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
August 26, 2004
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
VARCO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 001-13309 | | 76-0252850 |
| (State of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
2000 W. Sam Houston Parkway South,
Suite 1700
Houston, Texas 77042
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(281) 953-2200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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:
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Item 5.02 Resignation of Director.
On August 27, 2004, Varco International, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the retirement of one of its directors, L.E. Simmons. Mr. Simmons’ retirement was effective on August 26, 2004. Attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K is a press release issued by the Company announcing Mr. Simmons’ retirement.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| | 99.1 | Text of Press Release, dated August 27, 2004. |
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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.
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| | | VARCO INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
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Date: August 27, 2004 | | By: | | /s/ Clay C. Williams
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| | | | | Clay C. Williams |
| | | | | Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| 99.1 | Text of Press Release, dated August 27, 2004. |
