Weatherford International Plc current report, 03 February 2016

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Weatherford International Plc
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: February 3, 2016
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter ended December 31, 2015

This filing serves as a notification that the Company issued a news release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2015. The full details of the results are contained in the news release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Financial Metrics

The provided text is a procedural filing (Form 8-K) referencing a news release. It does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. Investors must refer to Exhibit 99.1 (the news release) for these figures.

Material Changes

The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms the announcement of the fourth-quarter 2015 results.

Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary

  • Conference Call: Management scheduled a conference call for February 4, 2016, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the quarterly results.
  • Access: The call was available via telephone and real-time webcast, with a replay available until February 18, 2016.
  • Guidance/Risks: No specific guidance, outlook, risks, or contingencies are detailed in this filing text.

Important Facts for Investor Verification

  • Verify the specific financial results (revenue, net income, cash flow) in the news release attached as Exhibit 99.1, as this 8-K does not list them.
  • Confirm the details of the conference call held on February 4, 2016, for management's commentary on the Q4 2015 performance.
  • Note that the filing was signed by Krishna Shivram, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.