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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): OCTOBER 24, 2002
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
DELAWARE 1-13086 04-2515019
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
515 POST OAK BOULEVARD, SUITE 600
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77027-3415
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (713) 693-4000
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
A copy of the press release dated October 24, 2002 of our parent
company, Weatherford International Ltd., which includes an announcement of its
earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2002, is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and
is incorporated in this report by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial statements of business acquired
Not applicable.
(b) Pro forma financial information
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release issued by Weatherford International Ltd. dated
October 24, 2002.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant's parent company has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Dated: October 24, 2002 /s/ Lisa W. Rodriguez
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Lisa W. Rodriguez
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Number Exhibit
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99.1 Press release issued by Weatherford International Ltd. dated
October 24, 2002.
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