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 20, 2008
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Bermuda
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1-31339
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98-0371344 |
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(Commission File No.)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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| 515 Post Oak Boulevard |
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| Suite 600 |
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| Houston, Texas
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77027 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 693-4000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction
A.2. below):
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 20, 2008, we issued a news release announcing third quarter results for the period ended
September 30, 2008. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
On October 20, 2008, following the news release and the filing of this Current Report on Form 8-K,
we will hold a conference call at 10:30 a.m. eastern, 9:30 a.m. central, regarding the third
quarter results. This scheduled conference call was previously announced on August 29, 2008 and
will be available via real-time webcast.
To access the call please contact the conference call operator at 866-800-8651, or 617-614-2704 for
international calls, approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time, and ask for the
Weatherford conference call. The passcode is “Weatherford”. A replay will be available until 5:00
p.m. central, October 27, 2008. The number for the replay is 888-286-8010, or 617-801-6888 for
international calls; passcode 55999036.
An enhanced webcast of the conference call and replay will be provided by Thomson and will be
available through Weatherford’s web site at http://www.weatherford.com. To access the conference
call and replay, click on the Investor Relations link and then click on the Enhanced Audio Webcast
link.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On October 20, 2008, we issued a news release announcing third quarter results for the period ended
September 30, 2008. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibit
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Press release dated October 20, 2008 announcing earnings for the quarter ended
September 30, 2008 |
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