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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 2, 2003
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
BERMUDA 1-31339 98-0371344
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
515 POST OAK BLVD., SUITE 600, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77027-3415
(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
On October 2, 2003, we announced that we are offering $250,000,000 of
senior notes due 2013. Proceeds from the offering of the senior notes will be
used to repay short-term indebtedness. A copy of the indenture under which those
securities will be issued is filed as Exhibit 4.1 to this Current Report. A copy
of the press release announcing the offering is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this
Current Report.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial statements of business acquired.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro forma financial information
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits
4.1 Indenture, dated October 1, 2003, among Weatherford
International Ltd., Weatherford International, Inc., and
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas.
99.1 Press release dated October 2, 2003, announcing senior note
offering.
99.2 Presentation dated October 2003 relating to the offering (This
document is furnished pursuant to Item 9 and Regulation FD but
is not deemed "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 and is not included in any filing incorporating this
Current Report by reference.)
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On October 2, 2003, we will release a presentation to certain potential
investors in the notes offering. A copy of that presentation is furnished as
Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report.
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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 LTD.
Dated: October 2, 2003
/s/ BURT M. MARTIN
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Burt M. Martin
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
No. Description
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4.1 Indenture, dated October 1, 2003, among Weatherford
International Ltd., Weatherford International, Inc., and
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas.
99.1 Press release dated October 2, 2003, announcing senior note
offering.
99.2 Presentation dated October 2003 relating to the offering (This
document is furnished pursuant to Item 9 and Regulation FD but
is not deemed "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 and is not included in any filing incorporating this
Current Report by reference.)