Weatherford to redeem $236M in notes on October 30

Weatherford expects to use cash on hand, while the redemption price also includes interest accrued through October 30, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Weatherford International plc (WFRD) said it issued a notice on October 20, 2026 to redeem all of its 8.625% Senior Notes due 2030, with an aggregate principal amount of $236 million. The notes are to be redeemed on October 30, 2026 at 100% of principal, plus accrued and unpaid interest to and including that date. Weatherford expects to fund the redemption with cash on hand; it states this disclosure does not itself constitute a notice of redemption.

8-K Event Classification

Item 8.01 — Other Events

1 item

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Key Figures

Aggregate principal amount: $236 million Interest rate: 8.625% Maturity year: 2030 +2 more

5 metrics

Aggregate principal amount $236 million 8.625% Senior Notes due 2030

Interest rate 8.625% Senior Notes due 2030

Maturity year 2030 Senior Notes

Redemption price 100% of principal Plus accrued and unpaid interest to and including October 30, 2026

Redemption date October 30, 2026 Date stated for redemption of the Senior Notes

Key Terms

Senior Notes, aggregate principal amount, accrued and unpaid interest

3 terms

Senior Notes financial

"8.625% Senior Notes due 2030"

Senior notes are a type of loan that a company borrows from investors, promising to pay it back with interest. They are called "senior" because in case the company faces financial trouble, these lenders are paid back before others. This makes senior notes safer for investors compared to other types of loans or bonds.

aggregate principal amount financial

"in an aggregate principal amount of $236 million"

The aggregate principal amount is the total amount of money borrowed through a bond or loan that the borrower promises to repay. It’s like the original price tag on a loan or bond, showing how much money is involved in the deal. This number matters because it indicates the size of the debt and helps investors understand the scale of the borrowing.

accrued and unpaid interest financial

"plus accrued and unpaid interest to and including the redemption date"

Accrued and unpaid interest is the interest that has built up on a loan or debt but hasn't been paid yet. It's like owing your friend money for a favor over time—you're expected to pay it later, even though you haven't paid it yet. This matters because it shows how much you owe beyond the original amount borrowed.

FAQ

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How much of WFRD's 2030 notes is Weatherford redeeming?

Weatherford plans to redeem all of its 8.625% Senior Notes due 2030, with an aggregate principal amount of $236 million.

When will WFRD redeem its 2030 notes, and at what price?

The notes are to be redeemed on October 30, 2026 at 100% of principal, plus accrued and unpaid interest to and including the redemption date.

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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): October 20, 2026

Weatherford International plc

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ireland			001-36504			98-0606750
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2000 Saint James Place,

Houston,

Texas

77056

(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:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Ordinary shares, $0.001 par value per share			WFRD			NASDAQ Global Select Market

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 8.01 Other Events.

On October 20, 2026, Weatherford issued a notice to redeem all of its 8.625% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”) in an aggregate principal amount of $236 million. The 2030 Notes will be redeemed at 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to and including the redemption date of October 30, 2026. The redemption is expected to be funded using cash on hand. This disclosure does not constitute a notice of redemption with respect to the 2030 Notes.

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: October 20, 2026			By:			/s/ Scott C. Weatherholt
						Scott C. Weatherholt
						Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

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