market risk exposure in financial instruments is presented below.
 
Interest Rate Risk
 
At December 31, 2010, we had total debt outstanding of $174.6 million, including $172.5 million of borrowings under our Senior Notes, bearing interest at a fixed rate of 4.0% and $1.5 million of borrowings under foreign bank lines of credit, which bear interest at variable rates. Due to the limited borrowing currently outstanding under variable rate agreements, interest rate risk is minimal.
 
Foreign Currency
 
Our principal foreign operations are conducted in certain areas of Europe and North Africa, Brazil, Canada, U.K. and Mexico. We have foreign currency exchange risks associated with these operations, which are conducted principally in the foreign currency of the jurisdictions in which we operate which include European euros, Canadian dollars and Brazilian reais. Historically, we have not used off-balance sheet financial hedging instruments to manage foreign currency risks when we enter into a transaction denominated in a currency other than our local currencies because the dollar amount of these transactions has not warranted our using hedging instruments.
 
Unremitted foreign earnings permanently reinvested abroad upon which deferred income taxes have not been provided aggregated approximately $67.9 million and $52.3 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. We have the ability and intent to leave these foreign earnings permanently reinvested abroad.


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ITEM 8.   Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Newpark Resources, Inc.
The Woodlands, Texas
 
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Newpark Resources, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Newpark Resources, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 8, 2011 expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
/s/  Deloitte & Touche LLP
 
Houston, Texas
March 8, 2011


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Newpark Resources, Inc.
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31,
 
                 
    2010     2009  
    (In thousands, except share data)  
 
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 83,010     $ 11,534  
Receivables, net
    196,799       122,386  
Inventories
    123,028       115,495  
Deferred tax asset
    27,654       7,457  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    10,036       11,740  
                 
Total current assets
    440,527       268,612  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    212,655       224,625  
Goodwill
    62,307       62,276  
Other intangible assets, net
    13,072       16,037  
Other assets
    8,781       13,564  
                 
Total assets
  $ 737,342     $ 585,114  
                 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Foreign bank lines of credit
  $ 1,458     $ 6,901  
Current maturities of long-term debt
    148       10,319  
Accounts payable
    66,316       62,992  
Accrued liabilities
    43,234       25,290  
                 
Total current liabilities
    111,156       105,502  
Long-term debt, less current portion
    172,987       105,810  
Deferred tax liability
    31,549       2,083  
Other noncurrent liabilities
    4,303       3,697  
                 
Total liabilities
    319,995       217,092  
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
               
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized and 93,143,102 and 91,672,871 shares issued, respectively
    931       917  
Paid-in capital
    468,503       460,544  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    8,581       8,635  
Retained deficit
    (45,034 )     (86,660 )
Treasury stock, at cost; 2,766,912 and 2,727,765 shares, respectively
    (15,634 )     (15,414 )
                 
Total stockholders’ equity
    417,347       368,022  
                 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 737,342     $ 585,114  
                 
 
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Newpark Resources, Inc.
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Years Ended December 31,
 
                         
    2010     2009     2008  
    (In thousands, except
 
    per share data)  
 
Revenues
  $ 715,954     $ 490,275     $ 858,350  
                         
Cost of revenues
    576,920       447,624       703,430  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    64,157       61,205       81,394  
Other operating (income) expense, net
    (3,127 )     (3,229 )     2,030  
                         
Operating income (loss)
    78,004       (15,325 )     71,496  
                         
Foreign currency exchange (gain) loss
    (1,134 )     (1,870 )     1,269  
Interest expense
    10,267       9,334       10,881  
                         
                         
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
    68,871       (22,789 )     59,346  
Provision for income taxes
    27,245       (2,216 )     20,046  
                         
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    41,626       (20,573 )     39,300  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
                (842 )
                         
Net income (loss)
  $ 41,626     $ (20,573 )   $ 38,458  
                         
                         
Income (loss) per common share (basic):
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 0.47     $ (0.23 )   $ 0.44  
Loss from discontinued operations
                (0.01 )
                         
Net income (loss) per common share
  $ 0.47     $ (0.23 )   $ 0.43  
                         
                         
Income (loss) per common share (diluted):
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 0.46     $ (0.23 )   $ 0.44  
Loss from discontinued operations
                (0.01 )
                         
Net income (loss) per common share
  $ 0.46     $ (0.23 )   $ 0.43  
                         
 
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Newpark Resources, Inc.
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Years Ended December 31,
 
                         
    2010     2009     2008  
    (In thousands)  
 
Net income (loss)
  $ 41,626     $ (20,573 )   $ 38,458  
Changes in fair value of interest rate swap, net of tax
          452       (1,310 )
Settlement of interest rate swap, net of tax
    858              
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    (912 )     6,887       (11,382 )
                         
Comprehensive income (loss)
  $ 41,572     $ (13,234 )   $ 25,766  
                         
 
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Newpark Resources, Inc.
 
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
Years Ended December 31,
 
                                                 
                Accumulated
                   
                Other
                   
    Common
    Paid-In
    Comprehensive
    Retained
    Treasury
       
    Stock     Capital     Income     Deficit     Stock     Total  
    (In thousands)  
 
Balance at January 1, 2008
  $ 902     $ 450,319     $ 13,988     $ (104,545 )   $     $ 360,664  
Net income
                      38,458             38,458  
Employee stock options and employee stock purchase plan
    3       1,907                         1,910  
Stock-based compensation expense
          5,128                         5,128  
Issuance of restricted stock and restricted stock units
    6       (6 )                        
Income tax effect, net, of employee stock option activity
          (336 )                       (336 )
Changes in fair value of interest rate swap, net of tax
                (1,310 )                 (1,310 )
Treasury shares purchased at cost
                            (15,250 )     (15,250 )
Foreign currency translation
                (11,382 )                 (11,382 )
                                                 
Balance at December 31, 2008
    911       457,012       1,296       (66,087 )     (15,250 )     377,882  
Net loss
                      (20,573 )             (20,573 )
Employee stock options and employee stock purchase plan
    2       99                         101  
Stock-based compensation expense
          3,437                         3,437  
Issuance of restricted stock and restricted stock units
    4       (4 )                        
Changes in fair value of interest rate swap, net of tax
                452                   452  
Treasury shares purchased at cost
                            (164 )     (164 )
Foreign currency translation
                6,887                   6,887  
                                                 
Balance at December 31, 2009
    917       460,544       8,635       (86,660 )     (15,414 )     368,022  
Net income
                      41,626               41,626  
Employee stock options, restricted stock and employee stock purchase plan
    14       3,838                   (220 )     3,632  
Stock-based compensation expense
          3,876                         3,876  
Income tax effect, net, of employee stock related activity
          245                         245  
Settlement of interest rate swap, net of tax
                858                   858  
Foreign currency translation
                (912 )                 (912 )
                                                 
Balance at December 31, 2010
  $ 931     $ 468,503     $ 8,581     $ (45,034 )   $ (15,634 )   $ 417,347  
                                                 
 
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Newpark Resources, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31,
 
                         
    2010     2009     2008  
    (In thousands)  
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 41,626     $ (20,573 )   $ 38,458  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operations:
                       
Net loss from discontinued operations
                842  
Non-cash impairment charges
    225       1,166       3,840  
Depreciation and amortization
    27,010       28,138       27,343  
Stock-based compensation expense
    3,876       3,437       5,128  
Provision for deferred income taxes
    18,030       (6,916 )     12,773  
Provision for doubtful accounts
    478       2,301       2,664  
(Gain) loss on sale of assets
    (257 )     233       (245 )
Change in assets and liabilities:
                       
(Increase) decrease in receivables
    (75,829 )     89,340       (67,741 )
(Increase) decrease in inventories
    (8,085 )     35,182       (37,002 )
Decrease (increase) in other assets
    1,898       (800 )     4,651  
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
    2,810       (28,710 )     21,340  
Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities and other
    19,694       (13,979 )     16,090  
                         
Net operating activities of continuing operations
    31,476       88,819       28,141  
Net operating activities of discontinued operations
                546  
                         
Net cash provided by operating activities
    31,476       88,819       28,687  
                         
Cash flows from investing activities:
                       
Capital expenditures
    (12,134 )     (18,544 )     (22,494 )
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
    1,585       1,400       510  
Business acquisitions
                (1,184 )
                         
Net investing activities of continuing operations
    (10,549 )     (17,144 )     (23,168 )
Net investing activities of discontinued operations
                 
                         
Net cash used in investing activities
    (10,549 )     (17,144 )     (23,168 )
                         
Cash flows from financing activities:
                       
Borrowings on lines of credit
    141,497       116,000       239,593  
Payments on lines of credit
    (231,613 )     (171,701 )     (216,000 )
Principal payments on notes payable and long-term debt
    (30,457 )     (10,439 )     (12,252 )
Proceeds from senior notes, net of offering costs
    167,756              
Proceeds from employee stock plans
    3,591       143       1,910  
Purchase of treasury stock
    (153 )     (268 )     (15,250 )
                         
Net financing activities of continuing operations
    50,621       (66,265 )     (1,999 )
Net financing activities of discontinued operations
                (63 )
                         
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    50,621       (66,265 )     (2,062 )
                         
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    (72 )     (2,128 )     (946 )
                         
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    71,476       3,282       2,511  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
    11,534       8,252       5,741  
                         
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
  $ 83,010     $ 11,534     $ 8,252  
                         
Cash paid for:
                       
Income taxes (net of refunds)
  $ 7,395     $ 5,179     $ 6,231  
Interest
  $ 7,956     $ 7,564     $ 10,355  
 
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NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
Organization and Principles of Consolidation.  Newpark Resources, Inc., a Delaware corporation, provides fluids management, waste disposal, and well site preparation products and services primarily to the oil and gas exploration and production (“E&P”) industry domestically in the U.S. Gulf Coast, West Texas, Oklahoma, East Texas, North Louisiana, Rocky Mountains and Northeast regions, as well as internationally in certain areas of Europe and North Africa, Brazil, Canada and Mexico. The consolidated financial statements include our company and our wholly-owned subsidiaries (“we”, “our” or “us”). All intercompany transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
 
Use of Estimates and Market Risks.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates used in preparing our consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to the following: allowances for sales returns, allowances for doubtful accounts, reserves for self-insured retentions under insurance programs, reserves for incentive compensation programs, fair values used for goodwill impairment testing, undiscounted future cash flows used for impairment testing of long-lived assets, depreciation using the unit-of-production method and valuation allowances for deferred tax assets.
 
Our operating results depend primarily on oil and gas drilling activity levels in the markets we serve. Drilling activity, in turn, depends on oil and gas commodities pricing, inventory levels and product demand. Oil and gas prices and activity are cyclical and volatile. This market volatility has a significant impact on our operating results.
 
