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
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Steven W. Krablin
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Notice to Directors and Executive Officers of National-Oilwell,
Inc. dated August 21, 2003.