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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)
MAY 21, 1997
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 May 21, 1997, registrant issued a press release entitled
Halliburton Company Announces Promotions pertaining, among other
things, to an announcement of the following officer promotions
effective June 1, 1997: Dave Lesar, president and chief operating
officer; Ken LeSuer, vice chairman; and Gary Morris, executive
vice president and chief financial officer. Other registrant
officers will remain in place and retain their current
responsibilities.
The foregoing summary is subject to the full text of the
press release with respect thereto, a copy of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit 20, which exhibit is incorporated herein by
reference.
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 May 21, 1997.
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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: May 21, 1997 By: /s/ Susan S. Keith
____________________________
Susan S. Keith
Vice President, Secretary and
Corporate Counsel
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May 21, 1997 5 of 7
Incorporated by Reference
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact-Guy T. Marcus
May 21, 1997 Vice President-Inv. Rel.
(214) 978-2691
HALLIBURTON COMPANY ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS
DALLAS, Texas -- Halliburton Company (NYSE-HAL) today
announces the following new Halliburton Company officer
appointments, which become effective June 1, 1997 - Dave Lesar,
president and chief operating officer; Ken LeSuer, vice chairman;
and Gary Morris, executive vice president and chief financial
officer.
Dave Lesar, 43, will become president and chief operating
officer of Halliburton. Previously, Mr. Lesar was both executive
vice president and chief financial officer of Halliburton Company
and president and chief executive officer of Brown & Root, Inc.
He served as executive vice president-finance and administration
of Halliburton Energy Services upon joining the company in 1993.
Before coming to Halliburton, Mr. Lesar spent 16 years with
Arthur Andersen & Co. Mr. Lesar is a graduate of the University
of Wisconsin where he earned BS and MBA degrees.
Ken LeSuer, 61, will become vice chairman of Halliburton
Company. Mr. LeSuer most recently has served as chief executive
officer of the Halliburton Energy Group. He has more than 38
years of experience with Halliburton, having served as president
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for Halliburton Services, Halliburton Reservoir Services and Vann
Systems. Mr. LeSuer holds a BS degree in petroleum engineering
from Texas A&M University.
Gary Morris, 44, will become executive vice president and
chief financial officer of Halliburton Company. Prior to this
appointment, Mr. Morris served as senior vice president for the
company. During his 20-year career with Halliburton, Mr. Morris
has served as vice president of finance for Halliburton Energy
Services, controller of Halliburton Company, and vice president
of finance for Brown & Root. Mr. Morris earned a BBA degree from
St. Edwards University.
Other Halliburton Company officers will remain in place and
retain their current responsibilities.
Halliburton Company delivers its products and services to
customers through six business units -- Halliburton Energy
Services, Brown & Root Energy Services, Landmark Graphics
Corporation, Halliburton Energy Development, Brown & Root
Engineering & Construction, and Brown & Root Government Services.
While each business unit has its management team, marketplace
identity, and operational and financial goals, the units are
united by Halliburton's overall strategy. The six business units
will report to Mr. Lesar. Halliburton Company will continue to
report its financial results to shareholders through two business
segments -- Energy Services and Engineering & Construction
Services.
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Dick Cheney, chairman of the board and chief executive
officer of Halliburton Company, said, "Dave Lesar, Ken LeSuer,
and Gary Morris have made significant contributions to
Halliburton Company in strengthening our financial and
operational performance in recent years. They bring a wealth of
experience and expertise to their new leadership positions, which
will contribute to the company s future success."
Halliburton Company is one of the world's largest
diversified energy services, engineering, maintenance, and
construction companies. Founded in 1919, Halliburton provides a
broad range of energy services and products, industrial and
marine engineering and construction services.
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