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Halliburton 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 16, 2026)

Reports
Other Events
Filing Date
Filed September 16, 2026
Period End
September 15, 2026
Security
HAL
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q338-K122

HAL filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 122 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · May ’16May ’16
  2. Material agreement8-K · Mar ’19Mar ’19
  3. Leadership change8-K · Feb ’22Feb ’22
  4. Leadership change8-K · Dec ’25Dec ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed September 16, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Halliburton Company filed this Current Report on Form 8-K under Item 8.01 (Other Events) to disclose a board leadership change.

On September 15, 2026, the independent directors of the Board of Directors elected Mr. Maurice S. Smith as Lead Independent Director, effective immediately. He will serve until the next annual election of the Lead Independent Director by the independent directors, or until the earlier of his death, resignation, or removal.

In connection with this role, Mr. Smith will receive an additional annual retainer of $40,000,a consistent with the non-management director compensation program described in the Company's most recent proxy statement filed on March 31, 2026. Mr. Robert A. Malone will continue to serve as a director of the Company, and the Board and the Company thanked him for his years of service as Lead Independent Director.

The filing contains no financial results, operating metrics, or transaction disclosures. Its主要 significance for investors is governance-related: a change in the independent board leadership position, with the compensation impact limited to the stated $40,000b annual retainer.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Maurice S. Smith was elected Lead Independent Director by the independent directors on September 15, 2026, effective immediately.
  2. Smith will serve in the role until the next annual election of the Lead Independent Director or until his death, resignation, or removal, whichever is earlier.
  3. Smith will receive an additional annual retainer of $40,000 for serving as Lead Independent Director.
  4. The additional retainer is consistent with the non-management director compensation program described in the proxy statement filed March 31, 2026.
  5. Robert A. Malone will continue to serve as a director of the Company and was thanked by the Board for his service as Lead Independent Director.
  6. The filing reports no financial results, operating metrics, or transactions; it is a governance disclosure only.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who is the new Lead Independent Director of Halliburton?

    Mr. Maurice S. Smith was elected Lead Independent Director by the independent directors of the Board on September 15, 2026, effective immediately.

  2. How long will Mr. Smith serve as Lead Independent Director?

    He will serve until the next annual election of the Lead Independent Director by the independent directors, or until the earlier of his death, resignation, or removal.

  3. What additional compensation will Mr. Smith receive for this role?

    He will receive an additional annual retainer of $40,000, consistent with the non-management director compensation program described in the Company's proxy statement filed on March 31, 2026.

  4. Is Robert A. Malone leaving the Board?

    No. The filing states that Mr. Malone will continue to serve as a director of the Company. The Board and the Company thanked him for his years of service as Lead Independent Director.

  5. Does this filing include any financial results or deal announcements?

    No. The filing is limited to the board leadership change and the related director retainer, and it does not disclose financial results, operating metrics, or transactions.

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