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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
DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): OCTOBER 24, 2001
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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DELAWARE 1-13086 04-2515019
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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515 POST OAK BLVD., SUITE 600
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77027
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (713) 693-4000
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
EARNINGS RELEASE
On October 24, 2001, we announced our earnings for the quarter ended
September 30, 2001. A copy of the press release announcing our earnings for the
quarter ended September 30, 2001, is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated
in this report by reference.
JOHNSON SCREENS ACQUISITION
On October 24, 2001, we announced the signing of an agreement to
acquire the Johnson Screens division of Vivendi Environnement for $110 million.
The Johnson Screens acquisition is subject to various customary conditions,
including the receipt of all required regulatory approvals. A copy of the press
release announcing the Johnson Screens acquisition is filed as Exhibit 99.2 and
is incorporated in this report by reference.
CiDRA OSS ACQUISITION
On October 24, 2001, we announced the signing of an agreement to
acquire CiDRA Corporation's Optical Sensing Systems (OSS) business unit for
approximately $130 million of our common stock. Under the terms of the purchase
agreement, we have the option to convert up to 90% of the purchase price to cash
at any time before five days prior to the closing. If we elect to convert any
percentage of the purchase price to cash, the cash consideration to be paid will
be based upon an overall purchase price of $125 million. In addition, we
will assume certain liabilities of CiDRA OSS of approximately $1.25 million and
will pay up to an additional $2.5 million over the next 14 months in connection
with the transfer to us of certain other assets and deliverables to be developed
and produced by CiDRA. The CiDRA OSS acquisition is subject to various customary
conditions, including the receipt of all required regulatory approvals. A copy
of the press release announcing the signing of the CiDRA OSS agreement is filed
as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated in this report by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated October 24, 2001, announcing Weatherford's
earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2001.
99.2 Press release dated October 24, 2001, announcing the Johnson
Screens acquisition.
99.3 Press release dated October 24, 2001, announcing the CiDRA OSS
acquisition.
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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.
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Dated: October 31, 2001 /s/ Lisa W. Rodriguez
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Lisa W. Rodriguez
Vice President, Finance and Accounting
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Number Exhibit
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99.1 Press release dated October 24, 2001, announcing Weatherford's
earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2001.
99.2 Press release dated October 24, 2001, announcing the Johnson
Screens acquisition.
99.3 Press release dated October 24, 2001, announcing the CiDRA OSS
acquisition.
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