Cash Equivalents.  All highly liquid investments with a remaining maturity of three months or less at the date of acquisition are classified as cash equivalents.
 
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.  Reserves for uncollectible accounts receivable are determined on a specific identification basis when we believe that the required payment of specific amounts owed to us is not probable.
 
The majority of our revenues are from mid-sized and international oil companies and government-owned or government-controlled oil companies, and we have receivables in several foreign jurisdictions. Changes in the financial condition of our customers or political changes in foreign jurisdictions could cause our customers to be unable to repay these receivables, resulting in additional allowances.
 
Allowance for Sales Returns.  We maintain reserves for estimated customer returns of unused materials in our Fluids Systems and Engineering segment. The reserves are established based upon historical customer return levels and estimated gross profit levels attributable to product sales.
 
Inventories.  Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (principally average cost) or market. Certain conversion costs associated with the acquisition, production, blending and storage of inventory in our Fluids Systems and Engineering segment as well as in the manufacturing operations in the Mats and Integrated Services segment are capitalized as a component of the carrying value of the inventory and expensed as a component of cost of revenues as the products are sold. Reserves for inventory obsolescence are determined based on the fair value of the inventory using factors such as our historical usage of inventory on-hand, future expectations related to our customers needs, market conditions and the development of new products.
 
Property, Plant and Equipment.  Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Additions and improvements that extend the useful life of the assets are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. The cost of property, plant and equipment sold or otherwise disposed of and the accumulated depreciation thereon are eliminated from the property and related accumulated depreciation accounts, and any gain or loss is credited or charged to income.


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For financial reporting purposes, except as described below, depreciation is provided on property, plant and equipment, including assets held under capital leases, by utilizing the straight-line method over the following estimated useful service lives or lease term:
 
         
Computers and office equipment
    3-5 years  
Autos & light trucks
    5-7 years  
Furniture, fixtures & trailers
    7-10 years  
Composite mats
    7-12 years  
Machinery and heavy equipment
    5-15 years  
Owned buildings
    20-39 years  
Leasehold improvements
    Lease term, including reasonably assured renewal periods  
 
We compute the provision for depreciation on certain of our environmental disposal assets and our barite grinding mills using the unit-of-production method. In applying this method, we have considered certain factors which affect the expected production units (lives) of these assets. These factors include periods of non-use for normal maintenance and economic slowdowns.
 
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.  Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of acquisitions over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized either on a straight-line basis over the asset’s estimated useful life or on a basis that reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the asset are realized. Any period costs of maintaining intangible assets are expensed as incurred.
 
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets.  Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment annually as of November 1, or more frequently, if an indication of impairment exists. The impairment test includes a comparison of the carrying value of net assets of our reporting units, including goodwill, with their estimated fair values, which we determine using a combination of a market multiple and discounted cash flow approach. If the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value, an impairment charge is recorded in the period in which such review is performed. We identify our reporting units based on our analysis of several factors, including our operating segment structure, evaluation of the economic characteristics of our geographic regions within each of our operating segments, and the extent to which our business units share assets and other resources.
 
We review property, plant and equipment, finite-lived intangible assets and certain other assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. We assess recoverability based on expected undiscounted future net cash flows. In estimating expected cash flows, we use a probability-weighted approach. Should the review indicate that the carrying value is not fully recoverable, the amount of impairment loss is determined by comparing the carrying value to the estimated fair value.
 
Insurance.  We maintain reserves for estimated future payments associated with our self-insured employee healthcare programs, as well as the self-insured retention exposures under our general liability, auto liability and workers compensation insurance policies. Our reserves are determined based on historical cost experience under these programs, including estimated development of known claims under these programs and estimated incurred-but-not-reported claims.
 
Revenue Recognition.  The Fluids Systems and Engineering segment recognizes sack and bulk material additive revenues upon shipment of materials and passage of title. Formulated liquid systems revenues are recognized when utilized or lost downhole while drilling. An allowance for product returns is maintained, reflecting estimated future customer product returns. Engineering and related services are provided to customers at agreed upon hourly or daily rates, and revenues are recognized when the services are performed.
 
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Revenues for services and rentals provided by this segment are generated from both fixed-price and unit-priced contracts, which are short-term in duration. The activities under these contracts include site preparation, pit design, construction, drilling waste management, and the installation and rental of mat systems for a period of time generally not to exceed 60 days. Revenues from services provided under these contracts are recognized as the specified services are completed. Revenues from any subsequent extensions to the rental agreements are recognized over the extension period.
 
For our Environmental Services segment, revenues are recognized when we take title to the waste, which is upon receipt of the waste at one of our facilities. All costs related to the transporting and disposing of the waste received are accrued when that revenue is recognized.
 
Shipping and handling costs are reflected in cost of revenues, and all reimbursements by customers of shipping and handling costs are included in revenues.
 
Income Taxes.  We provide for deferred taxes using an asset and liability approach by measuring deferred tax assets and liabilities due to temporary differences existing at year end using currently enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. We reduce deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance when, based on our estimates, it is more likely than not that a portion of those assets will not be realized in a future period. The estimates utilized in recognition of deferred tax assets are subject to revision, either up or down, in future periods based on new facts or circumstances. We evaluate uncertain tax positions and record a liability as circumstances warrant. We have a $1.6 million and $0.8 million liability for uncertain tax positions recorded as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
 
Stock-Based Compensation.  All share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, are recognized in the income statement based on their fair values. We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for measuring the fair value of stock options granted and recognize stock-based compensation based on the grant date fair value, net of an estimated forfeiture rate, for all share-based awards, on a straight-line basis over the vesting term.
 
Foreign Currency Transactions.  The majority of our transactions are in U.S. dollars; however, our foreign subsidiaries maintain their accounting records in the respective local currency. These currencies are converted to U.S. dollars with the effect of the foreign currency translation reflected in “accumulated other comprehensive income,” a component of stockholders’ equity. Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), if any, are credited or charged to income. We recorded a net transaction gain (loss) totaling $1.1 million, $1.9 million, and ($1.3) million in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax, related to foreign subsidiaries reflected in stockholders’ equity amounted to $8.6 million and $9.5 million, respectively.
 
Derivative Financial Instruments.  We monitor our exposure to various business risks including interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates and occasionally use derivative financial instruments to manage the impact of certain of these risks. At the inception of a new derivative, we designate the derivative as a cash flow or fair value hedge or we determine the derivative to be undesignated as a hedging instrument based on the underlying facts. We do not enter into derivative instruments for trading purposes.
 
New Accounting Standards.  In October 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued additional guidance on multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. The guidance provides amendments to the criteria for separating consideration in multiple-deliverable arrangements. It replaces the term “fair value” in the revenue allocation guidance with “selling price” to clarify that the allocation of revenue is based on entity-specific assumptions rather than assumptions of a marketplace participant, and they establish a selling price hierarchy for determining the selling price of a deliverable. The amendments eliminate the residual method of allocation and require that arrangement consideration be allocated at the inception of the arrangement to all deliverables using the relative selling price method, and they significantly expand the required disclosures related to multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. The amendments are effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or


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materially modified in fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2010 and we do not expect the impact of this additional guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
 
In December 2010, the FASB issued updated accounting guidance related to the calculation of the carrying amount of a reporting unit when performing the first step of a goodwill impairment test. Specifically, this update will require an entity to use an equity premise when performing the first step of a goodwill impairment test and if a reporting unit has a zero or negative carrying amount, the entity must assess and consider qualitative factors and whether it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. The new accounting guidance is effective for impairment tests performed during entities’ fiscal years (and interim periods within those years) that begin after December 15, 2010. Early application is not permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
 
In December 2010, the FASB issued updated accounting guidance to clarify that pro forma disclosures should be presented as if a business combination occurred at the beginning of the prior annual period for purposes of preparing both the current reporting period and the prior reporting period pro forma financial information. These disclosures should be accompanied by a narrative description about the nature and amount of material, nonrecurring pro forma adjustments. The new accounting guidance is effective for business combinations consummated in periods beginning after December 15, 2010, and should be applied prospectively as of the date of adoption. Early adoption is permitted. The impact of this adoption will be evaluated as business combinations occur.
 
Note 2 — Discontinued Operations
 
Discontinued operations includes the results of operations for Newpark Environmental Water Solutions, a business we exited in 2006.
 
         
    2008  
    (In thousands)  
 
Revenues
  $  
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes
    (1,479 )
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
    (842 )
 
3.   Inventories
 
Inventories consisted of the following items at December 31:
 
                 
    2010     2009  
    (In thousands)  
 
Raw materials and components:
               
Drilling fluids
  $ 122,490     $ 113,287  
Mats
    359       527  
                 
Total raw materials and components
    122,849       113,814  
Finished goods- mats
    179       1,681  
                 
Total
  $ 123,028     $ 115,495  
                 


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NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
4.   Property, Plant and Equipment
 
Our investment in property, plant and equipment consisted of the following at December 31:
 
                 
    2010     2009  
    (In thousands)  
 
Land
  $ 14,258     $ 14,262  
Buildings and improvements
    131,164       129,614  
Machinery and equipment
    192,747       189,094  
Mats (rental fleet)
    37,964       43,699  
Construction in progress
    4,535       1,467  
                 
      380,668       378,136  
Less accumulated depreciation
    (168,013 )     (153,511 )
                 
Property, plant and equipment, net
  $ 212,655     $ 224,625  
                 
 
Depreciation expense was $23.9 million, $24.8 million and $23.6 million in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
5.   Goodwill, Other Intangibles and Impairments of Long-Lived Assets
 
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment are as follows:
 
                         
          Mats and
       
    Fluids Systems
    Integrated
       
    & Engineering     Services     Total  
    (In thousands)        
 
Balance at December 31, 2008
  $ 45,339     $ 14,929     $ 60,268  
Effects of foreign currency
    2,008             2,008  
                         
Balance at December 31, 2009
    47,347       14,929       62,276  
Effects of foreign currency
    31             31  
                         
Balance at December 31, 2010
  $ 47,378     $ 14,929     $ 62,307  
                         
 
We have evaluated the carrying values of our goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets as of November 1, 2010. We determine the impairment of goodwill by comparing the carrying amounts of our reporting units with fair values, which we estimate using a combination of a market multiple and discounted cash flow approach. In completing this evaluation, we determined that no reporting unit has a fair value below its net carrying value and therefore, no impairment was required.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
Other intangible assets consist of the following:
 
                                                 
    December 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
    Gross
                Gross
             
    Carrying
    Accumulated
    Intangible
    Carrying
    Accumulated
    Intangible
 
    Amount     Amortization     Assets, Net     Amount     Amortization     Assets, Net  
    (In thousands)  
 
Technology related
  $ 7,409     $ (4,057 )   $ 3,352     $ 7,315     $ (3,634 )   $ 3,681  
Customer related
    9,524       (5,586 )     3,938       10,732       (4,828 )     5,904  
Employment related
    2,775       (1,805 )     970       2,733       (1,197 )     1,536  
                                                 
Total amortizing intangible assets
    19,708       (11,448 )     8,260       20,780       (9,659 )     11,121  
                                                 
Permits and licenses
    3,950             3,950       3,993             3,993  
Trademarks
    862             862       923             923  
                                                 
Total indefinite-lived intangible assets
    4,812             4,812       4,916             4,916  
                                                 
Total intangible assets
  $ 24,520     $ (11,448 )   $ 13,072     $ 25,696     $ (9,659 )   $ 16,037  
                                                 
 
Total amortization expense in 2010, 2009 and 2008 related to other intangible assets was $3.1 million, $3.3 million and $3.7 million, respectively.
 
