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 11, 2002
(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 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On October 11, 2002, National-Oilwell, Inc. issued a press release announcing
that it has signed a Combination Agreement to acquire Hydralift ASA for NOK 55,
approximately U.S. $7.33, per share. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1
to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and the contents of such Exhibit are
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND EXHIBITS
99.1 Press Release dated October 11, 2002
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 16, 2002 /s/ Steven W. Krablin
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Steven W. Krablin
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated October 11, 2002