UNITED STATES
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): September 15, 2026
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On September 15, 2026, the independent directors of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Halliburton Company (the “Company”) elected Mr. Maurice S. Smith as Lead Independent Director, effective immediately, to serve until the next annual election of the Lead Independent Director by the independent directors, or until the earlier of his death, resignation, or removal. In connection with his election as Lead Independent Director, Mr. Smith will receive an additional annual retainer of $40,000 for such service, consistent with the non-management director compensation program described in the Company’s most recent proxy statement filed on March 31, 2026. Mr. Robert A. Malone will continue to serve as a director of the Company. The Board and the Company thank Mr. Malone for his years of service as Lead Independent Director.
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: September 16, 2026 | By: | /s/ Pamela L. Taylor | ||||||
| Pamela L. Taylor | ||||||||
| Vice President, Public Law and Assistant Secretary | ||||||||