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
November 15, 2007 (November 14, 2007)
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
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1-12317
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76-0475815 |
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(Commission
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(IRS Employer |
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File Number)
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Identification No.) |
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| 7909 Parkwood Circle Drive |
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| Houston, Texas
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77036 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 713-346-7500
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(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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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
On November 14, 2007, the Board of Directors of National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (the “Company”)
unanimously approved and adopted amendments to the Company’s Bylaws (the “Bylaws”). The Company
added provisions to Article VII of the Bylaws to allow for participation in a Direct Registration
System as required under New York Stock Exchange regulations. A copy of the Amended and Restated
Bylaws of the Company is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
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3.1 |
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of National Oilwell Varco, Inc. |