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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON MARCH 22, 1996
REGISTRATION STATEMENT 333-01869
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO
FORM S-4/A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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TUBOSCOPE VETCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
DELAWARE 1389 76-0252850
(STATE OR OTHER (PRIMARY STANDARD INDUSTRIAL (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
JURISDICTION OF CLASSIFICATION CODE NO.) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
INCORPORATION)
2835 HOLMES ROAD
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77051
(713) 799-5100
(ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE,
OF REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
JAMES F. MARONEY, III, ESQ.
VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY AND GENERAL COUNSEL
TUBOSCOPE VETCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
2835 HOLMES ROAD
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77051
(713) 799-5100
(NAME, ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER,
INCLUDING AREA CODE, OF REGISTRANT'S AGENT FOR SERVICE)
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Copies to:
PATRICK T. SEAVER, ESQ. SCOTT N. WULFE, ESQ.
LATHAM & WATKINS VINSON & ELKINS L.L.P.
650 TOWN CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 2000 1001 FANNIN STREET, SUITE 2300
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA 92626 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002-6760
(714) 540-1235 (713) 758-2222
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APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC: As soon as
practicable after the Registration Statement becomes effective.
If the securities being registered on this form are being offered in
connection with the formation of a holding company and there is compliance
with General Instruction G, check the following box [_]
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THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR
DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT
SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS
REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 8(a) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR UNTIL THIS
REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(a), MAY DETERMINE.
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ITEM 21. EXHIBITS.
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2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of January 3, 1996, between Sub,
Drexel and Tuboscope (incorporated by reference from the registrant's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 16, 1996).*
5 Opinion of Latham & Watkins.*
8.1 Opinion of Baker & Botts, L.L.P. regarding certain tax matters.*
8.2 Opinion of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. regarding certain tax matters.*
23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.*
23.2 Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP.*
23.3 Consent of CS First Boston.
24.1 Power of Attorney.*
99.1 Tuboscope Vetco International Corporation Form of Proxy.*
99.2 Consent of L. E. Simmons.*
99.3 Consent of John F. Lauletta.*
99.4 Consent of J. S. Dickson Leach.*
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* Previously Filed.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant has
duly caused this Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of
Houston, State of Texas on the 22nd day of March, 1996.
TUBOSCOPE VETCO INTERNATIONAL
CORPORATION
/s/ James F. Maroney, III
By___________________________________
James F. Maroney, III
Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Amendment No.
1 to the Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
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/s/ Martin R. Reid* Chairman of the Board March 22, 1996
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Martin R. Reid
/s/ William V. Larkin, Jr.* President, Chief Executive March 22, 1996
____________________________________ Officer and Director
William V. Larkin, Jr.
/s/ Ronald L. Koons* Executive Vice President, March 22, 1996
____________________________________ Chief Financial Officer and
Ronald L. Koons Treasurer (Principal
Financial Officer)
/s/ Jerome L. Baier* Director March 22, 1996
____________________________________
Jerome L. Baier
/s/ Martin G. Hubbard* Director March 22, 1996
____________________________________
Martin G. Hubbard
/s/ Eric L. Mattson* Director March 22, 1996
____________________________________
Eric L. Mattson
/s/ Timothy M. Pennington* Director March 22, 1996
____________________________________
Timothy M. Pennington
/s/ Patrick T. Seaver* Director March 22, 1996
____________________________________
Patrick T. Seaver
/s/ James J. Shelton* Director March 22, 1996
____________________________________
James J. Shelton
/s/ Frederick J. Warren* Director March 22, 1996
____________________________________
Frederick J. Warren
* By: /s/ Ronald L. Koons March 22, 1996
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Ronald L. Koons
Attorney-in-fact
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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5 Opinion of Latham & Watkins.*
8.1 Opinion of Baker & Botts, L.L.P. regarding certain tax matters.*
8.2 Opinion of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. regarding certain tax matters.*
23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.*
23.2 Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP.*
23.3 Consent of CS First Boston.
24.1 Power of Attorney.*
99.1 Tuboscope Vetco International Corporation Form of Proxy.*
99.2 Consent of L. E. Simmons.*
99.3 Consent of John F. Lauletta.*
99.4 Consent of J. S. Dickson Leach.*
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CONSENT OF CS FIRST BOSTON CORPORATION
We hereby consent to (i) the inclusion of our opinion letter to the Board of
Directors of Tuboscope Vetco International Corporation ("Tuboscope") as Appendix
D to the Proxy Statement/Prospectus of Tuboscope and (ii) all references made to
our firm in such Proxy Statement/Prospectus. In giving such consent, we do not
admit that we come within the category of persons whose consent is required
under, and we do not admit and we disclaim we are experts for purposes of, the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated
thereunder.
Very truly yours,
CS FIRST BOSTON CORPORATION
By: /s/ Harry C. Pinson
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Harry C. Pinson
Managing Director
March 22, 1996
