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): July 12, 2006
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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Bermuda
(State of Incorporation)
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1-31339
(Commission File No.)
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98-0371344
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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515 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 600, Houston, Texas
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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77027-3415
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 693-4000
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 1.01. Amendment of a Material Definitive Agreement
Effective
July 12, 2006, we and Shell Technology Ventures Inc. amended and restated a warrant held
by STVI to purchase 6.5 million of our common shares at an exercise price of $30 per share. The
amendments reflect, among other things, changes in our capital and organizational structure since
the original warrant was issued in February 2002. The warrant is exercisable until February 28,
2012 and is subject to adjustment for changes in our capital structure or our issuance of dividends
in cash, securities or property. A copy of the amended and restated warrant is attached as an
exhibit to this report.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibit
4.1
Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement, dated effective as of July 12, 2006, by and among
Weatherford International Ltd., Weatherford International, Inc. and Shell Technology Ventures Inc.