SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 15, 2004
ADAMS RESOURCES & ENERGY, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-7908 74-1753147
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission file (IRS employer
of incorporation) number) identification no.)
4400 POST OAK PKWY, SUITE 2700, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77027
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(713) 881-3600
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 8.01. North Sea Exploration Project
On October 14, 2004, Adams Resources & Energy, Inc., announced that its
UK subsidiary, Adams Exploration UK Limited, has been awarded a "Promote"
Production License in the Northeast portion of Block 48/16a in the Southern
North Sea. In connection with the announcement, Adams Resources & Energy, Inc.
issued a press release on October 14, 2004. A copy of the announcement furnished
as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) 99.1 Copy of Adams Resources & Energy, Inc. press release
dated October 14, 2004 entitled "Adams Resources Announces
Second North Sea Exploration Project."
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ADAMS RESOURCES & ENERGY, INC.
Date: October 15, 2004 By: /s/ Richard B. Abshire
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Richard B. Abshire
Chief Financial Officer
The following designated exhibits are incorporated by reference as filed with
this report, as indicated.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Copy of Adams Resources & Energy, Inc. press release dated
October 14, 2004 entitled "Adams Resources Announces Second
North Sea Exploration Project"