Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
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Basis of Presentation	(1) Basis of Presentation Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”); however, management believes the disclosures are adequate such that the information presented is not misleading. As used herein, “we,” “us,” “our” and similar terms refer to Superior Energy Services, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise specifically stated. These financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting primarily of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of our financial position as of June 30, 2024, our results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and our cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2023 was derived from our audited annual financial statements.

Basis of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2024

(1) Basis of Presentation

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”); however, management believes the disclosures are adequate such that the information presented is not misleading.

As used herein, “we,” “us,” “our” and similar terms refer to Superior Energy Services, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise specifically stated.

These financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Form 10-K.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting primarily of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of our financial position as of June 30, 2024, our results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and our cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2023 was derived from our audited annual financial statements.