UNITED STATESSECURITIES 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): July 11, 2013
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Switzerland | 001-34258 | 98-0606750 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 4-6 Rue Jean-François Bartholoni, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland | Not Applicable |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: +41.22.816.1500
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
Weatherford International Ltd. announced today that Alejandro (Alex) Cestero has joined Weatherford as Vice President and Co-General Counsel. Mr. Cestero, 38, previously served as Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer of Lufkin Industries, Inc. from May 2011 to July 2013. Prior to joining Lufkin, Mr. Cestero was the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer of Seahawk Drilling, Inc. from August 2009 until February 2011. Prior to his work with Seahawk Drilling, Mr. Cestero was employed by Pride International, Inc. where he served in various positions within the General Counsel's office, including as Deputy General Counsel-Business Affairs and Assistant Secretary. Prior to joining Pride International, he was an attorney with the international law firms of Bracewell & Giuliani LLP and Vinson & Elkins LLP. Mr. Cestero holds a J.D. from Stanford University Law School and a B.A. and an M.B.A. from Rice University.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| 99.1 | Press Release dated July 11, 2013 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD. |
| Date: July 11, 2013 | |
| /s/ John H. Briscoe |
| John H. Briscoe |
| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
| 99.1 | Press Release dated July 11, 2013 |
