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: October 28, 2003 (Date of earliest event reported) NATIONAL-OILWELL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) FILE NO. 1-12317 (Commission File Number) DELAWARE 76-0475815 (State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) 10000 RICHMOND AVENUE 77042-4200 HOUSTON, TEXAS (Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone, including area code: (713) 346-7500 ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION On October 28, 2003 National-Oilwell, Inc. issued a press release containing earnings information for the three months ended September 30, 2003. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. SIGNATURE 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. NATIONAL-OILWELL, INC. Date: October 28, 2003 /s/ Steven W. Krablin ------------------------------------------ Steven W. Krablin Vice President and Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX <Table> <Caption> EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION - ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated October 28, 2003. </Table>