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 30, 2001
Halliburton Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
State or other Commission IRS Employer
jurisdiction File Number Identification
of incorporation Number
Delaware 1-3492 No. 75-2677995
3600 Lincoln Plaza
500 North Akard Street
Dallas, Texas 75201-3391
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number,
including area code - 214/978-2600
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT
Item 5. Other Events
The registrant may, at its option, report under this item any events, with
respect to which information is not otherwise called for by this form, that the
registrant deems of importance to security holders.
On October 30, 2001 registrant issued a press release entitled "Halliburton
Disputes Asbestos Claims" pertaining, among other things, to an announcement
that a jury in Holmes County, Mississippi rendered a verdict against three
companies in an asbestos case in favor of six plaintiffs for a total of $150
million. Registrant's subsidiary, Dresser Industries, Inc., was a defendant in
two of the claims. Registrant's share of the verdict is $21.25 million. The
other two companies were assessed the remainder of the damages. Registrant plans
to vigorously appeal if the verdict is not set aside. Registrant has strong
defenses in response to the plaintiffs' claims. In addition to a complete lack
of proof on key elements of the plaintiffs' claims, there were serious
irregularities in both the jury selection process and the determination of venue
for the case. Registrant believes the Mississippi appellate court will
ultimately vindicate its position.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
List below the financial statements, pro forma financial information and
exhibits, if any, filed as part of this report.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 20 - Press release dated October 30, 2001.
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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.
HALLIBURTON COMPANY
Date: November 6, 2001 By: /s/ Susan S. Keith
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Susan S. Keith
Vice President and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
20 Press Release Dated October 30, 2001
Incorporated by Reference
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