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) FEBRUARY 19, 1998 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 Page 1 of 5 Pages The Exhibit Index Appears on Page 4INFORMATION 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 February 19, 1998 registrant issued a press release entitled Dividend Declaration and Shareholders' Meeting pertaining, among other things, to an announcement that registrant's board of directors declared a first quarter dividend of 12.5 cents a share on registrant's common stock, payable March 25, 1998 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 4, 1998. Registrant's annual meeting of shareholders was set for May 19, 1998 in Dallas, Texas. Record date for determination of shareholders entitled to vote at such meeting is at the close of business on March 23, 1998. 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 February 19, 1998. Page 2 of 5 Pages The Exhibit Index Appears on Page 4 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: February 19, 1998 By: /s/ Susan S. Keith ------------------------- Susan S. Keith Vice President and Secretary Page 3 of 5 Pages The Exhibit Index Appears on Page 4 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Sequentially Number Description Numbered Page 20 Press Release of 5 of 5 February 19, 1998 Incorporated by Reference Page 4 of 5 Pages The Exhibit Index Appears on Page 4
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Guy T. Marcus Dirk Vande Beek February 19, 1998 VP-Inv. Rel. Media Relations (214) 978-2691 (713) 676-8097 DIVIDEND DECLARATION AND SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING DALLAS, Texas -- The board of directors of Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL) today declared a first quarter dividend of 12.5 cents a share on the company's common stock, payable March 25, 1998 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 4, 1998. The company's annual meeting of shareholders was set for May 19,1998 in Dallas, Texas. Record date for determination of shareholders entitled to vote at such meeting is March 23, 1998 at the close of business. 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. # # # Page 5 of 5 Pages The Exhibit Index Appears on Page 4