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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): MAY 21, 1999



                        WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL, INC.
               (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)


        DELAWARE                     1-13086                    04-2515019
       (State of                   (Commission               (I.R.S. Employer
     Incorporation)                 File No.)               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


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ITEM 5.  OTHER EVENTS.

DAILEY ACQUISITION

         On May 21, 1999, we entered into an agreement to acquire Dailey
International Inc. for total consideration of approximately $195 million. The
consideration that would be paid for Dailey would be in the form of our common
stock and be allocated $185 million for Dailey's Senior Notes, of which we
currently hold approximately $64.7 million principal amount, and $10 million for
Dailey's common stock. The acquisition of Dailey would be completed through a
pre-negotiated plan of reorganization in bankruptcy that has been approved by
the holders 82% of the outstanding principal amount of Dailey Senior Notes and
50% of Dailey's common stock. The plan of reorganization is expected to filed by
June 1, 1999.

         Dailey is a worldwide provider of specialty services and
technologically advanced downhole tools to the oil and gas industry. It is the
leading supplier of drilling jars and other proprietary downhole tools and a
worldwide leader in air drilling services for underbalanced drilling
applications. Our acquisition of Dailey is subject to customary governmental
approvals, including bankruptcy court approval. Although there can be no
assurance that this transaction will close, we expect that the transaction will
close sometime in the third quarter of this year.

         A copy of our press release announcing the acquisition of Dailey is
filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

DAILEY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

         The financial statements of Dailey for the periods specified in Rule
3-05(b) of Regulation S-X are filed as Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3 and are
incorporated herein by reference.

PRO FORMA CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

         The following summary unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated
financial data of Weatherford is based on the historical financial data of
Weatherford and the historical financial data of Dailey.  The Unaudited Pro
Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended
December 31, 1998, and the three months ended March 31, 1999, give effect to
Weatherford's  proposed acquisition of Dailey as if the transaction had occurred
on January 1, 1998. The Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
gives effect to the proposed acquisition as if this transaction had occurred on
March 31, 1999.

         The pro forma information set forth below is not necessarily indicative
of the results that actually would have been achieved had such transactions been
consummated as of the aforementioned dates, or that may be achieved in the
future. In particular, the pro forma financial statements do not give effect to
any cost savings or additional synergies that may be realized by us as a result
of the proposed acquisition.  We currently expect to realize around $20 million
in annual cost savings and $8 million in additional annual margins from the
acquisition. These benefits are not reflected in the pro forma adjustments and
are subject to various uncertainties described below under "Forward Looking
Statements".   As a result, while we currently expect to realize these benefits
from the acquisition, there can be no assurance that these benefits will be
fully realized.

         All other acquisitions by Weatherford are not material individually or
in the aggregate; therefore, pro forma information is not reflected.  Because
this pro forma information is a summary, it does not contain all information
that may be important to you.  You should also read the following:

         o  Weatherford's Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
            Condition and Results of Operations and its financial statements and
            related notes thereto contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K
            for the year ended December 31, 1998.

         o  Weatherford's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended
            March 31, 1999.

         o  Dailey's Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
            and Results of Operations and its financial statements and related
            notes thereto contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K  for the
            year ended December 31, 1998.

         o  Dailey's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended
            March 31, 1999.


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                    WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL, INC.
        UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                          As of March 31, 1999
                             (In thousands)




                                                       WEATHERFORD    DAILEY        PRO FORMA         WEATHERFORD
                                                       HISTORICAL    HISTORICAL    ADJUSTMENTS         PRO FORMA
                                                       -----------   ----------    -----------        -----------
                                                                                          
