WEATHERFORD INT’L: Oil-For-Food Program Inquiries Still Ongoing

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice’s probes into Weatherford International Ltd.’s participation in the United Nations oil-for-food program are ongoing, the company disclosed in its latest quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

The Company participated in…

WEATHERFORD INT’L: Embezzlement Probe at European Unit Ongoing

Weatherford International Ltd.’s investigations over the embezzlement of about US$175,000 at a European subsidiary are ongoing, the company disclosed in its latest quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

With the assistance of outside counsel…

WEATHERFORD INT’L: US$27MM Legal Fees Incurred in First Half 2008

Weatherford International, Ltd. disclosed in its latest quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that during the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company incurred US$27 million in legal and professional fees in…

WEATHERFORD INT’L: U.S. Probes on Improper Product Sales Ongoing

Weatherford International Ltd. is cooperating with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry & Security and the U.S. Department of Justice’s investigations of alleged improper sales of products and services by the Company and its subsidiaries in sanctioned countries.

The…

WEATHERFORD INT’L: Oil-For-Food Program Inquiries Still Ongoing

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice’s probes into Weatherford International Ltd.’s participation in the United Nations oil-for-food program are ongoing.

The Company participated in the program governing sales of goods and services into Iraq.

The SEC…

WEATHERFORD INT’L: U.S. Probes on Improper Product Sales Ongoing

Weatherford International Ltd. is cooperating with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry & Security and the U.S. Department of Justice’s investigations of alleged improper sales of products and services by the Company and its subsidiaries in sanctioned countries.

The…

WEATHERFORD INT’L: $47M Legal, Compliance Fees Incurred in 2008

Weatherford International, Ltd., during 2008, incurred US$47 million in legal and professional fees in connection with complying and conducting investigations.

During 2008, the Company incurred US$56 million for costs incurred in connection with its exit from sanctioned countries.

The U.S. Department of…

WEATHERFORD INT’L: Embezzlement Inquiry at European Unit Ongoing

Weatherford International Ltd.’s investigations over the embezzlement of about US$175,000 at a European subsidiary are ongoing.

With the assistance of outside counsel and in connection with U.S. government investigations and subpoenas, the Company is conducting the embezzlement investigations and the possible…

WEATHERFORD INTL: Has $90M Cost for Oil-for-Food Program Matter

Weatherford International Ltd. disclosed in its latest Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that in relation with its oil-for-food program, during the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2008, it incurred US$57 million for costs…

WEATHERFORD INTL: Probe on Oil-for-Food Program Still Ongoing

Weatherford International Ltd. disclosed in its latest Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it continues to be involved in government and internal investigations involving various of its operations.

The Company participated in the United…