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 28, 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 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On October 28, 2003 National-Oilwell, Inc. issued a press release containing
earnings information for the three months ended September 30, 2003. A copy of
the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein
by reference.
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 28, 2003 /s/ Steven W. Krablin
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Steven W. Krablin
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated October 28, 2003.