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: July 25, 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 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND EXHIBITS (a) Financial statements of business acquired Not applicable (b) Pro forma financial information Not applicable (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated July 25, 2003. ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE The following information is being furnished pursuant to Item 12 "Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition," and is included under this Item 9 in accordance with the procedure guidance in SEC Release No. 33-8216. A copy of the press release dated July 25, 2003 announcing the Registrant's results for the three months ended June 30, 2003 is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. 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: July 25, 2003 /s/ Steven W. Krablin ------------------------------------------ Steven W. Krablin Vice President and Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated July 25, 2003.