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: October 16, 2002
Delaware 1-4221 73-0679879 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction of Number) Identification incorporation) Number) |
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Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 15, 2002, the Registrant completed the funding of its $200,000,000 intermediate term debt facility. This unsecured facility provides for staged note maturities from five to 12 years. The Registrant received on August 15, 2002, funding of $100,000,000 under such facility with the remaining $100,000,000 being received by Registrant on October 15, 2002. The proceeds from this facility will be used to fund capital expenditures and for other general corporate purposes.
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, thereunto duly authorized.
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ STEVEN R. MACKEY -------------------------------- Name: Steven R. Mackey Title: Vice President Dated: October 16, 2002 |