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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): February 17, 2021

Weatherford International plc
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ireland001-3650498-0606750
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2000 St. James Place,Houston,Texas77056
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
 Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 713.836.4000
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
                                         Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨





Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 17, 2021, Weatherford International plc (“Weatherford” and together with its subsidiaries, “we” or the “Company”) issued a news release announcing results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2020. A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated into this Item 2.02.

We will host a conference call on Thursday, February 18, 2021, to discuss the results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2020. The conference call will begin at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Central Time).

Participants are encouraged to download the accompanying presentation slides which will be available in the investor relations section of the Company’s website.

Listeners may register in advance for the conference call at http://dpregister.com/10150677 and will receive an email including a calendar reminder, dial-in number, and a PIN providing immediate access to the call.

Weatherford invites investors to listen to the call live via live webcast on the Company’s website at https://www.weatherford.com/en/investor-relations/investor-news-and-events/events/. Alternatively, listeners can access the conference call by dialing +1 877-328-5344 (within the U.S.) or +1 412-902-6762 (outside of the U.S.) and asking for the Weatherford conference call. Listeners should log in or dial in approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call.

A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until March 4, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. To access the replay, please dial +1 877-344-7529 (within the U.S.) or +1 412-317-0088 (outside of the U.S.) and reference conference number 10150677.

Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 17, 2021, we issued a news release announcing results for the Company’s fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2020. A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated into this Item 7.01.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)Exhibits
Exhibit NumberExhibit Description
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SIGNATURE

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 hereunto duly authorized.

Weatherford International plc
Date: February 17, 2021
/s/ H. Keith Jennings
H. Keith Jennings
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer