SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 22, 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 February 22, 2002 registrant issued a press release entitled "Court
Extends Stay on Halliburton Asbestos Claims".
The following summarizes that press release:
Registrant announced that on February 21, 2002 the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
that issued a temporary restraining order on February 14, 2002 staying more than
200,000 pending asbestos claims against registrant's subsidiary Dresser
Industries, Inc. extended the time period of such stay until April 4, 2002. On
April 4, the Court will hold a hearing to decide if the stay will continue in
place or be modified.
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 22, 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: February 25, 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 February 22, 2002
Incorporated by Reference
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Wendy Hall
Halliburton Public Relations
713-676-5227
Cedric Burgher
Halliburton Investor Relations
713-676-4933
COURT EXTENDS STAY ON HALLIBURTON ASBESTOS CLAIMS
DALLAS, Texas -- Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) today announced that yesterday,
February 21, 2002, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court that issued a temporary restraining
order on February 14, 2002 staying more than 200,000 pending asbestos claims
against Halliburton's subsidiary Dresser Industries, Inc. has extended the time
period of such stay until April 4, 2002. On April 4, the Court will hold a
hearing to decide if the stay will continue in place or be modified. For more
details on the stay entered by the Court on February 14, 2002, Halliburton
refers to its earlier press release of the same date.
Founded in 1919, Halliburton 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 business segments. The company's
World Wide Web can be accessed at www.halliburton.com.
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