Microsoft Word 10.0.2627;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)
JANUARY 4, 2002
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 January 4, 2002 registrant issued a press release entitled "Halliburton
Says No Basis For Rumors".
The following summarizes that press release:
Registrant announced that there is no basis to a rumor that it has filed
for bankruptcy or that such a filing is contemplated. Registrant also said that
a rumor that there had been a new large asbestos jury verdict against it that
had not been announced by registrant was also unfounded. Registrant will
promptly announce any materially adverse verdicts against it. While registrant's
policy is that it does not respond to rumors registrant has made an exception in
this situation because of the serious and spurious nature of these particular
rumors.
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 January 4, 2002.
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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: January 4, 2002 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 January 4, 2002
Incorporated by Reference
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cedric Burgher
January 4, 2002 Vice President-Investor Relations
713/676-4933
HALLIBURTON SAYS NO BASIS FOR RUMORS
DALLAS, Texas - Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) announced today that there is no
basis to the spurious rumor that it has filed for bankruptcy or that such a
filing is contemplated. The Company has also heard a rumor that there has been a
new large asbestos jury verdict against it that has not been announced by the
Company. That rumor is also unfounded. The Company conducts a vigorous defense
of asbestos lawsuits and adverse verdicts will and do occur from time to time
and will be promptly announced by the Company when they are materially adverse.
It is the Company's policy that it does not respond to rumors. An exception has
been made in this situation because of the serious and spurious nature of these
particular rumors.
Halliburton Company, founded in 1919, is the world's largest provider of
products and services to the petroleum and energy industries. The company serves
its customers with a broad range of products and services through its Energy
Services Group and Engineering and Construction Group business segments. The
company's World Wide Web site can be accessed at http://www.halliburton.com.
NOTE: In accordance with the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Halliburton Company cautions that statements in
this press release which are forward looking and which provide other than
historical information, involve risks and uncertainties that may impact the
company's actual results of operations. Please see Halliburton's Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended September 30, 2001 for a more complete discussion of such risk
factors.
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