Estimated future amortization expense for the years ended December 31 is as follows (in thousands):
 
         
2011
  $ 2,155  
2012
    1,617  
2013
    1,162  
2014
    747  
2015
    648  
Thereafter
    1,931  
         
Total
  $ 8,260  
         
 
6.   Financing arrangements
 
Financing arrangements consisted of the following at December 31, 2010 and 2009:
 
                 
    2010     2009  
    (In thousands)  
 
Senior Notes
  $ 172,500     $  
Term loan
          30,000  
Revolving credit facility
          85,000  
Foreign bank lines of credit
    1,458       6,901  
Other
    635       1,129  
                 
Total debt
  $ 174,593     $ 123,030  
Less: current portion
    (1,606 )     (17,220 )
                 
Long-term portion
  $ 172,987     $ 105,810  
                 
 
In October 2010, we completed the sale and issuance of Senior Notes due October 1, 2017 in the aggregate principal amount of $172.5 million. The Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.0% per year, payable semi-annually


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in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning April 1, 2011. Holders may convert the Senior Notes at their option at any time prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the October 1, 2017 maturity date. The conversion rate is initially 90.8893 shares of Company common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Senior Notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of $11.00 per share of common stock), subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. Upon conversion, the Senior Notes will be settled in shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company may not redeem the Senior Notes at its election prior to their maturity date.
 
We received net proceeds of $167.8 million from the Senior Notes issuance in October 2010, reduced by $4.7 million for the underwriters’ discounts and commissions, which were capitalized as part of the transaction. Following the October 2010 funding of this offering, net proceeds were used to fully repay the revolving credit facility balance and the $30.0 million term loan balance. Additionally, as a result of the repayment of the term loan, the cash flow hedge agreement was terminated and settled for $1.2 million, resulting in a $1.2 million charge to interest expense in 2010.
 
Our $150.0 million revolving credit facility (“Facility”) expires in December 2012. Under the terms of the Facility, we can elect to borrow at an interest rate either based on LIBOR plus a margin based on our consolidated leverage ratio, ranging from 400 to 750 basis points, or at an interest rate based on the greatest of: (a) prime rate, (b) the federal funds rate in effect plus 50 basis points, or (c) the Eurodollar rate for a Eurodollar Loan with a one-month interest period plus 100 basis points, in each case plus a margin ranging from 300 to 650 basis points. The applicable margin on LIBOR borrowings at December 31, 2010 was 400 basis points. In addition, we are required to pay a commitment fee on the unused portion of the Facility of 50 basis points. The Facility contains certain financial covenants including a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, a maximum consolidated leverage ratio, and a maximum funded debt-to-capitalization ratio. We were in compliance with these covenants as of December 31, 2010.
 
At December 31, 2010 no borrowings were outstanding under this Facility, and $3.6 million in letters of credit were issued and outstanding under our Facility leaving $146.4 million of availability at December 31, 2010. Additionally, we had $1.4 million in letters of credit outstanding relating to foreign operations.
 
The Facility is a senior secured obligation, secured by first liens on all of our U.S. tangible and intangible assets, including our accounts receivable and inventory. Additionally, a portion of the capital stock of our non-U.S. subsidiaries has also been pledged as collateral.
 
Our foreign Fluid Systems and Engineering subsidiaries in Italy and Brazil maintain local credit arrangements consisting primarily of lines of credit with several banks, which are renewed on an annual basis. We utilize local financing arrangements in our foreign operations in order to provide short-term local liquidity needs, as well as to reduce the net investment in foreign operations subject to foreign currency risk. Advances under these short-term credit arrangements are typically based on a percentage of the subsidiary’s accounts receivable or firm contracts with certain customers. The weighted average interest rate under these arrangements was 2.26% and 6.83% on total outstanding balances of $1.5 million and $6.9 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
 
We incurred interest expense of $10.3 million, including $1.2 million for the settlement of an interest rate swap agreement, $9.3 million and $10.9 million in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Scheduled maturities of all long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):
 
         
2012
  $ 67  
2013
    67  
2014
    67  
2015 and thereafter
    172,786  
         
Total
  $ 172,987  
         


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NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
7.   Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentrations of Credit Risk
 
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, receivables, payables, and debt. We believe the carrying values of these instruments, with the exception of our debt at December 31, 2010, approximated their fair values. At December 31, 2010, the estimated fair value of total debt is $159.1 million. The fair value of the Senior Notes at December 31, 2010 was based on quoted market prices.
 
Concentrations of Credit Risk
 
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash, trade accounts and notes receivable. At December 31, 2010, substantially all of our U.S. cash deposits are held in accounts at a financial institution with deposit ratings of Aa1 by Moody’s, AA- by Standard and Poor’s, and AA by Fitch. As part of our investment strategy, we perform periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of these financial institutions.
 
Accounts Receivable.  Accounts receivable at December 31, 2010 and 2009 include the following:
 
                 
    2010     2009  
    (In thousands)  
 
Gross trade receivables
  $ 193,349     $ 123,909  
Allowance for doubtful accounts
    (5,839 )     (5,969 )
                 
Net trade receivables
    187,510       117,940  
Other receivables
    9,289       4,446  
                 
Total receivables, net
  $ 196,799     $ 122,386  
                 
 
We derive a significant portion of our revenues from companies in the E&P industry, and our customer base is highly concentrated in major and independent oil and gas E&P companies operating in the markets that we serve. In 2010, approximately 50% of our consolidated revenues were derived from our 20 largest customers. We maintain an allowance for losses based upon the expected collectability of accounts receivable. Changes in this allowance for 2010, 2009 and 2008 are as follows:
 
                         
    2010     2009     2008  
    (In thousands)  
 
Balance at beginning of year
  $ 5,969     $ 4,259     $ 3,915  
Provision for uncollectible accounts
    478       2,301       2,664  
Write-offs, net of recoveries
    (608 )     (591 )     (2,320 )
                         
Balance at end of year
  $ 5,839     $ 5,969     $ 4,259  
                         
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
8.   Income Taxes
 
The provision for income taxes charged to continuing operations was as follows:
 
                         
    Year Ended December 31,  
    2010     2009     2008  
    (In thousands)  
 
Current tax (benefit) expense :
                       
U.S. Federal
  $ 1,110     $ (121 )   $ 817  
State
    1,868       (455 )     (9 )
Foreign
    6,427       5,438       5,706  
                         
Total current
    9,405       4,862       6,514  
                         
Deferred tax (benefit) expense :
                       
U.S. Federal
    17,532       (10,326 )     15,068  
State
    552       1,108       (252 )
Foreign
    (244 )     2,140       (1,284 )
                         
Total deferred
    17,840       (7,078 )     13,532  
                         
Total provision
  $ 27,245     $ (2,216 )   $ 20,046  
                         
 
The total provision was allocated to the following component of income (loss):
 
                         
    Year Ended December 31,  
    2010     2009     2008  
    (In thousands)  
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 27,245     $ (2,216 )   $ 20,046  
Loss from discontinued operations
                (637 )
                         
Total provision
  $ 27,245     $ (2,216 )   $ 19,409  
                         
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes was as follows:
 
                         
    Year Ended December 31,  
    2010     2009     2008  
    (In thousands)  
 
U.S. 
  $ 52,608     $ (31,868 )   $ 45,088  
Foreign
    16,263       9,079       14,258  
                         
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
  $ 68,871     $ (22,789 )   $ 59,346  
                         


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NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
The effective income tax rate is reconciled to the statutory federal income tax rate as follows:
 
                         
    Year Ended December 31,  
    2010     2009     2008  
 
Income tax (benefit) expense at federal statutory rate
    35.0 %     (35.0 )%     35.0 %
Nondeductible expenses
    1.9 %     2.3 %     2.0 %
Nondeductible stock based compensation expense
          3.0 %      
Different rates on earnings of foreign operations
    (2.6 )%     (5.7 )%     (2.2 )%
Tax exempt foreign earnings due to tax holidays
    (0.6 )%     (3.7 )%     (1.4 )%
Benefit of foreign interest deductible in U.S. 
          (2.0 )%     (0.8 )%
Increase in valuation allowance
    2.2 %     17.5 %     1.6 %
Tax on undistributed earnings
    0.2 %     2.6 %      
Foreign exchange gain
          2.6 %      
Foreign tax withholdings
    0.4 %     4.0 %      
State tax expense, net
    2.6 %     3.6 %     (0.4 )%
Other
    0.5 %     1.1 %      
                         
Total income tax expense (benefit)
    39.6 %     (9.7 )%     33.8 %
                         
 
Temporary differences and carryforwards which give rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:
 
                 
    2010     2009  
    (In thousands)  
 
Deferred tax assets:
               
Net operating losses
  $ 27,581     $ 46,009  
Accruals not currently deductible
    12,343       6,710  
Bad debts
    2,044       2,054  
Alternative minimum tax credits
    5,606       4,735  
Foreign tax credits
    2,150       2,150  
Other
    4,043       3,534  
                 
Total deferred tax assets
    53,767       65,192  
Valuation allowance
    (20,459 )     (19,485 )
                 
Total deferred tax assets, net of allowances
    33,308       45,707  
                 
Deferred tax liabilities:
               
Accelerated depreciation and amortization
    32,182       28,610  
Other
    5,212       3,152  
                 
Total deferred tax liabilities
    37,394       31,762  
                 
Total net deferred tax assets (liabilities)
  $ (4,086 )   $ 13,945  
                 
Current portion of deferred tax assets
  $ 27,654     $ 7,457  
Non current portion of deferred tax assets
    3       8,986  
Current portion of deferred tax liabilities
    (194 )     (415 )
Non current portion of deferred tax liabilities
    (31,549 )     (2,083 )
                 
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)
  $ (4,086 )   $ 13,945  
                 


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For U.S. federal income tax purposes, we have net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) of approximately $24.0 million that, if not used, will expire in 2030. We also have approximately $5.6 million of alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards, which are not subject to expiration and are available to offset future regular income taxes subject to certain limitations. Additionally, for state income tax purposes, we have NOLs of approximately $237 million available to reduce future state taxable income. These NOLs expire in varying amounts beginning in year 2011 through 2029. Foreign NOLs of approximately $21.5 million are available to reduce future taxable income, some of which expire beginning in 2015.
 
