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
October 27, 2006 (October 27, 2006)
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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1-12317
(Commission
File Number)
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76-0475815
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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10000 Richmond Avenue
Houston, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices)
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77042
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 713-346-7500
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 27, 2006, National Oilwell Varco, Inc. issued a press release announcing earnings for
the third quarter ended September 30, 2006 and conference call in connection therewith. A copy of
the release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
The information contained in this Current Report shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the
liabilities of that section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into a filing under the
Securities Act of 1933, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific
reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
The following exhibit is provided as part of the information furnished under Item 2.02 of
this Current Report on Form 8-K:
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National Oilwell Varco, Inc. press release dated October 27, 2006 announcing the earnings
results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. |
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.
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| Date: October 27, 2006 |
NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, INC.
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/s/ Clay C. Williams
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Clay C. Williams |
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Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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