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
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): December 3, 2004 (September 1, 2004)
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
State of Incorporation: Delaware
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-4221
Internal Revenue Service Employer Identification No. 73-0679879
1437 South Boulder Avenue, Suite 1400, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119
(918)742-5531
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ITEM 1.01 ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT | ||||||||
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS | ||||||||
SIGNATURES | ||||||||
EXHIBIT INDEX | ||||||||
Schedule of Compensation for Non-Employee Directors |
ITEM 1.01 ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT
On September 1, 2004, the Board of Directors of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (Registrant) approved certain Non-Employee Director compensation. The compensation so approved became effective July 1, 2004. The attached Exhibit 10.1, incorporated herein by reference, sets forth the compensation for Non-Employee Directors.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. |
Description |
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10.1
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Schedule of Compensation for Non-Employee Directors |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly authorized the undersigned to sign this report on its behalf.
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
(Registrant)
/s/ Steven R. Mackey
Steven R. Mackey
Vice President
DATE: December 3, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. |
Description |
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10.1
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Schedule of Compensation for Non-Employee Directors |
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