The realization of our net deferred tax assets is dependent on our ability to generate taxable income in future periods. At December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, we have recorded a valuation allowance in the amount of $20.5 million and $19.5 million, respectively, related to state and foreign NOL carryforwards.
 
Unremitted foreign earnings permanently reinvested abroad upon which deferred income taxes have not been provided aggregated approximately $67.9 million and $52.3 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. We have the ability and intent to leave these foreign earnings permanently reinvested abroad.
 
We operate in a foreign tax jurisdiction which has granted tax holidays, which will terminate in 2011. The current tax benefit in 2010 and 2009 attributable to these holidays was $0.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively, both of which were $0.01 per share.
 
We file an income tax return in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various state and foreign jurisdictions. We are no longer subject to income tax examinations for substantially all tax jurisdictions for years prior to 1999.
 
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending provision for uncertain tax positions is as follows:
 
                         
    2010     2009     2008  
    (In thousands)  
 
Balance at January 1
  $ 750     $ 750     $ 750  
Additions for tax positions of prior years
    818              
                         
Balance at December 31
  $ 1,568     $ 750     $ 750  
                         
 
The provision for uncertain tax positions, if recognized, would affect the annual effective tax rate. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in operating expenses. The Company accrued $0.2 million for interest and penalties in 2010.
 
9.   Capital Stock
 
Common stock
 
Changes in outstanding Common Stock for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 were as follows:
 
                         
    2010     2009     2008  
    (In thousands of shares)  
 
Outstanding, beginning of year
    91,673       91,140       90,215  
Shares issued upon exercise of options
    677       18       309  
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan
          32       63  
Shares issued for grants of time vested restricted stock
    773       229       443  
Shares issued upon vesting of performance units
    20       254       110  
                         
Outstanding, end of year
    93,143       91,673       91,140  
                         


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Preferred stock and Warrant
 
We are authorized to issue up to 1,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value. There was no outstanding preferred stock at December 31, 2010, 2009 or 2008.
 
On June 1, 2000, we completed the sale of 120,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value per share (the “Series B Preferred Stock”), and a warrant (the “Series B Warrant”) to purchase up to 1,900,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $10.075 per share, subject to anti-dilution adjustments. Prior to 2006, all outstanding shares of the Series B Preferred Stock were converted to common stock. The Series B Warrant was originally issued with a seven year life, expiring June 1, 2007. This warrant contains certain registration provisions, which, if not met, reduce the exercise price of the warrant by 2.5%, for each year we are not in compliance with the registration requirements, and extend the term of the warrant. Effective May 1, 2009, we became compliant with the registration requirements for the warrant. Previously, because of a restatement of our earnings which occurred in 2006, we were not in compliance with these requirements which resulted in adjustments to the exercise price and extended the term of the warrant. As of December 31, 2010, the Series B Warrant, as adjusted for certain anti-dilution provisions, remains outstanding and provides for the right to purchase up to approximately 2.1 million shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $8.97, and expires in February 2012.
 
Treasury stock
 
During 2008, our Board of Directors approved a plan authorizing the repurchase of up to $25.0 million of our outstanding shares of common stock. During 2008, 2,618,195 shares were repurchased for an aggregate price of approximately $15.1 million. No additional purchases were made under this plan in 2009 or 2010. During 2010, 2009 and 2008, 27,134, 104,824 and 28,214 shares were repurchased, respectively, for an aggregate price of $0.2 million, $0.3 million and $0.2 million, respectively, representing employee shares surrendered in lieu of taxes under vesting of restricted stock awards.
 
All of the shares repurchased are held as treasury stock. During 2010 and 2009, 59,804 and 23,468 shares of treasury stock were re-issued, respectively, pursuant to our employee stock purchase plan. We record treasury stock purchases under the cost method whereby the entire cost of the acquired stock is recorded as treasury stock.


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10.   Earnings per Share
 
The following table presents the reconciliation of the numerator and denominator for calculating earnings per share:
 
                         
    Year Ended December 31,  
    2010     2009     2008  
    (In thousands, except per share data)  
 
Basic EPS:
                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 41,626     $ (20,573 )   $ 38,458  
                         
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    89,103       88,500       88,987  
                         
Basic income (loss) per common share
  $ 0.47     $ (0.23 )   $ 0.43  
                         
Diluted EPS:
                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 41,626     $ (20,573 )   $ 38,458  
Assumed conversions of Senior Notes
    1,138              
                         
Adjusted net income (loss)
  $ 42,764     $ (20,573 )   $ 38,458  
                         
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding-basic
    89,103       88,500       88,987  
Add: Net effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock awards
    790             232  
Dilutive effect of Senior Notes
    3,824              
                         
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    93,717       88,500       89,219  
                         
Diluted income (loss) per share
  $ 0.46     $ (0.23 )   $ 0.43  
                         
Stock options and warrants excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share because anti-dilutive for the period
    3,913       6,613       4,674  
                         
 
11.   Stock Based Compensation and Other Benefit Plans
 
The following describes stockholder approved plans utilized by the Company for the issuance of stock based awards.
 
2003 Long-Term Incentive Plan
 
Our stockholders approved the 2003 Long Term Incentive Plan (“2003 Plan”) in June 2003. Under the 2003 Plan, awards of performance-based restricted stock units are made at the beginning of overlapping three-year performance periods. These awards vest and become payable in our common stock if certain performance criteria are met over the three-year performance period. Subject to adjustment upon a stock split, stock dividend or other recapitalization event, the maximum number of shares of common stock that may be issued under the 2003 Plan is 1,000,000. The common stock issued under the 2003 Plan will be from authorized but un-issued shares of our common stock, although shares re-acquired due to forfeitures or any other reason may be re-issued under the 2003 Plan. At December 31, 2010, 195,533 shares remained available for award under the 2003 Plan.
 
2004 Non-Employee Directors’ Incentive Compensation Plan
 
In June 2004, our stockholders approved the 2004 Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Option Plan (“2004 Plan”). During 2007, stockholders approved the amended and restated 2004 Plan (renamed the 2004 Non-Employee Directors’ Incentive Compensation Plan) which authorizes grants of restricted stock to non-employee directors instead of stock options. In 2010, each non-employee director received $125,000 in restricted stock (valued as of the


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date of the annual stockholder’s meeting), upon their election or re-election. At December 31, 2010, 433,543 shares remained available for award under the amended 2004 Plan.
 
2006 Equity Incentive Plan
 
In December 2006, our stockholders approved the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan ( “2006 Plan”), pursuant to which the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors (“Compensation Committee”) may grant to key employees, including executive officers and other corporate and divisional officers, a variety of forms of equity-based compensation, including options to purchase shares of common stock, shares of restricted common stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, other stock-based awards, and performance-based awards. During 2009, the 2006 Plan was amended to increase the number of shares available for issuance under the 2006 Plan to 5,000,000. At December 31, 2010, 473,940 shares remained available for award under the 2006 Plan, as amended.
 
The Compensation Committee approves the granting of all stock based compensation to employees, utilizing shares available under the 2003 Plan and 2006 Plan. Stock based awards are granted in a variety of forms, including stock options and performance-based restricted stock units. The Committee also grants other stock based awards to non-executive employees including cash-settled stock appreciation rights and cash-settled performance-based restricted stock equivalents, which are not part of the plans outlined above and are not available to executives or non-employee directors. Activity under each of these programs is described below.
 
Stock Options & Cash-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights
 
Stock options granted by the Compensation Committee are generally granted with a three or four year vesting period and a term of ten years. During 2010, 12,533 options were granted with a three year vesting period and a ten year term. The exercise price of each stock option granted was equal to the fair market value on the date of grant.
 
The following table summarizes activity for our outstanding stock options for the year ended December 31, 2010:
 
                                 
                Weighted-
       
                Average
       
          Weighted-
    Remaining
       
          Average
    Contractual
    Aggregate
 
    Shares     Exercise Price     Life (Years)     Intrinsic Value  
 
Outstanding at beginning of period
    4,979,954     $ 5.31                  
Granted
    12,533       5.61                  
Exercised
    (677,538 )     5.30                  
Expired or cancelled
    (413,717 )     4.10                  
                                 
Outstanding at end of period
    3,901,232     $ 5.44       6.80     $ 5,695,856  
                                 
Options exercisable at end of period
    2,080,780     $ 6.91       5.44     $ 1,029,965  
                                 
 
We estimated the fair value of options granted on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, with the following weighted average assumptions:
 
                         
    Year Ended December 31,
    2010   2009   2008
 
Risk-free interest rate
    1.99 %     2.93 %     3.50 %
Expected life of the option in years
    5.22       5.22       5.22  
Expected volatility
    62.5 %     62.5 %     47.2 %
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The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield on a U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issue with a remaining term equal to the expected term of the option. The expected life of the option is based on observed historical patterns. The expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the price of our common stock. The dividend yield is based on the projected annual dividend payment per share divided by the stock price at the date of grant, which is zero because we have not paid dividends for several years and do not expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future.
 
The following table summarizes information about the weighted-average exercise price and the weighted-average grant date fair value of stock options granted:
 
                         
    Year Ended December 31,
    2010   2009   2008
 
Weighted-average exercise price of the stock on the date of grant
  $ 5.61     $ 3.31     $ 7.87  
Weighted-average grant date fair value on the date of grant
  $ 3.08     $ 1.85     $ 3.65  
 
All stock options granted for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 reflected an exercise price equal to the market value of the stock on the date of grant.
 
The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $1.9 million, $0.0 and $0.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, while cash from option exercises totaled $3.6 million, $0.0 and $1.8 million, respectively.
 
The following table summarizes activity for outstanding cash-settled stock appreciation rights for the year-ended December 31, 2010:
 
         
    Rights  
 
Outstanding at the beginning of the period
    661,100  
Exercised
    (99,334 )
Forfeited
    (15,966 )
         
Outstanding at the end of the period
    545,800  
         
Exercisable at end of period
    331,883  
         
 
During 2010, there were no additional grants of cash-settled stock appreciation rights. The remaining outstanding cash-settled stock appreciation rights, if vested and exercised, will ultimately be settled in cash for the difference between market value of our outstanding shares at the date of exercise, and $7.89. As such, the projected cash settlement is adjusted each period based upon an updated Black-Scholes options pricing model, adjusted for the ending fair market value of the underlying stock. At December 31, 2010, the fair market value of each cash-settled stock appreciation right was $0.31, resulting in a liability of $0.1 million.
 
