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
April 28, 2009
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware
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1-12317
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76-0475815 |
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(Commission
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File Number)
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| 7909 Parkwood Circle Dr.
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| Houston, Texas
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77036 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 713-346-7500
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
In connection with a review of its executive compensation practices, National Oilwell Varco, Inc.
has determined that it will no longer include excise tax gross-up payment provisions in new and
materially amended change in control agreements with its named executive officers.