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(LOGO--HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.)
UTICA AT TWENTY-FIRST
TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74114
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Helmerich
& Payne, Inc., will be held on the 41st Floor of the First National Tower
Building, 15 East 5th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma, at 12:00 noon, Tulsa time, on
Wednesday, March 1, 1995, for the following purposes:
1. To elect three Directors comprising the class of Directors of the
Corporation known as the "First Class" for a three-year term expiring in
1998.
2. To consider and transact any other business which properly may come
before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
In accordance with the By-Laws, the close of business on January 6, 1995,
has been fixed as the record date for the determination of the stockholders
entitled to notice of, and to vote at, said meeting. The stock transfer books
will not close.
The Corporation's Proxy Statement is submitted herewith. The annual report
for the year ended September 30, 1994, has been previously mailed to all
stockholders.
STOCKHOLDERS WHO DO NOT EXPECT TO ATTEND IN PERSON, BUT WISH THEIR STOCK TO
BE VOTED ON MATTERS TO BE TRANSACTED, ARE URGED TO SIGN, DATE, AND MAIL THE
ENCLOSED PROXY IN THE ACCOMPANYING ENVELOPE, TO WHICH NO POSTAGE NEED BE AFFIXED
IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES. THE PROMPT RETURN OF YOUR SIGNED PROXY,
REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF SHARES YOU HOLD, WILL AID THE CORPORATION IN
REDUCING THE EXPENSE OF ADDITIONAL PROXY SOLICITATION. THE GIVING OF SUCH PROXY
DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE IN PERSON IN THE EVENT YOU ATTEND THE
MEETING.
By Order of the Board of Directors
/s/ STEVEN R. MACKEY
STEVEN R. MACKEY
Secretary
Tulsa, Oklahoma
January 26, 1995
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(LOGO--HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.)
UTICA AT TWENTY-FIRST
TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74114
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PROXY STATEMENT
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The enclosed proxy is being solicited by and on behalf of the management of
Helmerich & Payne, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation," and will
be voted at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders on March 1, 1995. This statement
and the accompanying proxy are first being sent or given to stockholders on or
about January 26, 1995.
Any stockholder giving a proxy may revoke it at any time before it is voted
by voting in person at the Annual Meeting or by delivery of a later-dated proxy.
The cost of this solicitation will be paid by the Corporation. In addition
to solicitation by mail, arrangements may be made with brokerage houses and
other custodians, nominees and fiduciaries to send proxies and proxy material to
their principals. No solicitation is to be made by specially engaged employees
or other paid solicitors.
At the close of business on January 6, 1995, there were 26,764,476 issued
and outstanding shares of the common stock of the Corporation, the holders of
which, except the Corporation which is the holder of 2,045,816 shares of
treasury stock, are entitled to one vote per share on all matters. There is no
other class of securities of the Corporation entitled to vote at the meeting.
Only stockholders of record at the close of business on January 6, 1995, will be
entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
The following table sets forth the name and address of each stockholder of
the Corporation who beneficially owns more than 5% of the Corporation's common
stock, the number of shares beneficially owned by each, and the percentage of
outstanding stock so owned, as of January 6, 1995.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT AND
NATURE OF PERCENT
TITLE NAME AND ADDRESS BENEFICIAL OF
OF CLASS OF BENEFICIAL OWNER OWNERSHIP(1) CLASS
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Common Stock FMR Corp.
82 Devonshire Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02109 2,502,026(2) 10.122%
Common Stock The Capital Group, Inc.
333 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, California 90071 2,372,400(3) 9.598%
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT AND
NATURE OF PERCENT
TITLE NAME AND ADDRESS BENEFICIAL OF
OF CLASS OF BENEFICIAL OWNER OWNERSHIP(1) CLASS
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Common Stock State Farm Mutual Automobile
Insurance Company
One State Farm Plaza
Bloomington, Illinois 61710 2,064,300 8.351%
Common Stock W. H. Helmerich, III
1579 East 21st Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114 1,499,310(4) 6.065%
</TABLE>
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(1) Unless otherwise indicated, all shares are owned directly by the named
person or entity, with such person or entity possessing sole voting and
investment power with respect to such shares.
(2) Includes 2,472,028 shares owned by Fidelity Management & Research Company
and 29,998 shares owned by Fidelity Management Trust Company. Edward C.
Johnson 3d, FMR Corp., through its control of Fidelity Management & Research
Company, and Fidelity Management & Research Company each has the sole power
to dispose of 2,472,028 shares owned by Fidelity Management & Research
Company. FMR Corp., through its control of Fidelity Management Trust
Company, has sole voting and dispositive power over 29,998 shares. This
information is based upon FMR's Schedule 13G dated February 11, 1994.
(3) Capital Guardian Trust Company and Capital Research and Management Company,
operating subsidiaries of The Capital Group, Inc., exercise investment
discretion with respect to 1,472,400 and 900,000 shares, respectively. This
information is based upon The Capital Group, Inc.'s Schedule 13G dated
February 11, 1994.
