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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): NOVEMBER 30, 2001
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
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
JOHNSON SCREEN ACQUISITION
On November 30, 2001, we completed the acquisition of the Johnson
Screens division of Vivendi Environnement for $110 million. A copy of the press
release announcing the closing of the Johnson Screens acquisition is filed as
Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated in this report by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated November 30, 2001, announcing the closing
of the Johnson Screens acquisition.
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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: December 4, 2001 /s/ BURT M. MARTIN
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Burt M. Martin
Vice President - Law
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Number Exhibit
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99.1 Press release dated November 30, 2001, announcing the closing of
the Johnson Screens acquisition.
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