Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by Weatherford International Plc on February 19, 2019, reporting events as of February 13, 2019. The filing addresses corporate governance procedures regarding the upcoming 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 25, 2019.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a current report regarding shareholder meeting logistics and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
There are no material financial changes reported in this filing. The document serves to establish deadlines for shareholder proposals and director nominations due to the timing of the 2019 Annual Meeting relative to the 2018 meeting.
Guidance, Outlook, and Corporate Actions
- Annual Meeting Date: June 25, 2019.
- Submission Deadline: Shareholder proposals and director nominations intended for inclusion in proxy materials must be received by March 1, 2019.
- Submission Requirements: Proposals must be directed to the Corporate Secretary at Weatherford's principal executive offices in Baar, Switzerland, and must comply with the Articles of Association and SEC rules.
- Excluded Proposals: Shareholders wishing to present proposals at the meeting without inclusion in proxy materials must also submit notice by March 1, 2019.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the March 1, 2019 deadline for submitting shareholder proposals or director nominations.
- Confirm the specific address for submission: Weststrasse 1, 6340 Baar, Switzerland.
- Note that the 2019 Annual Meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2019.
- Understand that this filing contains no financial results or operational updates.