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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			RPC INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000742278
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	OIL, GAS FIELD SERVICES, NBC [1389]
		IRS NUMBER:				581550825
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-08726
		FILM NUMBER:		11526574

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		STREET 1:		2801 BUFORD HIGHWAY
		CITY:			ATLANTA
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			30329
		BUSINESS PHONE:		404-321-2140

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		STREET 1:		2801 BUFORD HIGHWAY
		CITY:			ATLANTA
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			30329

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		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	RPC ENERGY SERVICES INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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