Total compensation cost recognized for stock options and cash-settled stock appreciation rights during the years-ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 was $1.8 million, $2.9 million and $2.2 million, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, we recognized tax benefits resulting from the exercise of stock options totaling $0.6 million, $0.0 million and $0.2 million, respectively.
 
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units & Cash-Settled Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
 
The Compensation Committee may use various business criteria to set the performance objectives for awards of performance-based restricted stock units. For awards made during 2008 and 2009, the Compensation Committee determined that our cumulative earnings per share for the three-year performance period ending December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2011, respectively are the performance criterion for vesting in the award shares. Partial vesting occurs when our performance achieves “expected” levels, and full vesting occurs if our performance is at the “over-achievement” level, as measured over the entire three-year performance period. No shares vest if our performance


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level is below the “expected” level and straight-line interpolation will be used to determine vesting if performance is between “expected” and “over-achievement” levels. No performance-based awards were granted during 2010.
 
The following table summarizes activity for outstanding performance-based restricted stock units for the year-ended December 31, 2010:
 
                 
          Weighted-
 
          Average
 
          Grant Date
 
Nonvested Shares (Performance-Based)
  Shares     Fair Value  
 
Outstanding at beginning of the period
    1,088,980     $ 5.74  
Forfeited
    (380,700 )     7.39  
                 
Outstanding at the end of the period
    708,280     $ 4.88  
                 
 
Subsequent to December 31, 2010, 242,500 shares were forfeited related to the three-year performance period ending December 31, 2010 as performance objectives were not achieved.
 
The following table summarizes activity for outstanding cash-settled performance-based restricted stock units for the year-ended December 31, 2010:
 
         
Nonvested Shares (Cash-Settled Performance Based)
  Shares  
 
Outstanding at beginning of the period
    265,800  
Forfeited
    (5,800 )
         
Outstanding at the end of the period
    260,000  
         
 
Subsequent to December 31, 2010, the 260,000 shares remaining under this award were forfeited related to the three-year performance period ending December 31, 2010, as performance objectives were not achieved.
 
Total compensation cost (income) recognized for performance-based restricted stock units and cash-settled performance based restricted stock units was ($0.6) million and $2.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 respectively. The 2009 income of ($0.6) million reflects the reversal of the previous liability for these awards, based on the revised forecast of performance criteria for the three year measurement periods. No compensation cost was recognized during 2010 for these awards.
 
Restricted Stock Awards
 
Time-vested restricted stock awards are periodically granted to key employees, including grants for employment inducements, as well as to members of our Board of Directors. Employee awards provide for vesting periods ranging from three to five years. Non-employee director grants fully vest at the one year anniversary from the date of grant. Upon vesting of these grants, shares are issued to award recipients. The following table summarizes activity for our outstanding time-vesting restricted stock awards for the year-ended December 31, 2010.
 
                 
          Weighted-
 
          Average
 
          Grant Date
 
Nonvested Shares (Time-Vesting)
  Shares     Fair Value  
 
Nonvested at January 1, 2010
    358,820     $ 5.10  
Granted
    787,000       5.88  
Vested
    (283,820 )     4.55  
Forfeited
    (14,307 )     5.61  
                 
Nonvested at December 31, 2010
    847,693     $ 6.00  
                 


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Total compensation cost recognized for restricted stock awards was $1.8 million, $1.4 million and $1.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 respectively. Total unrecognized compensation cost at December 31, 2010 related to restricted stock awards is approximately $3.7 million which is expected to be recognized over the next 2.3 years. During the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, the total fair value of shares vested was $1.2 million $0.6 million and $2.5 million, respectively.
 
For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, we recognized tax benefits resulting from the vesting of share awards totaling $0.6 million, $0.4 million and $0.4 million, respectively.
 
Defined Contribution Plan
 
Substantially all of our U.S. employees are covered by a defined contribution plan (“401(k) Plan”). Employees may voluntarily contribute up to 50% of compensation, as defined in the 401(k) Plan. Participants’ contributions, up to 3% of compensation, are matched 100% by us, and the participants’ contributions, from 3% to 6% of compensation, are matched 50% by us. Under the 401(k) Plan, our cash contributions were $1.7 million, $1.5 million and $2.7 million in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. During 2009, we executed cost reduction programs which included the temporary elimination of our 401(k) matching for U.S. employees beginning in the second quarter of 2009 and did not resume until March 2010.
 
12.   Segment and Related Information
 
Our Company consists of three reportable segments, which offer different products and services to a relatively homogenous customer base. The reportable segments include: Fluids Systems and Engineering, Mats and Integrated Services, and Environmental Services. Intersegment revenues are generally recorded at cost for items which are included in inventory of the purchasing segment, and at standard markups for items which are included in cost of revenues of the purchasing segment. All intersegment revenues and related profits have been eliminated.
 
Fluids Systems and Engineering — Our Fluids Systems and Engineering business offers customized solutions including highly technical drilling projects involving complex subsurface conditions, such as horizontal directional, geologically deep or deep water drilling. These projects require increased monitoring and critical engineering support of the fluids system during the drilling process. We provide drilling fluids products and technical services to the North American, European, North African, and the Brazilian market. We also provide completion fluids services and equipment rental to customers in Oklahoma and Texas.
 
We also have industrial mineral grinding operations which are included in our Fluids Systems and Engineering business. The operation grinds barite, a mineral used in drilling fluids products. In addition to providing this critical raw material for our drilling fluids products, the grinding operation also sells barite and other industrial minerals to third parties. Together, our drilling fluids and mineral grinding operations serve to comprise the Fluids Systems and Engineering reportable segment.
 
Mats and Integrated Services — This segment provides mat rentals and related well site services to E&P customers in the Northeast U.S. regions, onshore U.S. Gulf Coast and Western Colorado, as well as mat rentals to the utility industry in the U.K., which provide environmental protection and ensure all-weather access to sites with unstable soil conditions common to these areas. This segment also manufactures our DuraBaseTM composite mat system for sales into domestic and international markets as well as for use in our domestic rental operations. The principal customers are major independent and multi-national E&P companies.
 
Environmental Services — This segment provides disposal services for both oilfield E&P waste and industrial waste. The primary method used for disposal is low pressure injection into environmentally secure geologic formations deep underground. This segment operates in the U.S. Gulf Coast and West Texas markets.


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NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments is shown in the following tables:
 
                         
    Year Ended December 31,  
    2010     2009     2008  
    (In thousands)  
 
Revenues
                       
Fluids Systems & Engineering
  $ 597,795     $ 409,450     $ 706,288  
Mats & Integrated Services
    69,397       37,476       89,654  
Environmental Services
    48,762       43,349       62,408  
                         
Total Revenues
  $ 715,954     $ 490,275     $ 858,350  
                         
Depreciation and Amortization
                       
Fluids Systems & Engineering
  $ 15,253     $ 13,739     $ 11,967  
Mats & Integrated Services
    7,672       10,309       10,603  
Environmental Services
    3,169       3,339       4,142  
Corporate Office
    916       751       631  
                         
Total Depreciation and Amortization
  $ 27,010     $ 28,138     $ 27,343  
                         
Operating Income (loss)
                       
Fluids Systems & Engineering
  $ 56,234     $ 1,994     $ 87,249  
Mats & Integrated Services
    26,684       (7,840 )     1,846  
Environmental Services
    13,447       7,711       9,031  
Corporate Office
    (18,361 )     (17,190 )     (26,630 )
                         
Operating Income (loss)
  $ 78,004     $ (15,325 )   $ 71,496  
                         
Segment Assets
                       
Fluids Systems & Engineering
  $ 476,677     $ 409,054     $ 494,477  
Mats & Integrated Services
    79,957       77,868       99,123  
Environmental Services
    69,058       66,966       80,222  
Corporate
    111,650       31,226       39,857  
                         
Total Assets
  $ 737,342     $ 585,114     $ 713,679  
                         
Capital Expenditures
                       
Fluids Systems & Engineering
  $ 7,033     $ 12,748     $ 17,111  
Mats & Integrated Services
    2,253       4,604       2,922  
Environmental Services
    738       865       1,852  
Corporate
    2,110       326       609  
                         
Total Capital Expenditures
  $ 12,134     $ 18,544     $ 22,494  
                         


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The following table sets forth information about our operations by geographic area. Revenues by geographic location are determined based on the location in which services are rendered or products are sold.
 
                         
    Year Ended December 31,  
    2010     2009     2008  
    (In thousands)  
 
Revenue
                       
United States
  $ 516,786     $ 334,986     $ 692,247  
Canada
    23,846       13,432       26,620  
Europe and North Africa
    113,295       115,926       123,174  
Brazil and Mexico
    62,027       25,931       16,309  
                         
Total Revenue
  $ 715,954     $ 490,275     $ 858,350  
                         
Long-Lived Assets
                       
United States
  $ 243,194     $ 253,630     $ 270,893  
Canada
    12,334       12,075       10,733  
Europe and North Africa
    26,380       27,076       22,285  
Brazil and Mexico
    14,904       14,735       6,092  
                         
Total Long-Lived Assets
  $ 296,812     $ 307,516     $ 310,003  
                         
 
No single customer accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated revenues for years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 or 2008.
 
13.   Supplemental Cash Flow and Other Information
 
Included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities at December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, were capital expenditures of $2.3 million, $1.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively.
 
Accrued liabilities at December 31, 2010 and 2009 were $43.2 million and $25.3 million respectively. The balance in 2010 included $15.4 million for employee incentives and $5.8 million for value added, goods and service taxes related to foreign jurisdictions.
 
During the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, we did not finance the acquisition of property, plant and equipment with capital leases.
 
14.   Commitments and Contingencies
 
In the ordinary course of conducting our business, we become involved in litigation and other claims from private party actions, as well as judicial and administrative proceedings involving governmental authorities at the federal, state and local levels. In the opinion of management, any liability in these matters should not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
 
Leases
 
We lease various manufacturing facilities, warehouses, office space, machinery and equipment, including transportation equipment, under operating leases with remaining terms ranging from one to twenty years, with various renewal options. Substantially all leases require payment of taxes, insurance and maintenance costs in addition to rental payments. Total rental expenses for all operating leases were approximately $25.4 million, $29.4 million and $32.6 million for the years ending 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.


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NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
Future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases, with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year are included in the table below. Future minimum payments under capital leases are not significant.
 
