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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): APRIL 21, 2004
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
BERMUDA 1-31339 98-0371344
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
515 POST OAK BOULEVARD
SUITE 600
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77027
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (713) 693-4000
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EXHIBIT INDEX APPEARS ON PAGE 4
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 dated April 21, 2004 announcing earnings for the
quarter ended March 31, 2004.
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On April 21, 2004, we issued a news release announcing first quarter
results for the period ended March 31, 2004. A copy of the press release is
attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference in this Item 9.
ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On April 21, 2004, we issued a news release announcing first quarter
results for the period ended March 31, 2004. A copy of the press release is
attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference in this Item 12.
The information in this report is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to
Item 12 of Form 8-K. Accordingly, the information in Item 12 of this report will
not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by us
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified as
being incorporated therein by reference.
On April 21, 2004, following the news release and the filing of this
Current Report on Form 8-K, we will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m.
eastern, 9:00 a.m. central, regarding the first quarter results. This scheduled
conference call was previously announced on March 23, 2004 and will be available
via real-time webcast. To access the call please contact the conference call
operator at 800-901-5231, or 617-786-2961 for international calls, approximately
10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time, and ask for the Weatherford
Conference Call. The password is "Weatherford." A replay will be available until
5:00 p.m. central, April 28, 2004. The number for the replay is 888-286-8010, or
617-801-6888 for international calls; passcode 17746300. In addition, a replay
will be available on our website at www.weatherford.com. To access the replay,
click on the Investor Relations Link under "Corporate" and then click on the
Enhanced Audio Webcast link.
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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.
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Dated: April 21, 2004 /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 dated April 21, 2004 announcing earnings for the
quarter ended March 31, 2004.
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