(4) Includes 11,710 shares held by Mr. W. H. Helmerich, III, as Trustee in a
trust for a member of his immediate family; 300,000 shares owned by The
Helmerich Foundation, an Oklahoma charitable trust, for which Mr. Helmerich
is Trustee; 10,000 shares owned by Ivy League, Inc., of which Mr. Helmerich
is President and Director; and 15,450 shares held by The Helmerich Trust, an
Oklahoma charitable trust, for which Mr. Helmerich is Trustee. Mr. Helmerich
possesses sole voting and investment power over all indirectly owned shares.
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth the total number of shares of common stock
beneficially owned by each of the present Directors and nominees, the
Corporation's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and the other four most highly
compensated executive officers (the Chief Executive Officer and other four most
highly compensated executive officers collectively, the "named executive
officers"), and all Directors and Executive Officers as a group, and the percent
of the outstanding common stock so owned by each as of January 6, 1995.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT AND
NATURE OF PERCENT
DIRECTORS AND NAMED BENEFICIAL OF
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS TITLE OF CLASS OWNERSHIP(1) CLASS
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
W. H. Helmerich, III Common Stock 1,499,310(2) 6.065%
Hans Helmerich Common Stock 167,263(3) .677%
George S. Dotson Common Stock 94,096(4) .381%
Allen S. Braumiller Common Stock 37,416(5) .151%
Steven R. Shaw Common Stock 36,351(6) .147%
Douglas E. Fears Common Stock 30,383(7) .123%
H. W. Todd Common Stock 2,000 .008%
John D. Zeglis Common Stock 1,500 .006%
Glenn A. Cox Common Stock 1,000(8) .004%
George A. Schaefer Common Stock 1,000 .004%
William L. Armstrong Common Stock 1,000 .004%
C. W. Flint, Jr. Common Stock -- --
All Directors and
Executive Officers
as a Group(15) Common Stock 1,907,280(9) 7.713%
</TABLE>
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(1) Unless otherwise indicated, all shares are owned directly by the named
person, and he has sole voting and investment power with respect to such
shares.
(2) Includes 11,710 shares held by Mr. W. H. Helmerich, III, as Trustee in a
trust for a member of his immediate family; 300,000 shares owned by The
Helmerich Foundation, an Oklahoma charitable trust, for which Mr. Helmerich
is Trustee; 10,000 shares owned by Ivy League, Inc., of which Mr. Helmerich
is President and Director; and 15,450 shares held by The Helmerich Trust, an
Oklahoma charitable trust, for which Mr. Helmerich is Trustee. Mr. Helmerich
possesses sole voting and investment power over all indirectly owned shares.
(3) Includes options to purchase 3,096 shares exercisable within 60 days; 36,000
shares subject to restricted stock awards under the Restricted Stock Plan
for Senior Executives of Helmerich & Payne, Inc.; 2,887 shares fully vested
under the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 401(k) Plan as of September 30, 1994;
10,325 shares owned by Mr. Hans Helmerich's wife, with respect to which he
has disclaimed all beneficial ownership; 7,400 shares held by Mr. Helmerich
as Trustee for various trusts for members of his immediate family, as to
which he has sole voting and investment power; and 1,000 shares held by Mr.
Helmerich as a Co-trustee for a family trust for which he shares voting and
investment power.
(4) Includes options to purchase 3,096 shares exercisable within 60 days; 27,000
shares subject to restricted stock awards under the Restricted Stock Plan
for Senior Executives of Helmerich & Payne, Inc.; 5,917
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shares fully vested under the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 401(k) Plan as of
September 30, 1994; 950 shares held in a trust for a family member for which
Mr. Dotson, as a Co-trustee, shares voting and investment power; 1,100
shares held by Mr. Dotson as custodian for his children under the Uniform
Gifts to Minors Act; and 450 shares owned by Mr. Dotson's wife, with respect
to which he has disclaimed all beneficial ownership.
(5) Includes options to purchase 1,053 shares exercisable within 60 days; 12,000
shares subject to restricted stock awards under the Restricted Stock Plan
for Senior Executives of Helmerich & Payne, Inc.; and 5,063 shares fully
vested under the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 401(k) Plan as of September 30,
1994.
(6) Includes options to purchase 1,032 shares exercisable within 60 days; 24,000
shares subject to restricted stock awards under the Restricted Stock Plan
for Senior Executives of Helmerich & Payne, Inc.; and 2,256 shares fully
vested under the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 401(k) Plan as of September 30,
1994.
(7) Includes options to purchase 1,200 shares exercisable within 60 days; 21,000
shares subject to restricted stock awards under the Restricted Stock Plan
for Senior Executives of Helmerich & Payne, Inc.; and 1,384 shares fully
vested under the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 401(k) Plan as of September 30,
1994.
(8) All shares are held in a revocable trust known as the Glenn A. Cox Trust,
UTA, with respect to which voting and investment power are shared with Mr.
Cox's wife.