         
    (In thousands)  
 
2011
  $ 18,089  
2012
    11,344  
2013
    6,308  
2014
    2,874  
2015
    1,197  
Thereafter
    632  
         
    $ 40,444  
         
 
Other
 
In conjunction with our insurance programs, we had established letters of credit in favor of certain insurance companies in the amount of $3.6 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009. In addition, as of December 31, 2009, we had established other letters of credit in favor of our suppliers in the amount of $6.3 million. We also had $8.6 million and $8.5 million in guarantee obligations in connection with facility closure bonds and other performance bonds issued by insurance companies outstanding as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
 
In our industrial minerals business, we have purchase obligations for barite, a critical raw material in drilling fluids products which totaled $11.1 million at December 31, 2010, in which all purchases will be made in 2011.
 
Other than normal operating leases for office and warehouse space, barges, rolling stock and other pieces of operating equipment, we do not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements or special purpose entities. As such, we are not materially exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in such financing arrangements.
 
We are self-insured for health claims, subject to certain “stop loss” insurance policies. Claims in excess of $200,000 per incident are insured by third-party insurers. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, we had accrued liabilities of $1.2 million for unpaid claims incurred, based on historical experience. These estimated claims are expected to be paid within one year of their occurrence.
 
We are self-insured for certain workers’ compensation, auto and general liability claims up to a certain policy limit. Claims in excess of $750,000 are insured by third-party reinsurers. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, we had accrued a liability of $2.5 million and $1.9 million, respectively, for the uninsured portion of claims.
 
We maintain accrued liabilities for asset retirement obligations, which represent obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the normal operation of the long-lived asset. Our asset retirement obligations primarily relate to repair cost obligations associated with the return of leased barges as well as required expenditures associated with owned and leased facilities. Upon settlement of the liability, a gain or loss for any difference between the settlement amount and the liability recorded is recognized. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, we had accrued asset retirement obligations of $1.9 million and $1.0 million, respectively.


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NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
15.   Supplemental Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
 
                                 
    Quarter Ended
    First
  Second
  Third
  Fourth
    Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter
    (In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Fiscal Year 2010
                               
Revenues
  $ 160,798     $ 181,352     $ 179,278     $ 194,526  
Operating income
    13,709       19,896       19,532 (1)     24,867  
Net income
    7,782       10,840       8,234       14,770  
Net income per share:
                               
Basic
    0.09       0.12       0.09       0.16  
Diluted
    0.09       0.12       0.09       0.15  
Fiscal Year 2009
                               
Revenues
  $ 126,938     $ 109,599     $ 118,208     $ 135,530  
Operating (loss) income
    (12,779 )     (9,922 )     2,238 (2)     5,138  
Net (loss) income
    (12,004 )     (8,787 )     202       16  
Net (loss) income per share:
                               
Basic
    (0.14 )     (0.10 )     0.00       0.00  
Diluted
    (0.14 )     (0.10 )     0.00       0.00  
 
 
(1) Includes $2.2 million of income reflecting proceeds from the settlement of a lawsuit.
 
(2) Includes $2.3 million of other income, reflecting proceeds of business interruption insurance claims related to hurricanes in 2008.
 
16.   Subsequent Event
 
On March 4, 2011, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the drilling fluids and engineering services unit of Rheochem PLC, a publicly-traded Australian-based oil and gas company. Rheochem provides drilling fluids and related engineering services to the oil and gas exploration and geothermal industries with operations in Australia, New Zealand and India. Under the terms of the agreement, we will pay approximately A$23.8 million at closing, subject to typical adjustments for working capital. Additional consideration may be payable based on financial results of the acquired business over a one-year earnout period, up to a maximum total consideration of A$45 million. Newpark expects to fund the acquisition price, including any earnout payment, from cash on hand. In the most recently completed fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, Rheochem PLC’s drilling fluid services segment generated revenues of A$20.3 million. This acquisition is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2011.
 
17.   Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financials
 
In May 2010, we filed a “shelf” registration statement on Form S-3 (“Form S-3”) registering up to $200 million in securities that may be issued by the Company from time to time. In October 2010, we completed our offering of Senior Notes under this “shelf” registration statement (see “Note 6 Financing Arrangements” for additional information). While our Senior Notes did not include subsidiary guarantees, under our remaining “shelf” registration statement, we may in the future issue additional debt securities registered pursuant to the Form S-3 that are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of the Company, as identified in the Form S-3 and primarily consisting of our U.S. subsidiaries. As a result, we are required to present consolidating financial information regarding the guarantors and non-guarantors of the securities in accordance with SEC Regulation S-X Rule 3-10. As specified in Rule 3-10, the condensed consolidating balance sheets, results of operations, and


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
statements of cash flows presented on the following pages meet the requirements for financial statements of the issuer and each guarantor of the debt securities because the guarantors are all direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of Newpark Resources, Inc., and all of the guarantees are full and unconditional on a joint and several basis. The condensed consolidating balance sheets as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and condensed consolidating statements of operations and statements of cash flows for the years ended 2010, 2009 and 2008 are as follows:
 
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
 
                                         
    December 31, 2010  
          Guarantor
    Non-Guarantor
    Consolidating
       
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Entries     Consolidated  
    (In thousands)  
 
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 68,128     $ (4,290 )   $ 19,172     $     $ 83,010  
Receivables, net
    789       122,827       73,183             196,799  
Inventories
          83,434       39,594             123,028  
Deferred tax asset
    16,572       10,351       731             27,654  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    2,121       2,279       5,636             10,036  
                                         
Total current assets
    87,610       214,601       138,316             440,527  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    6,991       180,743       24,921             212,655  
Goodwill
          38,237       24,070             62,307  
Other intangible assets, net
          10,562       2,510             13,072  
Other assets
    8,316       594       1,621       (1,750 )     8,781  
Investment in subsidiaries
    180,700       29,283             (209,983 )      
                                         
Total assets
  $ 283,617     $ 474,020     $ 191,438     $ (211,733 )   $ 737,342  
                                         
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Foreign bank lines of credit
  $     $     $ 1,458     $     $ 1,458  
Current maturities of long-term debt
                148             148  
Accounts payable
    2,083       38,516       25,717             66,316  
Accrued liabilities
    16,470       11,094       15,670             43,234  
                                         
Total current liabilities
    18,553       49,610       42,993             111,156  
Long-term debt, less current portion
    172,500             487             172,987  
Deferred tax liability
          31,785       1,514       (1,750 )     31,549  
Other noncurrent liabilities
    2,043       10       2,250             4,303  
Net intercompany (receivable) payable
    (326,826 )     254,541       72,285              
                                         
Total liabilities
    (133,730 )     335,946       119,529       (1,750 )     319,995  
Common stock
    931       24,557       29,110       (53,667 )     931  
Paid-in capital
    468,503       56,417       3       (56,420 )     468,503  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    8,581             14,826       (14,826 )     8,581  
Retained (deficit) earnings
    (45,034 )     57,100       27,970       (85,070 )     (45,034 )
Treasury stock, at cost
    (15,634 )                       (15,634 )
                                         
Total stockholders’ equity
    417,347       138,074       71,909       (209,983 )     417,347  
                                         
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 283,617     $ 474,020     $ 191,438     $ (211,733 )   $ 737,342  
                                         


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
                                         
    December 31, 2009  
          Guarantor
    Non-Guarantor
    Consolidating
       
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Entries     Consolidated  
    (In thousands)  
 
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 162     $     $ 11,372     $     $ 11,534  
Receivables, net
    9       72,985       49,392             122,386  
Inventories
          72,197       43,298             115,495  
Deferred tax asset
    155       7,091       211             7,457  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    1,937       2,384       7,419             11,740  
                                         
Total current assets
    2,263       154,657       111,692             268,612  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    3,766       194,902       25,957             224,625  
Goodwill
          38,237       24,039             62,276  
Other intangible assets, net
          13,249       2,788             16,037  
Deferred tax and other assets
    38,379       680       1,151       (26,646 )     13,564  
Investment in subsidiaries
    93,860       26,171             (120,031 )      
                                         
Total assets
  $ 138,268     $ 427,896     $ 165,627     $ (146,677 )   $ 585,114  
                                         
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Foreign bank lines of credit
  $     $     $ 6,901     $     $ 6,901  
Current maturities of long-term debt
    10,000       107       212             10,319  
Accounts payable
    1,195       38,317       23,480             62,992  
Accrued liabilities
    7,940       7,945       9,405             25,290  
                                         
Total current liabilities
    19,135       46,369       39,998             105,502  
Long-term debt, less current portion
    105,000             810             105,810  
Deferred tax liability
          27,437       1,292       (26,646 )     2,083  
Other noncurrent liabilities
    1,782       10       1,905             3,697  
Net intercompany (receivable) payable
    (356,257 )     295,408       60,849              
                                         
Total liabilities
    (230,340 )     369,224       104,854       (26,646 )     217,092  
Common stock
    917       24,907       25,945       (50,852 )     917  
Paid-in capital
    460,544       56,423       3       (56,426 )     460,544  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    5,230             17,241       (13,836 )     8,635  
Retained (deficit) earnings
    (82,669 )     (22,658 )     17,584       1,083       (86,660 )
Treasury stock, at cost
    (15,414 )                       (15,414 )
                                         
Total stockholders equity
    368,608       58,672       60,773       (120,031 )     368,022  
                                         
Total liabilities and stockholders equity
  $ 138,268     $ 427,896     $ 165,627     $ (146,677 )   $ 585,114  
                                         


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NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
                                         
    Year Ended December 31, 2010  
          Guarantor
    Non-Guarantor
    Consolidating
       
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Entries     Consolidated  
    (In thousands)  
 
Revenues
  $     $ 518,665     $ 197,289     $     $ 715,954  
Cost of revenues
          416,242       160,678             576,920  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    18,369       28,324       17,464             64,157  
Other operating income, net
    (11 )     (3,421 )     305             (3,127 )
                                         
Operating (loss) income
    (18,358 )     77,520       18,842             78,004  
Foreign currency exchange loss (gain)
          (4 )     (1,130 )           (1,134 )
Interest expense
    9,915       20       332             10,267  
Intercompany interest (income) expense
          (2,941 )     2,941              
                                         
(Loss) income from operations before income taxes
    (28,273 )     80,445       16,699             68,871  
Provision for income taxes
    (11,471 )     32,838       5,878             27,245  
Equity in income of subsidiaries
    58,428       10,367             (68,795 )      
                                         
Net income
  $ 41,626     $ 57,974     $ 10,821     $ (68,795 )   $ 41,626  
                                         
 
                                         
    Year Ended December 31, 2009  
          Guarantor
    Non-Guarantor
    Consolidating
       
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Entries     Consolidated  
    (In thousands)  
 
