Item 8.01 Other Events.

On February 7, 2013, Unit Corporation issued a press release announcing, in part, its 2013 capital expenditure budget, 2013 production guidance, preliminary year-end ceiling test write-down information, and 2012 total proved reserves. This information is unaudited and preliminary and is subject to change. Audited final results will be reported in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. Actual results may vary from those contained in this press release.

The information included in this report and in exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in the filing.

The press release furnished as an exhibit to this report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, as disclosed by the Company from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these factors, the Company's actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise forward looking statements after the date of this report to conform them to actual results.

A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.