(9) Includes options to purchase 10,289 shares exercisable within 60 days;
151,000 shares subject to restricted stock awards under the Restricted Stock
Plan for Senior Executives of Helmerich & Payne, Inc.; and 21,656 shares
fully vested under the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 401(k) Plan as of September
30, 1994.
NOMINEES AND DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors of the Corporation is divided into three
classes -- First Class, Second Class, and Third Class -- whose terms expire in
different years. The terms of the Directors of the First Class expire this year,
and their successors are to be elected at this Annual Meeting. The terms of the
Directors of the Second Class and the Third Class do not expire until 1996 and
1997, respectively, and consequently their successors are not to be elected at
this Annual Meeting. Upon the conclusion of this Annual Meeting, each of the
First, Second and Third Classes will be comprised of three Directors.
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The Directors belonging to the Second Class and the Third Class, which are
not up for election at this meeting, and the Nominees for Directors of the First
Class, are as follows:
DIRECTORS OF THE SECOND CLASS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR
EXPIRATION FIRST
OF PRESENT PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION BECAME
NAME AGE TERM AND CURRENT DIRECTORSHIPS DIRECTOR
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
C. W. Flint, 73 1996 Retired Chairman of Flint Industries, Inc. 1968
Jr. (oil field construction services, general
construction contractor and environmental
consulting, and electronics
(PHOTOGRAPH) manufacturing). Director of Liberty
Bancorp, Inc.; Liberty Bank and Trust Com-
pany of Tulsa, N.A.; Pennzoil Co.; and
Liberty Bank and Trust Company of Oklahoma
City, N.A.
H. W. Todd 72 1996 Managing Partner, Carlisle Enterprises, L.P. 1971
(acquisitions and mergers within the
(PHOTOGRAPH) aerospace, defense, and industrial
sectors). Director of Pacific Scientific
Co.; and Garrett Aviation Services
John D. Zeglis 47 1996 Senior Vice President -- General Counsel and 1989
Government Affairs of American Telephone
and Telegraph Company (provides products,
(PHOTOGRAPH) services, and systems for the movement and
management of information, including U.S.
and international long-distance
telecommunications services,
telecommunications products for businesses
and consumers, network transmission
systems and equipment, computers, and
electronic components). Director of
Illinova Corp.; and Illinois Power Co.
</TABLE>
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DIRECTORS OF THE THIRD CLASS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR
EXPIRATION FIRST
OF PRESENT PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION BECAME
NAME AGE TERM AND CURRENT DIRECTORSHIPS DIRECTOR
---- ---- ---------- -------------------------------------------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
W. H. Helmerich, III 72 1997 Chairman of the Board of the Corporation. 1949
Director of Atwood Oceanics, Inc.; Liberty
(PHOTOGRAPH) Bancorp, Inc.; Liberty Bank and Trust
Company of Tulsa, N.A.; Caterpillar Inc.;
and Liberty Bank and Trust Company of
Oklahoma City, N.A.
William L. Armstrong 57 1997 Chairman of Ambassador Media Corporation and 1992
Cherry Creek Mortgage Company (television
(PHOTOGRAPH) broadcasting and mortgage banking).
Director of International Family
Entertainment, Inc.; NaTec Resources,
Inc.; Provident Life & Accident Insurance
Company of America; and Storage Technology
Corporation
Glenn A. Cox 65 1997 Retired President and Chief Operating 1992
Officer of Phillips Petroleum Company
(PHOTOGRAPH) (large integrated oil company). Director
of Bank of Oklahoma, N.A.; BOK Financial
Corporation; The Williams Companies, Inc.;
and Union Texas Petroleum Holdings, Inc.
</TABLE>
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NOMINEES FOR THE DIRECTORS OF THE FIRST CLASS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR
EXPIRATION FIRST
OF PRESENT PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION BECAME
NAME AGE TERM AND CURRENT DIRECTORSHIPS DIRECTOR
---- ---- ---------- -------------------------------------------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Hans Helmerich 36 1995 President of the Corporation and Chief 1987
Executive Officer; holds similar positions
(PHOTOGRAPH) as Chairman or President and as Chief
Executive Officer of subsidiary companies.
Director of Atwood Oceanics, Inc.
George S. Dotson 54 1995 Vice President of the Corporation and 1990
President and Chief Operating Officer of
(PHOTOGRAPH) Helmerich & Payne International Drilling
Co.; holds similar positions as President
and Chief Operating Officer of Helmerich &
Payne International Drilling Co.
subsidiary companies. Director of Atwood
Oceanics, Inc.
George A. Schaefer 66 1995 Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 1988
of Caterpillar Inc. (manufacturer of
(PHOTOGRAPH) earthmoving, construction, and
materials-handling machinery and
equipment). Director of Aon Corporation;
McDonnell Douglas Corporation; Morton
International; and Caterpillar Inc.
</TABLE>
With regard to the election of the Directors, stockholders may vote in
favor of all nominees, withhold their votes as to all nominees, or withhold
their votes as to specific nominees. Unless otherwise specified, the
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proxies on the enclosed form which are executed and returned will be voted for
the nominees listed above as "Nominees for Directors of the First Class." The
proxies executed and returned on the enclosed form can be voted only for the
named nominees. If any one of the nominees is not a candidate at the Annual
Meeting, an event which management does not anticipate, the proxies will be
voted for a substitute nominee. The election of Directors will require the
affirmative vote of a plurality of the shares of common stock voting in person
or by proxy at the Annual Meeting. Abstentions and broker nonvotes shall not be
counted except for purposes of determining the presence of a quorum at the
meeting.
The Corporation's transfer agent will tabulate all votes which are received
prior to the date of the Annual Meeting. The Corporation has appointed two
employee inspectors of the elections to receive the transfer agent's tabulation,
to tabulate all other votes, and to certify the results of the elections.
The principal occupation of each of the Directors and the Nominees for
Directors of the First Class is as set forth in the tables above and has been
the same occupation for the past five years except with respect to: (i) Mr.
William L. Armstrong, who was a United States Senator from Colorado from 1978
through 1990; (ii) Mr. George A. Schaefer, who retired effective June 30, 1990,
after being Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Caterpillar
Inc. since 1985; (iii) Mr. H. W. Todd, who retired effective January 1, 1990,
after being Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and President of
Rohr Industries, Inc., for more than the past five years; (iv) Mr. Glenn A. Cox,
who retired effective December 23, 1991, after being President and Chief
Operating Officer of Phillips Petroleum Company since 1985; and (v) Mr. C. W.
Flint, Jr., who retired effective June 16, 1992, after being Chairman of Flint
Industries, Inc., for more than the past five years. Mr. Hans Helmerich is a son
of Mr. W. H. Helmerich, III.
ATTENDANCE
There were four regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors held
during fiscal 1994. No Director attended fewer than 75% of the aggregate of the
total number of meetings of the Board of Directors and its committees held
during fiscal 1994.
COMMITTEES
Mr. C. W. Flint, Jr. and Mr. Glenn A. Cox are members of the Audit
Committee. The functions of the Audit Committee include: (i) reviewing with
management and the Corporation's independent accountants the scope of the
various audits to be conducted during the coming year; (ii) reviewing with
management and the independent accountants the results of such audits, including
the auditor's comments on the Corporation's accounting policies and the adequacy
of the internal controls; (iii) discussing with management and the independent
accountants the Corporation's annual financial statements; (iv) reviewing fees
paid to, and the scope of services provided by, the independent accountants; (v)
reviewing the independence of the independent accountants; (vi) recommending to
the full Board the engagement or discharge of the independent accountants; and
(vii) monitoring compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. During the
year ended September 30, 1994, the Audit Committee held three meetings.
During fiscal 1994, Mr. John D. Zeglis, Mr. George A. Schaefer, Mr. W. H.
Helmerich, III and Mr. W. F. Martin were members of the Human Resources
Committee. Mr. W. H. Helmerich, III and Mr. W. F. Martin were members of such
Committee from October 1, 1993 through November 30, 1993, and October 1, 1993
through March 2, 1994, respectively. Mr. William L. Armstrong was appointed to
such
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Committee on December 5, 1994 and participated in decisions regarding fiscal
1994 compensation of the named executive officers. The functions of the Human
Resources Committee are to review and make recommendations or decisions
regarding: (i) the election and salaries of officers and key management
employees; (ii) bonus awards, stock option plans and awards, and other fringe
benefit plans; and (iii) management succession. During the year ended September
30, 1994, the Human Resources Committee held one meeting.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND OTHER INFORMATION
SUMMARY OF CASH AND CERTAIN OTHER COMPENSATION
The information contained in the following Summary Compensation Table for
fiscal years 1994, 1993, and 1992 is furnished with respect to the named
executive officers.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LONG-TERM COMPENSATION
---------------------------------
ANNUAL COMPENSATION AWARDS PAYOUTS
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(1) (2) (3)
OTHER RESTRICTED SECURITIES (4)
ANNUAL STOCK UNDERLYING LTIP ALL OTHER
NAME AND PRINCIPAL COMPENSATION AWARDS OPTIONS PAYOUTS COMPENSATION
POSITION YEAR SALARY($) BONUS($) ($) ($) (#) ($) ($)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Hans Helmerich 1994 247,925 75,000 635 -- -- -- 9,562
President and 1993 223,463 75,000 720 -- -- -- 8,501
CEO 1992 210,313 75,000 648 -- -- -- 9,703
George S. Dotson 1994 219,800 70,000 650 -- -- -- 8,430
Vice President and 1993 201,850 70,000 720 -- -- -- 7,680
President of 1992 186,500 70,000 648 -- -- -- 9,361
Drilling Subsidiary
Steven R. Shaw 1994 170,000 35,000 632 -- -- -- 6,807
Vice President 1993 160,375 35,000 720 -- -- -- 6,484
Production 1992 151,750 35,000 648 -- -- -- 9,502
Allen S. Braumiller 1994 159,525 20,000 458 -- -- -- 34,234
Vice President 1993 148,263 20,000 720 -- -- -- 35,157
Exploration 1992 140,813 20,000 648 -- -- -- 39,505
Douglas E. Fears 1994 140,600 15,000 630 -- -- -- 5,921
Vice President 1993 131,513 15,000 720 -- -- -- 6,797
Finance 1992 125,062 15,000 648 -- -- -- 7,038
</TABLE>
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(1) The amounts specified in this column represent payments of estimated tax
liability with respect to company-provided health and retirement benefits.
The aggregate amount of perquisites and other personal benefits was less
than either $50,000 or 10% of the total annual salary and bonus reported for
each of the named executive officers.
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(2) As of September 30, 1994, Messrs. Helmerich, Dotson, Shaw, Braumiller, and
Fears held 36,000, 27,000, 24,000, 12,000, and 21,000 shares of restricted
stock, respectively, with the value thereof on September 30, 1994 being
$1,012,500, $759,375, $675,000, $337,500, and $590,625, respectively.
Notwithstanding these reported amounts, the actual value of the restricted
stock held by the named executive officers will depend on the market value
of the Corporation's stock at a future date. The terms of the Restricted
Stock Plan for Senior Executives of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (the "Restricted
Stock Plan") provide for vesting of 20% of the total number of shares
awarded the participant on each of the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and
seventh anniversary dates of the award. The Restricted Stock Plan prohibits
a subsequent grant under such Plan until the restrictions upon any former
grant have completely expired. If the participant for any reason ceases to
be an employee of the Corporation, all shares then subject to restriction
will be forfeited. Dividends will be payable on shares if and to the extent
dividends are paid on the Corporation's stock generally.
(3) The references to "SARs" in the Summary Compensation Table and all other
tables in this Proxy Statement have been omitted, since the Corporation has
never authorized any SARs.
(4) With respect to each of the named executive officers except Mr. Braumiller,
the amounts specified in this column represent only the Corporation's
matching contributions to its 401(k) Plan in behalf of each such executive
officer. With respect to Mr. Braumiller, $6,725, $6,104 and $7,922 were
contributed to the 401(k) Plan by the Corporation in Mr. Braumiller's behalf
in each of fiscal years 1994, 1993, and 1992, respectively. In each of
fiscal years 1994, 1993, and 1992, Mr. Braumiller was paid $27,509, $29,053
and $31,583, respectively, pursuant to an overriding royalty plan applicable
only to geologists and geophysicists. Since Mr. Braumiller has previously
satisfied all vesting requirements under the overriding royalty plan, he
shall continue to receive payments thereunder regardless of whether Mr.
Braumiller continues in the employment of the Corporation. The overriding
royalty plan requires payments to be made to participants at least
semi-annually. Currently, payments are being made to Mr. Braumiller on a
quarterly basis. Although the overriding royalty plan was terminated
effective September 30, 1985, Mr. Braumiller's share of all overriding
royalties earned under such plan prior to September 30, 1985, will continue
to be paid to him until production in commercial quantities ceases.
STOCK OPTION GRANTS
OPTION GRANTS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER OF
SECURITIES
UNDERLYING
OPTIONS
GRANTED
NAME (#)
---------------------------------------------------------- ----------
<S> <C>
Hans Helmerich............................................ None
George S. Dotson.......................................... None
Steven R. Shaw............................................ None
Allen S. Braumiller....................................... None
Douglas E. Fears.......................................... None
</TABLE>
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OPTION EXERCISES AND HOLDINGS
The following table sets forth information with respect to the named
executive officers of the Corporation concerning the exercise of options during
the last fiscal year and unexercised options held as of the end of the fiscal
year:
AGGREGATED OPTION EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
AND FY-END OPTION VALUES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER OF
SECURITIES VALUE OF
UNDERLYING UNEXERCISED
UNEXERCISED IN-THE-MONEY
OPTIONS AT OPTIONS AT
FY-END(#) FY-END($)(1)
SHARES ACQUIRED EXERCISABLE/ EXERCISABLE/
NAME ON EXERCISE(#) VALUE REALIZED($) UNEXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE(2)
---- --------------- ----------------- ------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Hans Helmerich........................... 4,494 14,044 3,096/ 27,090/
18,540 94,654
George S. Dotson......................... 4,494 12,920 3,096/ 27,090/
18,540 94,654
Steven R. Shaw........................... -- -- 1,032/ 9,030/
18,540 94,654
Allen S. Braumiller...................... -- -- 1,053/ 9,609/
6,458 28,817
Douglas E. Fears......................... -- -- 1,200/(3) -- /
9,600 28,687
</TABLE>
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(1) Fair market value used for computations in this column was $28.125 per
share, which was the Corporation's closing price of its common stock on
September 30, 1994.
(2) The Incentive Stock Option Plan pursuant to which certain options noted in
this table were granted contains a cumulative restriction feature requiring
sequential exercise of options granted under such plan. Therefore, certain
out-of-the-money options must be exercised prior to certain in-the-money
options.
(3) These options were out-of-the-money as of September 30, 1994.
