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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 22, 2006
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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1-31339
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(Commission File No.)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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| 515 Post Oak Boulevard |
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| Suite 600 |
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| Houston, Texas
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77027 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 693-4000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction
A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
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Exhibit Index
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On
October 22, 2006, we issued a news release announcing third quarter results for the period ended
September 30, 2006. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
On October 23, 2006, following the news release and the filing of this Current Report on Form 8-K,
we will hold a conference call at 8:00 a.m. eastern, 7:00 a.m. central, regarding the third quarter
results. This scheduled conference call was previously announced on October 2, 2006 and will be
available via real-time webcast. To access the call please contact the conference call operator at
800-237-9752, or 617-847-8706 for international calls, approximately 10 minutes prior to the
scheduled start time, and ask for the Weatherford conference call. The passcode is “Weatherford”. A
replay will be available until 5:00 p.m. central, October 31, 2006. The number for the replay is
888-286-8010, or 617-801-6888 for international calls; passcode 74499000. In addition, an enhanced
webcast of the conference call and replay will be available through our website at
http://www.weatherford.com. To access the conference call and replay, click on the Investor
Relations link and then click on the Enhanced Audio Webcast link.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On
October 22, 2006, we issued a news release announcing third quarter results for the period ended
September 30, 2006. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibit
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Press release dated October 22, 2006 announcing earnings for the quarter ended
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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.
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WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD.
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| Dated: October 22, 2006 |
/s/ Lisa W. Rodriguez
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Lisa W. Rodriguez |
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Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer |
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INDEX TO EXHIBIT
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99.1
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Press release dated October 22, 2006 announcing earnings for the quarter ended
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