Revenues
  $     $ 334,981     $ 155,294     $     $ 490,275  
Cost of revenues
          319,774       127,850             447,624  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    17,183       27,348       16,674             61,205  
Other income, net
          (2,549 )     (680 )           (3,229 )
                                         
Operating (loss) income
    (17,183 )     (9,592 )     11,450               (15,325 )
Foreign currency exchange gain
          (49 )     (1,821 )           (1,870 )
Interest expense (income), net
    9,121       (72 )     285             9,334  
Intercompany interest (income) expense
    (1,374 )     (2,539 )     3,913              
                                         
(Loss) income from operations before income taxes
    (24,930 )     (6,932 )     9,073             (22,789 )
Provision for income taxes
    (6,941 )     (1,932 )     6,657             (2,216 )
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries
    (2,584 )     7,379             (4,795 )      
                                         
Net (loss) income
  $ (20,573 )   $ 2,379     $ 2,416     $ (4,795 )   $ (20,573 )
                                         
 


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NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
                                         
    Year Ended December 31, 2008  
          Guarantor
    Non-guarantor
    Consolidating
       
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Entries     Consolidated  
    (In thousands)  
 
Revenues
  $     $ 692,210     $ 166,140     $     $ 858,350  
Cost of revenues
          569,886       133,544             703,430  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    26,628       40,346       14,420             81,394  
Other (income) expense, net
    (10 )     2,492       (452 )           2,030  
                                         
Operating (loss) income
    (26,618 )     79,486       18,628             71,496  
Foreign currency exchange loss
          179       1,090             1,269  
Interest expense
    10,200       45       636             10,881  
Intercompany interest (income) expense
    (1,416 )     (1,237 )     2,653              
                                         
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes
    (35,402 )     80,499       14,249             59,346  
Provision for income taxes
    (12,900 )     28,738       4,208             20,046  
                                         
(Loss) income from continuing operations
    (22,502 )     51,761       10,041             39,300  
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax
          (924 )     82             (842 )
Equity in income of subsidiaries
    60,960       11,380             (72,340 )      
                                         
Net (loss) income
  $ 38,458     $ 62,217     $ 10,123     $ (72,340 )   $ 38,458  
                                         

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
                                 
    Year Ended December 31, 2010  
          Guarantor
    Non-Guarantor
       
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Consolidated  
    (In thousands)  
 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activitites
  $ (15,551 )   $ 36,033     $ 10,994     $ 31,476  
                                 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (2,109 )     (4,482 )     (3,958 )     (10,549 )
                                 
Borrowings on lines of credit
    109,000             32,497       141,497  
Payments on lines of credit
    (194,000 )           (37,613 )     (231,613 )
Principal payments on notes and long-term debt
    (30,000 )     (107 )     (350 )     (30,457 )
Proceeds from Senior notes, net of offering costs
    167,756                   167,756  
Inter-company borrowings (repayments)
    29,432       (35,734 )     6,302        
Other financing activities
    3,438                   3,438  
                                 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    85,626       (35,841 )     836       50,621  
                                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
                (72 )     (72 )
                                 
Net increase in cash
    67,966       (4,290 )     7,800       71,476  
Cash at the beginning of the period
    162             11,372       11,534  
                                 
Cash at the end of the period
  $ 68,128     $ (4,290 )   $ 19,172     $ 83,010  
                                 
 
                                 
    Year Ended December 31, 2009  
          Guarantor
    Non-Guarantor
       
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Consolidated  
    (In thousands)  
 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activitites
  $ (20,709 )   $ 104,350     $ 5,178     $ 88,819  
                                 
Net cash used in investing activitites
    (326 )     (7,596 )     (9,222 )     (17,144 )
                                 
Net (payments) borrowings on lines of credit
    (51,000 )           (4,701 )     (55,701 )
Principal payments on notes payable and long-term debt
    (10,000 )     (327 )     (112 )     (10,439 )
Inter-company borrowings (repayments)
    82,322       (96,427 )     14,105        
Other financing activities
    (125 )                 (125 )
                                 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activitites
    21,197       (96,754 )     9,292       (66,265 )
                                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
                (2,128 )     (2,128 )
                                 
Net increase in cash
    162             3,120       3,282  
Cash at the beginning of the period
                8,252       8,252  
                                 
Cash at the end of the period
  $ 162     $     $ 11,372     $ 11,534  
                                 
 


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NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
                                 
    Year Ended December 31, 2008  
          Guarantor
    Non-Guarantor
       
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Consolidated  
    (In thousands)  
 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activitites
  $ (15,704 )   $ 35,612     $ 8,779     $ 28,687  
                                 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activitites
    (609 )     (12,990 )     (9,569 )     (23,168 )
                                 
Net borrowings on lines of credit
    19,000             4,593       23,593  
Principal payments on notes payable and long-term debt
    (11,166 )     (319 )     (767 )     (12,252 )
Inter-company borrowings (repayments)
    21,653       (22,348 )     695        
Purchase of treasury stock
    (15,250 )                 (15,250 )
Other financing activities
    1,910             (63 )     1,847  
                                 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activitites
    16,147       (22,667 )     4,458       (2,062 )
                                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
                (946 )     (946 )
                                 
Net (decrease) increase in cash
    (166 )     (45 )     2,722       2,511  
Cash at the beginning of the period
    166       45       5,530       5,741  
                                 
Cash at the end of the period
  $     $     $ 8,252     $ 8,252  
                                 

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ITEM 9.   Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
 
None.
 
ITEM 9A.   Controls and Procedures
 
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
 
Based on their evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of December 31, 2010.
 
Changes in internal control over financial reporting.
 
There has been no change in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2010 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
 
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
We are responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Securities and Exchange Act Rule 13(a)-15(f). Our internal control system over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
 
Internal control over financial reporting has inherent limitations and may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance, not absolute assurance with respect to the financial statement preparation and presentation. Further, because of changes in conditions, the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting may vary over time.
 
Under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010 as required by the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 13a-15(c). In making its assessment, we have utilized the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in a report entitled “Internal Control — Integrated Framework.” We concluded that based on our evaluation, our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2010.
 
The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010 has been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included herein.
 
/s/  Paul L. Howes
Paul L. Howes
President, Chief Executive Officer
 
/s/  James E. Braun
James E. Braun
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Newpark Resources, Inc.
The Woodlands, Texas
 
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Newpark Resources, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
 
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company’s board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
 
Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
 
In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
 
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2010 of the Company and our report dated March 8, 2011 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
 
/s/  Deloitte & Touche LLP
 
Houston, Texas
March 8, 2011


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ITEM 9B.   Other Information
 
Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), each operator of a coal or other mine is required to include certain mine safety results in its periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not believe that certain operations of our subsidiary, Excalibar Minerals, LLC (“Excalibar”), are subject to the jurisdiction of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (“MSHA”) and we previously filed an action with MSHA requesting a transfer of regulatory jurisdiction for the operations of Excalibar to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”). Our request to transfer regulatory jurisdiction for these operations from MSHA to OSHA has been denied. As a result, the four specialized barite and calcium carbonate grinding facilities operated by Excalibar and a gravel excavation facility formerly operated by the Mats and Integrated Services business were subject to the regulation by MSHA under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the “Mine Act”) in 2010. Information regarding certain mine safety violations which occurred in 2010 related to the facilities referenced above is included in Exhibit 99.1.


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PART III
 
ITEM 10.   Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
 
Executive Officers and Directors
 
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the “Executive Officers” and “Election of Directors” sections of the definitive Proxy Statement relating to our 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
 
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
 
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” section of the definitive Proxy Statement relating to our 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
 
Code of Conduct and Ethics
 
We have adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to all of our directors and senior officers, and a Corporate Compliance and Business Ethics Manual (“Ethics Manual”) that applies to all officers and employees. The Code of Ethics and Ethics Manual are publicly available in the investor relations area of our website at www.newpark.com. This Code of Ethics is incorporated in this report by reference. Copies of our Code of Ethics may also be requested in print by writing to Newpark Resources, Inc., 2700 Research Forest Drive, Suite 100, The Woodlands, Texas, 77381.
 
ITEM 11.   Executive Compensation
 
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the “Executive Compensation” section of the definitive Proxy Statement relating to our 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
 
ITEM 12.   Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
 
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the “Ownership of Common Stock” section of the definitive Proxy Statement relating to our 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
 
ITEM 13.   Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
 
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the “Related Person Transactions” and “Director Independence” sections of the definitive Proxy Statement relating to our 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
 
ITEM 14.   Principal Accounting Fees and Services
 
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the “Independent Auditor” section of the definitive Proxy Statement relating to our 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
 
PART IV
 
ITEM 15.   Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
 
(a) List of documents filed as part of this report or incorporated herein by reference.
 
1.   Financial Statements
 
The following financial statements of the Registrant as set forth under Part II, Item 8 of this report on Form 10-K on the pages indicated.


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2.   Financial Statement Schedules
 
All schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable and, therefore, have been omitted.
 
3.   Exhibits
 
The exhibits listed are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
         
  3.1     Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Newpark Resources, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 10-K405 for the year ended December 31, 1998 filed on March 31, 1999 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  3.2     Certificate of Designation of Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock of Newpark Resources, Inc. incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 27, 1999 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  3.3     Certificate of Designation of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock of Newpark Resources, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 7, 2000 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  3.4     Certificate of Rights and Preferences of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock of Newpark Resources, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 4, 2001 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  3.5     Certificate of Amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Newpark Resources, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 4, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  3.6     Amended and Restated Bylaws, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 13, 2007 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  4.1     Specimen form of common stock certificate of Newpark Resources, Inc., incorporated by reference to the exhibit filed with the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (SEC File No. 33-40716).
  4.2     Warrant Certificate dated March 2, 2006, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (SEC File No. 333-156009).
  4.3     Indenture, dated October 4, 2010, between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 4, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  4.4     First Supplemental Indenture, dated October 4, 2010, between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 4, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-2960).


