8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 15, 2018

ADAMS RESOURCES & ENERGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-7908	74-1753147
(State or other jurisdiction of	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer
incorporation)		Identification No.)

17 South Briar Hollow Lane, Suite 100, Houston, Texas	77027
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 881-3600

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Item 1.01Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On August 15, 2018, GulfMark Energy, Inc. (“GulfMark”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adams Resources & Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), between GulfMark and ARB Oklahoma Holdings, LLC (“ARB”) pursuant to which GulfMark will acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Red River Vehicle Holdings, LLC (“Red River”), for approximately $10 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments.

Closing of the transaction is subject to customary conditions, including third-party consents, entry into certain ancillary agreements, waiver and release of certain liens on Red River’s equity interests, absence of any material adverse effects (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), and certain other closing conditions. Closing is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 2018, contingent upon satisfaction of such closing conditions.

Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the purchase price is subject to customary post-closing adjustment provisions, including adjustments for any inventory defects. The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations and warranties of GulfMark and Red River and indemnification provisions.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.

As permitted by Item 9.01(a)(4) of Form 8-K, the Company intends to file the historical financial statements required by Item 9.01(a) of Form 8-K as an amendment to this Current Report on Form 8-K not later than 71 calendar days after the date this Current Report on Form 8-K is required to be filed. The Company intends to submit to the Securities and Exchange Commission a waiver request pursuant to Rule 3-13 of Regulation S-X in order to seek relief from the requirements under Rule 3-05 and Article 11 of Regulation S-X to file audited financial statements related to GulfMark’s acquisition of the equity interests in Red River.

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.

As permitted by Item 9.01(b)(2) of Form 8-K, the Company intends to file the pro forma financial information required by Item 9.01(b) of Form 8-K as an amendment to this Current Report on Form 8-K not later than 71 calendar days after the date this Current Report on Form 8-K is required to be filed. The Company intends to submit to the Securities and Exchange Commission a waiver request pursuant to Rule 3-13 of Regulation S-X in order to seek relief from the requirements under Rule 3-05 and Article 11 of Regulation S-X to file the related pro forma financial information in connection with GulfMark’s acquisition of the equity interests in Red River.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release dated August 15, 2018 issued by Adams Resources & Energy, Inc.

SIGNATURES

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:	August 15, 2018	By:	/s/ Tracy E. Ohmart
			Tracy E. Ohmart
			Chief Financial Officer
			(Principal Financial Officer and
			Principal Accounting Officer)

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ADAMS RESOURCES & ENERGY, INC. ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF TRUCKING OPERATION IN RED RIVER AREA

Houston, Texas (Wednesday, August 15, 2018) -- Adams Resources & Energy, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: AE) (“Adams” or the “Company”) today announced that one of its subsidiaries, GulfMark Energy, has executed a definitive agreement to acquire a trucking company that owns 113 tractor trailer trucks and 126 trailers operating in North Texas and South Central Oklahoma.

“We are pleased to acquire this business,” said Geoff Griffith, President of GulfMark Energy. “This acquisition greatly expands our operating area into one of the most active drilling and operating regions in the United States and will be immediately accretive to earnings. We look forward to providing service in this area to our future customers.”

This transaction is subject to customary regulatory approval and closing conditions. Adams expects to close the transaction as soon as practicable after such regulatory approvals and closing conditions have been satisfied, which is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Adams Resources & Energy, Inc. is primarily engaged in the business of crude oil marketing, transportation and storage, tank truck transportation of liquid chemicals and dry bulk and ISO tank container storage and transportation through its two subsidiaries, GulfMark Energy, Inc. and Service Transport Company, respectively. For more information, visit www.adamsresources.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to future events and anticipated results of operations, business strategies, and other aspects of our operations or operating results. In many cases you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “estimate,” “continue,” “potential,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “will,” “objective,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “effort,” “expect,” “believe,” “predict,” “budget,” “projection,” “goal,” “forecast,” “target” or similar words. Statements may be forward looking even in the absence of these particular words. Where, in any forward-looking statement, the Company expresses an expectation or belief as to future results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. However, there can be no assurance that such expectation or belief will result or be achieved. Unless legally required, Adams undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact: Tracy E. Ohmart

EVP, Chief Financial Officer

tohmart@adamsresources.com

(713) 881-3609