UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): September 15, 2017
NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| Delaware | | 1-12317 | | 76-0475815 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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7909 Parkwood Circle Dr. Houston, Texas | | 77036 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
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 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Election of Director
On September 15, 2017, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Melody B. Meyer as a member of the Board, effective September 15, 2017. Ms. Meyer will serve on the Board’s Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee and Compensation Committee. Ms. Meyer will receive compensation for her services as a director consistent with that provided to the Company’s other non-employee directors, as previously disclosed in the Company’s annual proxy statement. Ms. Meyer, age 60, is the former President of Chevron Asia Pacific Exploration and Production. Ms. Meyer received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Trinity University in 1979.
On September 15, 2017, the Company announced the election of Ms. Meyer to the Board. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(d)Exhibits
The following exhibit is provided as part of the information furnished under Item 5.02 of this Current Report:
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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| Date: September 15, 2017 | | | | | | NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, INC. |
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| | | | | | /s/ Brigitte M. Hunt |
| | | | | | Brigitte M. Hunt |
| | | | | | Vice President |
