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)
FEBRUARY 20, 1997
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 20, 1997, registrant issued a press release entitled
Dividend Declaration and Shareholders' Meeting pertaining, among other things,
to an announcement that registrant declared a first quarter dividend of 25 cents
per share on registrant's common stock, payable March 26, 1997 to shareholders
of record at the close of business on March 5, 1997. Registrant's annual meeting
of shareholders was set for May 20, 1997 in Dallas, Texas. Record date for
determination of shareholders entitled to vote at such meeting is at the close
of business on March 24, 1997.
The foregoing summary is subject to the full text of the press release
with respect thereto, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 20, which
exhibit is incorporated herein by reference.
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 20, 1997.
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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 20, 1997 By: /s/ Susan S. Keith
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Susan S. Keith
Vice President, Secretary and
Corporate Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Sequentially
Number Description Numbered Page
20 Press Release of
February 20, 1997 5 of 5
Incorporated by Reference
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Guy T. Marcus
February 20, 1997 Vice President-Inv. Rel.
(214) 978-2691
DIVIDEND DECLARATION AND SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING
DALLAS, Texas -- The board of directors of Halliburton Company (NYSE-HAL)
today declared a first quarter dividend of 25 cents per share on the Company's
common stock, payable March 26, 1997 to shareholders of record at the close of
business on March 5, 1997.
The company's annual meeting of shareholders was set for May 20, 1997 in
Dallas, Texas. Record date for determination of shareholders entitled to vote at
such meeting is March 24, 1997 at the close of business.
Halliburton Company is one of the world's largest diversified energy
services, engineering, maintenance, and construction companies. Founded in 1919,
Halliburton provides a broad range of energy services and products, industrial
and marine engineering and construction services.
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