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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): APRIL 29, 1999
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
DELAWARE 1-13086 04-2515019
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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
5 POST OAK PARK, SUITE 1760
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77027-3415
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
EARNINGS RELEASE
On April 29, 1999, Weatherford International, Inc., a Delaware
corporation (the "Company"), announced its earnings for the quarter ended March
31, 1999. A copy of the press release announcing the Company's earnings for the
quarter ended March 31, 1999, is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release of the Company dated April 29, 1999, announcing
the Company's earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 1999.
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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: April 29, 1999 /s/ Bruce F. Longaker, Jr.
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Bruce F. Longaker, Jr.
Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Number Exhibit
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99.1 Press release of the Company dated April 29, 1999, announcing
the Company's earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 1999.
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