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) - August 6, 1996 DRESSER INDUSTRIES, INC. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) DELAWARE 1-4003 75-0813641 - ------------------------- --------------------- ------------------- (State or otherjuris- (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer diction of incorporation) Identification No.) 2001 ROSS AVENUE, DALLAS, TEXAS 75201 ---------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (214) 740-6000 ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. (c) Exhibits. EXHIBITS 1.1 Form of Underwriting Agreement 4.1 Form of First Supplemental Indenture 4.2 Form of 7.60% Debentures Due 2096 99.1 News Release dated August 6, 1996 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, thereunto duly authorized. DRESSER INDUSTRIES, INC. By: /s/ George H. Juetten ------------------------------ George H. Juetten Vice President - Controller August 8, 1996 2 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION - ----------- ----------- 1.1 Form of Underwriting Agreement 4.1 Form of First Supplemental Indenture 4.2 Form of 7.60% Debentures Due 2096 99.1 News Release dated August 6, 1996