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 30, 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 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 January 30, 2002 registrant issued a press release entitled "Halliburton's A-/A2 Credit Ratings Reaffirmed by Standard & Poor's". The following summarizes that press release: Registrant reported that Standard & Poor's reaffirmed its long-term credit ratings at A- and its commercial paper rating at A2. At the end of 2001, registrant had approximately $2.8 billion in working capital and $290 million in cash. Additionally, registrant has $700 million in undrawn, committed credit lines. Over the past year, registrant has reduced its total indebtedness from 40% of total capitalization, to approximately 24%. 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 30, 2002. 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: January 31, 2002 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 Description 20 Press Release Dated January 30, 2002 Incorporated by Reference Page 4 of 5 Pages The Exhibit Index Appears on Page 4
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Cedric Burgher January 30, 2002 Vice President, Investor Relations 713-676-4608 Wendy Hall Director, Media Relations 713-676-5227 HALLIBURTON'S A-/A2 CREDIT RATINGS REAFFIRMED BY STANDARD & POOR'S Dallas, Texas - Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL) reported today that Standard & Poor's reaffirmed the company's long-term credit ratings at A- and its commercial paper rating at A2. "Standard & Poor's decision to maintain our ratings at these high investment grade levels reflects our leading global market position and our healthy balance sheet," said Dave Lesar, chairman, president and CEO, Halliburton. "With considerable liquidity and strong cash flow, we have tremendous flexibility to execute our business plan and our strategy for sustained, long-term growth and profitability. I believe that the Standard & Poor's rating supports this assertion." At the end of 2001, the company had approximately $2.8 billion in working capital and $290 million in cash. The company's cash position today is about $600 million. Additionally, Halliburton has $700 million in undrawn, committed credit lines. Over the past year, Halliburton has reduced its total indebtedness from 40% of total capitalization, to approximately 24%. Halliburton, founded in 1919, is one of the world's largest providers 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. ###