Article: Varco International Inc. Declares Dividend Distribution of Preferred Share Purchase Rights.

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HOUSTON & ORANGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 22 2000

The board of directors of Varco International Inc. (NYSE:VRC) has declared a dividend distribution of one Preferred Share Purchase Right on each outstanding share of Varco International common stock. Subject to limited exceptions, the Rights will be exercisable if a person or group acquires 15% or more of the company's common stock or announces a tender offer for 15% or more of the common stock. Under certain circumstances, each Right will entitle stockholders to buy one one-hundredth of a share of newly created Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock of the company at ...

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