ASSETS
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                            $   34,736    $   19,185    $   (17,667)(a)(b) $    36,254
  Accounts receivable, net                                367,298        33,002             --            400,300
  Inventories                                             522,157            --             --            522,157
  Other current assets                                    144,873         3,142        (31,513)(b)(c)     116,502
                                                       ----------    ----------    -----------        -----------
          Total current assets                          1,069,064        55,329        (49,180)         1,075,213
                                                       ----------    ----------    -----------        -----------
Property, plant and equipment, net                      1,008,014       149,674        (11,376)(d)      1,146,312
Goodwill, net                                             837,704        21,979             --            859,683
Other assets                                              122,578        24,054         (7,640)(e)        138,992
                                                       ----------    ----------    -----------        -----------
                                                       $3,037,360    $  251,036    $   (68,196)       $ 3,220,200
                                                       ==========    ==========    ===========        ===========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
  Short-term borrowings and current
     portion of long-term debt                         $  225,431    $      736    $        --        $   226,167
  Accounts payable                                        108,174        12,426             --            120,600
  Other accrued liabilities                               180,881         7,948          3,177 (f)        192,006
                                                       ----------    ----------    -----------        -----------
          Total current liabilities                       514,486        21,110          3,177            538,773
                                                       ----------    ----------    -----------        -----------
Long-term debt                                            230,111       275,067       (275,000)(e)        230,178
Minority interests                                        268,840            --             --            268,840
Deferred income taxes and other                           140,180         7,011             --            147,191
5% Convertible Subordinated
     Preferred Equivalent Debentures                      402,500            --             --            402,500
Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock                                            107,949           106          4,493 (g)(h)     112,548
  Capital in excess of par                              1,122,694        53,062         93,814 (g)(h)   1,269,570
  Treasury stock, at cost                                (268,460)       (4,061)         4,061 (h)       (268,460)
  Retained earnings  (deficit)                            609,723      (100,190)       100,190 (h)        609,723
  Accumulated other comprehensive
     loss                                                 (90,663)       (1,069)         1,069 (h)        (90,663)
                                                       ----------    ----------    -----------        -----------
          Total stockholders' equity                    1,481,243       (52,152)       203,627          1,632,718
                                                       ----------    ----------    -----------        -----------
                                                       $3,037,360    $  251,036    $   (68,196)       $ 3,220,200
                                                       ==========    ==========    ===========        ===========


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                 WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL, INC.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

               For the Year Ended December 31, 1998
             (In thousands, except per share amounts)




                                                                 WEATHERFORD     DAILEY        PRO FORMA        WEATHERFORD
                                                                 HISTORICAL     HISTORICAL    ADJUSTMENTS        PRO FORMA
                                                                 -----------    ----------    -----------       ------------
                                                                                                    
Revenues                                                         $ 2,010,654    $  132,317    $    (1,046)(i)   $ 2,141,925
                                                                 -----------    ----------    -----------       -----------
Costs and expenses:
        Cost of sales                                              1,426,785       108,896         (2,432)(i)(j)  1,533,249
        Selling, general and administrative                          293,403        39,058             --           332,461
        Merger costs and other charges                               144,097        56,450             --           200,547
        Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates               (2,679)           --             --            (2,679)
                                                                 -----------    ----------    -----------       -----------
                                                                   1,861,606       204,404         (2,432)        2,063,578
                                                                 -----------    ----------    -----------       -----------
Operating income                                                     149,048       (72,087)         1,386            78,347
                                                                 -----------    ----------    -----------       -----------
Other income (expense):
        Interest expense                                             (54,497)      (24,429)        23,750 (k)       (55,176)
        Interest income                                                2,969         3,425           (521)(l)         5,873
        Other income (expense), net                                    1,868           (42)            --             1,826
                                                                 -----------    ----------    -----------       -----------
                                                                     (49,660)      (21,046)        23,229           (47,477)
                                                                 -----------    ----------    -----------       -----------
Income (loss) before income taxes                                     99,388       (93,133)        24,615            30,870
Provision for income taxes                                            34,551         2,115          8,615 (m)        45,281
                                                                 -----------    ----------    -----------       -----------
Income (loss) from continuing operations                         $    64,837    $  (95,248)   $    16,000       $   (14,411)
                                                                 ===========    ==========    ===========       ===========
Income (loss) from continuing operations per share:
        Basic                                                    $      0.67                                    $     (0.14)
                                                                 ===========                                    ===========
        Diluted                                                  $      0.66                                    $     (0.14)
                                                                 ===========                                    ===========
Weighted average shares outstanding:
        Basic                                                         97,065                                        101,664 (n)
                                                                 ===========                                    ===========
        Diluted                                                       97,757                                        101,664
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                 WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL, INC.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

