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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 EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED: October 17, 2005
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
State of Incorporation: Delaware
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-4221
Internal Revenue Service — Employer Identification No. 73-0679879
1437 South Boulder Avenue, Suite 1400, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119
(918)742-5531
 
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ITEM 502(b) DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS.
     In a letter to Walter H. Helmerich, III, Chairman of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (“H&P”), Mr. Francis Rooney, a Director of H&P, respectfully resigned from the Board of Directors of H&P, effective October 17, 2005. Mr. Rooney was nominated by the President of the United States, and confirmed by the United States Senate, to serve as Ambassador to the Holy See. Mr. Rooney’s duties will preclude his continued participation on the H&P Board of Directors.
SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly authorized the undersigned to sign this report on its behalf.
         
  HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
(Registrant)
 
 
  /s/ Steven R. Mackey    
  Steven R. Mackey   
  Vice President   
 
         
  DATE: October 19, 2005
 
 
     
     
     
 

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