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LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLANS
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLANS -- AWARDS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER OF
SHARES, UNITS
OR OTHER
NAME RIGHTS (#)
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<S> <C>
Hans Helmerich.......................................... None
George S. Dotson........................................ None
Steven R. Shaw.......................................... None
Allen S. Braumiller..................................... None
Douglas E. Fears........................................ None
</TABLE>
PENSION PLANS
The pension plan benefit under the Corporation's retirement plan is
calculated pursuant to the following formula:
Compensation X 1.5% = Annual Pension Benefit.
Pension benefits, which are accrued annually, are determined based on
compensation received throughout a participant's career. "Compensation" includes
salary, bonus, vacation pay, sick pay, Section 401(k) elective deferrals, and
Section 125 "cafeteria plan" deferrals. Therefore, the pension benefit is not
determined primarily by final compensation and years of service.
Based upon this formula, an assumed annual salary growth rate of 6%, and an
age 62 retirement date, the estimated annual benefits payable to each named
executive officer at retirement are:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ANNUAL
CURRENT RETIREMENT
NAME AGE BENEFIT(1)
----------------------------------------------------------------- ------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Hans Helmerich................................................... 36 $364,845
George S. Dotson................................................. 54 $129,855
Steven R. Shaw................................................... 44 $126,338
Allen S. Braumiller.............................................. 60 $ 52,689
Douglas E. Fears................................................. 45 $ 84,408
</TABLE>
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(1) The annual retirement benefit has not been reduced for statutory
compensation and benefit limits, as amounts over these limits would be
payable pursuant to the Supplemental Retirement Income Plan for Salaried
Employees of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. The benefits listed above are computed
as a straight single life annuity and are not subject to any reduction for
Social Security or other offset amounts.
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REPORT ON REPRICING OF OPTIONS
TEN-YEAR OPTION REPRICINGS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER OF
SECURITIES
UNDERLYING
OPTIONS
REPRICED OR
NAME AMENDED (#)
----------------------------------------------------- -----------
<S> <C>
Hans Helmerich...................................... None
George S. Dotson.................................... None
Steven R. Shaw...................................... None
Allen S. Braumiller................................. None
Douglas E. Fears.................................... None
</TABLE>
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION
During fiscal 1994, the members of the Corporation's Human Resources
Committee (which functions as the Corporation's compensation committee) were Mr.
George A. Schaefer, Mr. John D. Zeglis, Mr. W. H. Helmerich, III, and Mr. W. F.
Martin. Messrs. Helmerich and Martin served on such Committee from October 1,
1993 through November 30, 1993, and October 1, 1993 through March 2, 1994,
respectively. Mr. William L. Armstrong was appointed to such Committee on
December 5, 1994 and participated in decisions regarding fiscal 1994
compensation of the named executive officers. No executive officer of the
Corporation has any relationship covered by the Compensation Committee Interlock
regulations.
Mr. W. H. Helmerich, III, Chairman of the Board, retired from the
Corporation in December of 1989. Pursuant to a consulting agreement with the
Corporation, he receives $154,800 per year for a one-year term commencing
January 1, 1990, plus reimbursement of reasonable business, travel, and other
expenses in consideration of his agreement to provide advisory and consulting
services (exclusive of services rendered by Mr. Helmerich as Chairman of the
Board) to the Corporation. The consulting agreement is automatically renewed for
successive one-year terms unless terminated by the Corporation or Mr. W. H.
Helmerich, III.
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS AND TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
AND CHANGE-OF-CONTROL ARRANGEMENTS
The Helmerich & Payne, Inc., 1990 Stock Option Plan contains a provision
whereby all stock options will automatically become fully vested and immediately
exercisable without the requirement of any further act by the Corporation or
participant in the event of a "change of control" of the Corporation, as defined
in such plan. Pursuant to an agreement between the Corporation and the
participants under the Restricted Stock Plan for Senior Executives of Helmerich
& Payne, Inc., all restricted shares will automatically become fully vested,
free of restrictions, without the requirement of any further act by the
Corporation or a participant in the event of a "change of control" of the
Corporation, as defined in such agreement.
If a named executive officer dies prior to age 65 while employed by the
Corporation or after having retired under the Corporation's pension plan, then
pursuant to an agreement with each named executive officer the surviving spouse
of such deceased executive will be paid $2,250 per month for 120 consecutive
months, commencing upon the date of death. Alternatively, if the named executive
officer remains in the employment
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of the Corporation until age 65 or has retired under the provisions of the
Corporation's pension plan, then commencing on his 65th birthday such executive
officer shall be paid $225 per month for 120 consecutive months.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT
Decisions with regard to the compensation of the Corporation's
executive officers are generally made by the Human Resources Committee
of the Board of Directors ("Committee"). Each member of the Committee
is a non-employee director. Decisions about awards under the
Corporation's stock-based compensation plans are made by the Committee
and reported to the Board. All other decisions by the Committee
relating to compensation of the Corporation's executive officers are
reviewed by the Board. Generally, the Committee meets in December
following the end of a particular fiscal year to consider prospective
calendar-year salary adjustments, as well as to consider bonus
compensation for executive officers during the prior calendar year.
Executive Officer Compensation Policies
The Corporation's executive compensation policies are designed to
provide competitive levels of compensation that integrate pay with the
Corporation's performance, recognize individual initiative and
achievements, and assist the Corporation in attracting and retaining
qualified executives. The Committee relies in large part on
compensation studies for the determination of competitive
compensation. These studies include salary and bonus compensation data
from several competitor companies including that contained within the
S&P Oil and Gas Drilling Index on page 16 of this Proxy Statement.
Also, when the Committee contemplates the awarding of stock grants or
options to its executives, it considers the nature and amount of stock
awards made by competitor companies to their executive officers. In
order to implement these objectives, the Corporation has developed a
straightforward compensation package consisting of salary, annual
bonus, and periodic awards of stock options and/or restricted stock.
Each element of the compensation package serves a particular purpose.
Salary and bonus are primarily designed to award current and past
performance. Awards of stock options and restricted stock are
primarily designed to tie a portion of each executive's compensation
to long-term future performance of the Corporation. The value of these
awards will increase or decrease based upon the future price of the
Corporation's stock. Base salaries are conservatively set to recognize
individual performance while attempting to approximate the average
level of base salaries among the Corporation's competitors. Annual
bonuses to executive officers are awarded based upon corporate
performance criteria, competitive considerations, and the Committee's
subjective determination of individual performance.
In determining executive compensation for fiscal 1994, the
Committee considered the Corporation's overall historical performance
and its future objectives and challenges rather than utilizing a
formula based on any particular performance measure in a single year.
The Committee believes that this policy provides a certain degree of
stability in executive compensation considering the cyclical nature of
the Corporation's businesses. Within this framework, the Committee
considered the following equally weighted performance factors in
making its compensation decisions in fiscal 1994: earnings per share;
cash flow from operations; return on operating assets; and status of
the
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Corporation's competitive position. The Committee determined that these
performance factors met its expectations during fiscal 1994.
Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code, effective January 1,
1994, provides that certain compensation to certain executive officers
in excess of $1 million will not be deductible for federal income tax
purposes. The current compensation levels of the Corporation's
executive officers are well below the $1 million threshold. In the
event that the Corporation's compensation levels approach the $1
million deduction cap, the Committee will further analyze Section
162(m) and take such action as it deems appropriate.
Stock Plans
The Committee believes that stock ownership by management through
stock-based compensation arrangements is beneficial in aligning
management's and stockholders' interests. Although the named executive
officers did not receive any grants under the Corporation's Restricted
Stock Plan in fiscal 1994, the Committee believes that by making
infrequent stock awards for a significant number of shares, as was
done with restricted stock in 1990, the participant will be motivated
to increase the Corporation's profits, asset values, and stock price
over the long term. The Restricted Stock Plan provides for vesting of
20% of the total number of shares awarded to the participant on each
of the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh anniversary dates of
the award. The Restricted Stock Plan prohibits a subsequent grant
under such Plan until all restrictions attributable to any former
grant have expired. If the participant for any reason ceases to be an
employee of the Corporation prior to the expiration of all
restrictions, all shares then subject to restriction will be
forfeited. Further, since the date of the restricted stock grants, no
stock options have been awarded to any of the Restricted Stock Plan
participants.
Compensation Paid to the Chief Executive Officer
Compensation paid to the CEO in fiscal 1994 consisted primarily
of base salary and annual bonus. In fiscal 1994, Mr. Helmerich
received a $75,000 bonus. The amount of such annual bonus has remained
unchanged for the past three years. In addition, Mr. Helmerich
received an 8.2% salary increase from the amount of salary and bonus
received in fiscal year 1993. The increase in CEO compensation was
made in light of the Committee's subjective assessment of the quality
of leadership displayed by Mr. Helmerich during a period of
instability in the energy industry, and in consideration of the
continued profitability of the Corporation.
SUBMITTED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
William L. Armstrong W. H. Helmerich, III W. F. Martin
George A. Schaefer John D. Zeglis
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PERFORMANCE GRAPH
The following performance graph reflects yearly percentage change in the
Corporation's cumulative total stockholder return on common stock as compared
with the cumulative total return of the S&P 500 Stock Index and the S&P Oil &
Gas Drilling Index. All cumulative returns assume reinvestment of dividends and
are calculated on a fiscal year basis ending on September 30 of each year.
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN TO SHAREHOLDERS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MEASUREMENT PERIOD
(FISCAL YEAR COVERED) 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
HELMERICH & PAYNE 100.00 105.32 83.49 98.45 125.98 106.13
S&P 500 INDEX 100.00 90.76 119.04 132.20 149.39 154.89
S&P OIL & GAS DRILLING INDEX 100.00 132.53 85.26 95.70 116.74 93.77
</TABLE>
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
Each Director not regularly employed by the Corporation presently receives
a retainer of $2,500 per quarter on each December 1, March 1, June 1, and
September 1 that he is a Director and an attendance fee of $2,500 for each
regularly scheduled meeting that he attends, plus expenses incurred in
connection with attending meetings. Mr. W. H. Helmerich, III receives no
compensation from the Corporation for serving as its Chairman of the Board. In
addition, members of the Audit Committee and the Human Resources Committee
(other than Mr. W. H. Helmerich, III) receive a fee of $500 per meeting
attended, plus expenses incurred in connection with attending meetings. It is
anticipated that there will be four regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of
Directors during fiscal 1995.