             For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1999
             (In thousands, except per share amounts)




                                                         Weatherford       Dailey       Pro Forma       Weatherford
                                                          Historical     Historical    Adjustments       Pro Forma
                                                         -----------     ----------    -----------      -----------
                                                                                            
Revenues                                                 $  353,834      $   28,339    $      (525)(i)  $   381,648
                                                         ----------      ----------    -----------      -----------
Costs and expenses:
        Cost of sales                                       259,261          24,943           (702)(i)(j)   283,502
        Selling, general and administrative                  78,002           8,240             --           86,242
        Reorganization costs                                     --           1,239             --            1,239
        Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates        (454)           (509)            --             (963)
                                                         ----------      ----------    -----------      -----------
                                                            336,809          33,913           (702)         370,020
                                                         ----------      ----------    -----------      -----------
Operating income                                             17,025          (5,574)           177           11,628
                                                         ----------      ----------    -----------      -----------
Other income (expense):
        Interest expense                                    (12,652)         (6,900)         6,746 (k)      (12,806)
        Interest income                                       1,521             747         (1,122)(l)        1,146
        Other income (expense), net                            (854)            272             --             (582)
                                                         ----------      ----------    -----------      -----------
                                                            (11,985)         (5,881)         5,624          (12,242)
                                                         ----------      ----------    -----------      -----------

Income (loss) before income taxes and minority
  interests                                                   5,040         (11,455)         5,801             (614)
Provision for income taxes                                    1,764           1,081          2,030 (m)        4,875
                                                         ----------      ----------    -----------      -----------
Income (loss) from continuing operations                      3,276         (12,536)         3,771           (5,489)
Minority interest expense, net of taxes                         738              --             --              738
                                                         ----------      ----------    -----------      -----------
Net income (loss)                                        $    2,538      $  (12,536)   $     3,771      $    (6,227)
                                                         ==========      ==========    ===========      ===========

Net income (loss) per share :
        Basic                                            $     0.03                                     $     (0.06)
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        Diluted                                          $     0.03                                     $     (0.06)
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Weighted average shares outstanding:
        Basic                                                97,315                                         101,914 (n)
                                                         ==========                                     ===========
        Diluted                                              98,007                                         101,914
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         NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

GENERAL

      The following notes set forth the assumptions used in preparing the
unaudited pro forma financial statements. The pro forma adjustments are based on
estimates made by Weatherford's management using information currently
available.

PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS

     The adjustments to the accompanying Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed
Consolidated Balance Sheet are described below:

     (a)  To record the cash payment of $15.0 million for transaction and
     severance costs.

     (b)  To record Weatherford's May 24, 1999 purchase of Dailey's 9 1/2%
     Senior Notes due 2008 (the "Senior Notes") for $2.7 million (face value of
     $4.4 million).

     (c)  To reverse Weatherford's $34.2 million net investment (face value
     $64.7 million) in the Senior Notes.

     (d)  To reflect the initial estimate of the write-down of Dailey's
     property, plant, and equipment to fair market value.

     (e)  To reflect the retirement of the Senior Notes and the write-off of
     related debt issuance costs.

     (f)  To reverse $3.3 million in accrued interest and the $1.1 million
     income tax receivable related to the Senior Notes. To accrue $5.3 million
     for litigation and other contingencies relating to Dailey.

     (g)  To reflect the issuance of $195.0 million in shares of Weatherford
     common stock less $43.5 million in Weatherford common stock to be received
     by Weatherford in respect of the Senior Notes held by Weatherford. The net
     shares to be issued are approximately 4.6 million shares, valued at $32
     15/16 per share, which was the closing market price on May 20, 1999. Of
     this amount, the Dailey shareholders will receive shares valued at $10.0
     million and the balance of the shares will be issued to the holders of the
     Senior Notes other than Weatherford.

