8-K 1 h08610e8vk.txt NATIONAL-OILWELL, INC.- AUGUST 21, 2003 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: August 21, 2003 (Date of earliest event reported) NATIONAL-OILWELL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) FILE NO. 1-12317 (Commission File Number) DELAWARE 76-0475815 (State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) 10000 RICHMOND AVENUE 77042-4200 HOUSTON, TEXAS (Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone, including area code: (713) 346-7500 ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND EXHIBITS (a) Financial statements of business acquired Not applicable (b) Pro forma financial information Not applicable (c) Exhibits 99.1 Notice to Directors and Executive Officers of National-Oilwell, Inc., dated August 21, 2003. ITEM 11. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF TRADING UNDER REGISTRANT'S EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS On August 19, 2003 National-Oilwell, Inc. (the "Company") received notice from the National-Oilwell, L.P. Benefit Plan Administrative Committee regarding a blackout period, as defined by Rule 100(b) of Regulation BTR. The notice required by Rule 104 of Regulation BTR was provided to directors and executive officers by the Company on August 21, 2003 and is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The foregoing description is qualified by reference to such exhibit. SIGNATURE 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 thereunto duly authorized. NATIONAL-OILWELL, INC. Date: August 21, 2003 /s/ Steven W. Krablin --------------------- Steven W. Krablin Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION ----------- ----------- 99.1 Notice to Directors and Executive Officers of National-Oilwell, Inc. dated August 21, 2003.