TRANSACTIONS WITH MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS
Mr. W. H. Helmerich, III acts as a consultant to the Corporation pursuant
to a consulting agreement described under "Compensation Committee Interlocks and
Insider Participation."
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COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 1994, all required reports were
filed on a timely basis with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In making
this disclosure, the Corporation has relied solely upon the written
representations of its directors and executive officers and copies of the
reports they have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
The Audit Committee of the Corporation's Board of Directors on April 5,
1994, approved the dismissal of Arthur Andersen LLP as the Corporation's
certifying accountant and on such date appointed Ernst & Young LLP as the
Corporation's new certifying accountant.
Arthur Andersen LLP's report on the financial statements for the past two
fiscal years contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion or was
qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles.
Further, during fiscal years 1992 and 1993 and that portion of fiscal 1994
ending April 5, 1994, there were no disagreements with Arthur Andersen LLP on
any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement
disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure.
For the Corporation's fiscal years 1992 and 1993 and that portion of fiscal
1994 ending April 5, 1994, there were no reportable events as described in Item
304(a)(1)(v)(A) through (D) of Regulation S-K.
The Corporation has not during fiscal years 1992 and 1993 and that portion
of fiscal 1994 ending April 5, 1994 consulted with Ernst & Young LLP regarding
any matters described in Item 304(a)(2) of Regulation S-K.
The independent public accounting firm selected by the Corporation for the
current year which audited the accounts of the Corporation for the fiscal year
most recently completed is Ernst & Young LLP. Representatives of Ernst & Young
LLP are expected to be present at the stockholders' meeting with the opportunity
to make a statement if they so desire and to respond to appropriate questions.
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS
The Corporation's annual meeting for 1996 will be held Wednesday, March 6,
1996. Any stockholder wishing to submit a proposal to the vote of the
stockholders at such 1996 annual meeting must submit such proposal or proposals
in writing to the Corporation at its executive office in Tulsa, Oklahoma,
Attention: Corporate Secretary, on or before September 30, 1995.
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OTHER MATTERS
As of this date, management knows of no business which will come before the
meeting other than that set forth in the notice of said meeting. If any other
matter properly comes before the meeting, the persons named as proxies will vote
on it in accordance with their best judgment.
By Order of the Board of Directors
/s/ STEVEN R. MACKEY
STEVEN R. MACKEY
Secretary
Dated: January 26, 1995
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD
MARCH 1, 1995
AND
PROXY STATEMENT
(HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC. LOGO)
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
UTICA AT TWENTY-FIRST
TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74114
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APPENDIX TO ELECTRONIC FILING
LIST OF IMAGE INFORMATION NOT
FILED ELECTRONICALLY
Photographs of the Directors and Nominees for Directors have been omitted
from Pages 5 through 7 of this Proxy Statement.
A graphic representation of the Performance Graph described on Page 16
of this Proxy Statement has been omitted.
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
PROXY FOR ANNUAL MEETING THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY AND ON BEHALF OF THE
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
The undersigned hereby appoints as his/her proxies,
- --------------------------------------- with powers of substitution and revocation, W. H.
Helmerich, III, Hans Helmerich, and Steven R.
Mackey, or each of them, to vote all shares of
Helmerich & Payne, Inc., which the undersigned would
be entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting of
Stockholders of Helmerich & Payne, Inc., to be held
on the 41st Floor of the First National Tower
Building, 15 East Fifth Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma, on
Wednesday, March 1, 1995, at 12:00 noon, Tulsa time,
and all adjournments thereof.
</TABLE>
1. Nominees for Directors of the "First Class" for a three-year term are Hans
Helmerich, George S. Dotson, and George A. Schaefer. DIRECTORS RECOMMEND A
VOTE FOR ITEM 1.
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
/ / FOR all listed nominees / / WITHHOLD vote from / / WITHHOLD vote only from
all listed nominees ________________________
</TABLE>
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THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WISHES OF THE STOCKHOLDER AS
SPECIFIED IN THE SQUARES AND ON THE LINE PROVIDED ON THE REVERSE SIDE HEREOF;
HOWEVER, IF NO SPECIFICATION IS MADE IN THE SQUARES OR ON THE LINE PROVIDED, THE
SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED FOR THE ELECTION OF THE FULL
SLATE OF DIRECTORS.
PLEASE COMPLETE, SIGN, DATE, AND RETURN PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE.
Dated: , 1995.
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(Sign here exactly as name
appears. When signing as
attorney, executor,
administrator, guardian, or
corporate official, please give
your full title as such.)