     (h)  To eliminate Dailey's equity, which consists of $0.1 million common
     stock, $53.1 million capital in excess of par, $4.1 million of treasury
     stock, $100.2 million of retained deficit, and $1.1 million of accumulated
     other comprehensive loss.

     The adjustments to the accompanying Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Operations are described below:

     (i)  To eliminate revenues of $1.0 million and $0.5 million and related
     costs of $0.2 million and $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 1998
     and the three months ended March 31, 1999, respectively, associated with
     transactions between Dailey and Weatherford.

     (j)  To reverse depreciation expense of $2.2 million and $0.6 million for
     the year ended December 31, 1998 and the three months ended March 31, 1999,
     respectively, to reflect the write-down of property, plant, and equipment
     to fair market value. Such property, plant and equipment is being
     depreciated over five years.

     (k)  To eliminate interest expense to reflect the retirement of the Senior
     Notes.

     (l)  To eliminate Weatherford's interest income related to its investment
     in the Senior Notes.

     (m)  To record the income tax provision related to the effect of the pro
     forma adjustments at the statutory rate.

     (n)  Weatherford's historical shares outstanding and basic weighted average
     pro forma shares outstanding as of March 31, 1999, were 97,283,731 and
     101,914,007, respectively. Weatherford's historical shares outstanding and
     basic weighted average pro forma shares outstanding as of December 31,
     1998, were 97,328,462 and 101,663,578, respectively.


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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

     This report contains forward-looking statements relating to our proposed
acquisition of Dailey. We believe these statements constitute "forward-looking
statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Certain risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to be materially
different from projected results contained in forward-looking statements in this
report. In addition to the general market risks described in our Annual and
Quarterly Reports, there exist risks and uncertainties relating to the Dailey
acquisition, including, but not limited to, the following:

     o    BANKRUPTCY UNCERTAINTIES. Our acquisition of Dailey is subject to
          bankruptcy court approval. Although we have received agreements from
          the holders of more than two-thirds of the claims of Dailey's impaired
          creditors, there can be no assurance that the acquisition will be
          completed in a timely manner. Our pro forma financial statements
          assume that the acquisition of Dailey will be completed between 60 and
          120 days without any unexpected administrative costs and expenses or
          unknown claims against Dailey. To the extent the bankruptcy process
          takes longer than anticipated or claims, including severance, exceed
          those currently projected the costs of the acquisition could be
          greater than that set forth in the pro forma financial statements.

     o    COST SAVINGS. We currently expect that our acquisition of Dailey will
          allow us to realize around $20 million in annual cost savings through
          the elimination and reduction of overlapping costs. Our ability to
          achieve these savings will be dependent on our ability to integrate
          the operations of the acquired business, including personnel, systems
          and facilities.

     o    SYNERGIES. We currently expect to realize around $8 million annually
          in additional margins from the manufacture of our own drilling and
          fishing jars. These savings will be dependent on the ultimate amount
          of jar business conducted by us, which in turn will be dependent on
          market conditions. Our ability to realize these benefits will also be
          dependent on the timing of the conversion of our current jar lines to
          the Dailey jar line.

ITEM 7.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

         (c)      Exhibits

         23.1     Consent of Ernst & Young LLP with respect to the financial
                  statements of Dailey International Inc.

         99.1     Press release dated May 21, 1999, announcing the acquisition
                  of Dailey International Inc.

         99.2     Consolidated Financial Statements of Dailey International
                  Inc. as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 and for the year
                  December 31, 1998, the eight month period ended December 31,
                  1997 and for each of two years in the period ended April 30,
                  1997.

         99.3     Consolidated Financial Statements of Dailey International
                  Inc. for the quarterly period 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: May 25, 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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 23.1             Consent of Ernst & Young LLP with respect to the financial
                  statements of Dailey International Inc.

 99.1             Press release dated May 21, 1999, announcing the acquisition
                  of Dailey International Inc.

 99.2             Consolidated Financial Statements of Dailey International
                  Inc. as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 and for the year
                  December 31, 1998, the eight month period ended December 31,
                  1997 and for each of two years in the period ended April 30,
                  1997.

 99.3             Consolidated Financial Statements of Dailey International
                  Inc. for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1999





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