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): January 12, 2012

 

 

Weatherford International Ltd.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Switzerland    001-34258    98-0606750

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  

Commission

File Number

  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

 

4-6 Rue Jean-François Bartholoni   

1204 Geneva

Switzerland

   Not Applicable
(Address of principal executive offices)    (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: +41-22-816-1500

 

 

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Item 5.02(b) Resignation of Director.

On January 12, 2012, Mr. Robert B. Millard resigned from our Board. Mr. Millard explained that, regretfully, travel and other responsibilities prohibit him from continuing to serve effectively in the role of director, a position in which he has served diligently since 1989. Weatherford regrets but also respects Mr. Millard’s decision, and we thank and acknowledge him for his service and dedication, his guidance and his invaluable contributions to the strategic direction of the company over nearly a quarter century.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD.
By:   /s/ JOSEPH C. HENRY
 

Joseph C. Henry, Vice President,

Co-General Counsel and

Corporate Secretary

Dated: January 12, 2012