Leslie Beyer exits Patterson-UTI (NASDAQ: PTEN) board for senior U.S. Interior post

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. reported that director Leslie A. Beyer has resigned from its Board of Directors, effective September 18, 2025. Her resignation follows the confirmation of her appointment as Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management at the U.S. Department of the Interior by the U.S. Senate.

The company states that Ms. Beyer’s resignation did not result from any disagreement regarding its operations, policies, or practices. Patterson-UTI attached a press release as an exhibit providing additional details on this board change.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 18, 2025

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Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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Delaware			1-39270			75-2504748
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)
10713 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N, Suite 800 Houston, Texas						77064
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)						(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 281-765-7100

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value

PTEN

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

As disclosed in the definitive proxy statement for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders filed by Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) on April 10, 2025, Leslie A. Beyer was appointed to serve as Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management at the U.S. Department of the Interior, subject to confirmation by the U.S. Senate.

As announced in the press release issued by the Company on September 19, 2025, Ms. Beyer’s appointment was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on September 18, 2025. In connection with her confirmation, Ms. Beyer was required to resign from the Board of Directors of the Company.

On September 18, 2025, Ms. Beyer resigned as a director of the Company, effective immediately. This resignation was not a result of any disagreements between the Company and Ms. Beyer on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press Release, dated September 19, 2025.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

			Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.
September 19, 2025			By:			/s/ C. Andrew Smith
						Name: C. Andrew Smith
						Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

Why did Leslie A. Beyer resign from Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN)'s Board?

Ms. Beyer resigned from the Board because she was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on September 18, 2025 to serve as Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management at the U.S. Department of the Interior, and her new role required her resignation.

Was Leslie A. Beyer’s resignation from PTEN due to any disagreement with the company?

No. Patterson-UTI states that Ms. Beyer’s resignation was not the result of any disagreements with the company on its operations, policies, or practices.

When did Leslie A. Beyer’s resignation from Patterson-UTI Energy’s Board become effective?

Her resignation became effective immediately on September 18, 2025.

What government role is former PTEN director Leslie A. Beyer assuming?

She has been appointed to serve as Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management at the U.S. Department of the Interior, following confirmation by the U.S. Senate.

Where did Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) previously disclose Leslie A. Beyer’s potential appointment?

The company previously disclosed her appointment, subject to U.S. Senate confirmation, in its definitive proxy statement for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders filed on April 10, 2025.

Does the 8-K filing include any exhibits related to Leslie A. Beyer’s resignation from PTEN?

Yes. The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated September 19, 2025, discussing Ms. Beyer’s confirmation and resignation, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file.