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  4.5     Form of 4.00% Convertible Senior Note due 2017, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 4, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-2960).
  *10.1     Amended and Restated 1993 Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998 filed on March 31, 1999 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.2     1995 Incentive Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8.1 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995 filed on March 11, 1996 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.3     Form of Stock Option under 1995 Incentive Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 filed on March 16, 2005 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  10.4     Agreement, dated May 30, 2000, between the registrant and Fletcher International Ltd., a Bermuda company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 7, 2000 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  10.5     Agreement, dated December 28, 2000, between the registrant and Fletcher International Limited, a Cayman Islands company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 4, 2001 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.6     Newpark Resources, Inc. 2003 Executive Incentive Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2005 filed on May 3, 2005 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.7     Newpark Resources, Inc. 2003 Long Term Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed on March 7, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.8     Form of Award Agreement under 2003 Long-Term Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 filed on March 16, 2005 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.9     Newpark Resources, Inc. Amended and Restated Non-Employee Directors’ Restricted Stock Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed on March 10, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.10     Form of Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Agreement under the Newpark Resources, Inc. Amended and Restated Non-Employee Directors’ Restricted Stock Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed on March 10, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.11     Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2008, between the registrant and Paul L. Howes, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 1, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.12     Indemnification Agreement, dated June 7, 2006, between the registrant and Paul L. Howes, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 13, 2006 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.13     Form of Indemnification Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 13, 2006 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.14     Employment Agreement, dated as of September 18, 2006, by and between Newpark Resources, Inc. and James E. Braun, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 20, 2006 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.15     Employment Agreement, dated as of September 18, 2006, by and between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Mark J. Airola, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 20, 2006 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.16     Newpark Resources, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.57 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 filed on March 16, 2007 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.17     Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the Newpark Resources, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on March 26, 2007 (SEC File No. 333-0141577).

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  *10.18     Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Bruce Smith dated April 20, 2007, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2007 filed on May 8, 2007 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  10.19     Amendment to the Indemnification Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Paul L. Howes dated September 11, 2007, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 14, 2007 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  10.20     Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among Newpark Resources, Inc., JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as Administrative Agent CALYON NEW YORK BRANCH, as Syndication Agent, and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Documentation Agent, dated December 21, 2007, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 28, 2007 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.21     First Amendment to the Newpark Resources, Inc. Amended and Restated Non-Employee Directors’ Restricted Stock Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed on March 10, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.22     Amendment One to the Newpark Resources, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed on March 10, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.23     Newpark Resources, Inc., 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on December 9, 2008 (SEC File No. 333-156010).
  *10.24     Employment Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2008, by an between Newpark Resources, Inc. and William D. Moss, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 6, 2006 (SEC File no. 001-02960).
  10.25     Form of Change of Control Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2008 filed on May 2, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.26     Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Paul L. Howes dated April 20, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 23, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.27     Amendment to Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and James E. Braun dated April 21, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-L filed on April 23, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.28     Amendment to Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Bruce C. Smith dated April 22, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 23, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.29     Amendment to Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Mark J. Airola dated April 22, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 23, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.30     Amendment to Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and William D. Moss dated April 23, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 23, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  10.31     First Amendment and Waiver to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among Newpark Resources, Inc., JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as Administrative Agent CALYON NEW YORK BRANCH, as Syndication Agent, and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Documentation Agent, dated July 17, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 21, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.32     Extension Letter Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Paul L. Howes dated November 30, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.33     Extension Letter Amendment to Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and James E. Braun dated November 30, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.34     Extension Letter Amendment to Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Bruce C. Smith dated November 30, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).

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  *10.35     Extension Letter Amendment to Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Mark J. Airola dated November 30, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.36     Extension Letter Amendment to Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and William D. Moss dated November 30, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  10.37     Letter Agreement dated as of March 3, 2010 between Newpark Resources, Inc. and William D. Moss, incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 9, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  10.38     Employment Agreement, dated as of October 15, 2010, by and between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Jeffery L. Juergens, incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 18, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  10.39     Change in Control Agreement dated as of October 15, 2010, by and between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Jeffery L. Juergens, incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 18, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  10.40     Newpark Resources, Inc. 2010 Annual Cash Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 2, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  †10.41     Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among Newpark Resources, Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Calyon New York Branch, as Syndication Agent, and Bank of America, N.A., as Documentation Agent dated September 24, 2010.
  *10.42     Director Compensation Summary, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed on March 9, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  †21.1     Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
  †23.1     Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
  †31.1     Certification of Paul L. Howes pursuant to Rule 13a-14 or 15d-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  †31.2     Certification of James E. Braun pursuant to Rule 13a-14 or 15d-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  †32.1     Certification of Paul L. Howes pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  †32.2     Certification of James E. Braun pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  †99.1     Reporting requirements under the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
 
 
†  Filed herewith.
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized
 
NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC.
 
  By: 
/s/  Paul L. Howes
Paul L. Howes
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
Dated: March 8, 2011
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
             
Signatures
 
Title
 
Date
 
         
/s/  Paul L. Howes

Paul L. Howes
  President, Chief
Executive Office and Director (Principal
Executive Officer)
  March 8, 2011
         
/s/  James E. Braun

James E. Braun
  Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)   March 8, 2011
         
/s/  Gregg S. Piontek

Gregg S. Piontek
  Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer (Principal
Accounting Officer)
  March 8, 2011
         
/s/  Jerry W. Box

Jerry W. Box
  Chairman of the Board   March 8, 2011
         
/s/  James W. McFarland

James W. McFarland
  Director, Member of Audit Committee   March 8, 2011
         
/s/  G. Stephen Finley

G. Stephen Finley
  Director, Member of Audit Committee   March 8, 2011
         
/s/  Gary L. Warren

Gary L. Warren
  Director, Member of Audit Committee   March 8, 2011
         
/s/  David C. Anderson

David C. Anderson
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NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
The exhibits listed are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
         
  3.1     Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Newpark Resources, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 10-K405 for the year ended December 31, 1998 filed on March 31, 1999 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  3.2     Certificate of Designation of Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock of Newpark Resources, Inc. incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 27, 1999 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  3.3     Certificate of Designation of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock of Newpark Resources, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 7, 2000 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  3.4     Certificate of Rights and Preferences of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock of Newpark Resources, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 4, 2001 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  3.5     Certificate of Amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Newpark Resources, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 4, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  3.6     Amended and Restated Bylaws, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 13, 2007 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  4.1     Specimen form of common stock certificate of Newpark Resources, Inc., incorporated by reference to the exhibit filed with the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (SEC File No. 33-40716).
  4.2     Warrant Certificate dated March 2, 2006, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (SEC File No. 333-156009).
  4.3     Indenture, dated October 4, 2010, between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 4, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  4.4     First Supplemental Indenture, dated October 4, 2010, between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 4, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-2960).
  4.5     Form of 4.00% Convertible Senior Note due 2017, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 4, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-2960).
  *10.1     Amended and Restated 1993 Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998 filed on March 31, 1999 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.2     1995 Incentive Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8.1 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995 filed on March 11, 1996 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.3     Form of Stock Option under 1995 Incentive Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 filed on March 16, 2005 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  10.4     Agreement, dated May 30, 2000, between the registrant and Fletcher International Ltd., a Bermuda company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 7, 2000 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  10.5     Agreement, dated December 28, 2000, between the registrant and Fletcher International Limited, a Cayman Islands company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 4, 2001 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.6     Newpark Resources, Inc. 2003 Executive Incentive Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2005 filed on May 3, 2005 (SEC File No. 001-02960).


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  *10.7     Newpark Resources, Inc. 2003 Long Term Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed on March 7, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.8     Form of Award Agreement under 2003 Long-Term Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 filed on March 16, 2005 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.9     Newpark Resources, Inc. Amended and Restated Non-Employee Directors’ Restricted Stock Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed on March 10, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.10     Form of Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Agreement under the Newpark Resources, Inc. Amended and Restated Non-Employee Directors’ Restricted Stock Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed on March 10, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.11     Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2008, between the registrant and Paul L. Howes, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 1, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.12     Indemnification Agreement, dated June 7, 2006, between the registrant and Paul L. Howes, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 13, 2006 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.13     Form of Indemnification Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 13, 2006 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.14     Employment Agreement, dated as of September 18, 2006, by and between Newpark Resources, Inc. and James E. Braun, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 20, 2006 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.15     Employment Agreement, dated as of September 18, 2006, by and between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Mark J. Airola, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 20, 2006 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.16     Newpark Resources, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.57 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 filed on March 16, 2007 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.17     Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the Newpark Resources, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on March 26, 2007 (SEC File No. 333-0141577).
  *10.18     Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Bruce Smith dated April 20, 2007, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2007 filed on May 8, 2007 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  10.19     Amendment to the Indemnification Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Paul L. Howes dated September 11, 2007, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 14, 2007 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  10.20     Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among Newpark Resources, Inc., JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as Administrative Agent CALYON NEW YORK BRANCH, as Syndication Agent, and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Documentation Agent, dated December 21, 2007, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 28, 2007 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.21     First Amendment to the Newpark Resources, Inc. Amended and Restated Non-Employee Directors’ Restricted Stock Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed on March 10, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.22     Amendment One to the Newpark Resources, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed on March 10, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.23     Newpark Resources, Inc., 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on December 9, 2008 (SEC File No. 333-156010).
  *10.24     Employment Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2008, by an between Newpark Resources, Inc. and William D. Moss, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 6, 2006 (SEC File no. 001-02960).

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  10.25     Form of Change of Control Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2008 filed on May 2, 2008 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.26     Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Paul L. Howes dated April 20, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 23, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.27     Amendment to Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and James E. Braun dated April 21, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-L filed on April 23, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.28     Amendment to Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Bruce C. Smith dated April 22, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 23, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.29     Amendment to Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Mark J. Airola dated April 22, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 23, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.30     Amendment to Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and William D. Moss dated April 23, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 23, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  10.31     First Amendment and Waiver to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among Newpark Resources, Inc., JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as Administrative Agent CALYON NEW YORK BRANCH, as Syndication Agent, and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Documentation Agent, dated July 17, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 21, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.32     Extension Letter Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Paul L. Howes dated November 30, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.33     Extension Letter Amendment to Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and James E. Braun dated November 30, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.34     Extension Letter Amendment to Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Bruce C. Smith dated November 30, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.35     Extension Letter Amendment to Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Mark J. Airola dated November 30, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  *10.36     Extension Letter Amendment to Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and William D. Moss dated November 30, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  10.37     Letter Agreement dated as of March 3, 2010 between Newpark Resources, Inc. and William D. Moss, incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 9, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  10.38     Employment Agreement, dated as of October 15, 2010, by and between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Jeffery L. Juergens, incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 18, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  10.39     Change in Control Agreement dated as of October 15, 2010, by and between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Jeffery L. Juergens, incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 18, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  10.40     Newpark Resources, Inc. 2010 Annual Cash Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 2, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  †10.41     Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among Newpark Resources, Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Calyon New York Branch, as Syndication Agent, and Bank of America, N.A., as Documentation Agent dated September 24, 2010.

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  *10.42     Director Compensation Summary, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed on March 9, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960).
  †21.1     Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
  †23.1     Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
  †31.1     Certification of Paul L. Howes pursuant to Rule 13a-14 or 15d-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  †31.2     Certification of James E. Braun pursuant to Rule 13a-14 or 15d-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  †32.1     Certification of Paul L. Howes pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  †32.2     Certification of James E. Braun pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  †99.1     Reporting requirements under the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
 
 
Filed herewith.
 
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