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Helmerich & Payne - 10-Q quarterly report FY


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FORM 10-Q

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For quarterly period ended: March 31, 2002

OR

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to
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Commission File Number: 1-4221

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

73-0679879
(I.R.S. Employer I.D. Number)

UTICA AT TWENTY-FIRST STREET, TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74114
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (918) 742-5531

Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report:
NONE

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
YES X NO
--- ---

CLASS OUTSTANDING AT MARCH 31, 2002
Common Stock, $0.10 par value 49,896,735



TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES - 24
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

INDEX


<Table>
<S> <C>
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as of March 31,
2002 and September 30, 2001 ............................ 3

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income for the
Three Months and Six Months Ended March 31, 2002 and
2001 ................................................... 4

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the
Six Months Ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 ............... 5

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Shareholders'
Equity For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2002 ......... 6

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements ... 7 - 14

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results
of Operations and Financial Condition .................. 15 - 21

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about
Market Risk ............................................ 21

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ........................................... 22

Item 1. Legal Proceedings ...................................... 22

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K ....................... 22 - 23

Signatures ...................................................... 23

Exhibit Index ................................................... 24
</Table>


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)


<Table>
<Caption>
(Unaudited)
March 31, September 30,
2002 2001
----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 44,899 $ 122,962
Accounts receivable, net 128,105 147,235
Inventories 27,349 28,934
Prepaid expenses and other 22,716 32,281
----------- -----------
Total current assets 223,069 331,412
----------- -----------

Investments 231,823 200,286
Property, plant and equipment, net 919,301 818,404
Other assets 15,153 14,405
----------- -----------
Total assets $ 1,389,346 $ 1,364,507
=========== ===========

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 29,012 $ 67,595
Accrued liabilities 47,068 53,626
----------- -----------
Total current liabilities 76,080 121,221
----------- -----------

Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term notes payable 50,000 50,000
Deferred income taxes 170,683 144,439
Other 24,549 22,370
----------- -----------
Total noncurrent liabilities $ 245,232 $ 216,809
----------- -----------

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, par value $.10 per
share 5,353 5,353
Preferred stock, no shares issued -- --
Additional paid-in capital 80,704 80,324
Retained earnings 962,092 943,105
Unearned compensation (1,079) (1,812)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 70,171 49,309
----------- -----------
1,117,241 1,076,279
Less treasury stock, at cost 49,207 49,802
----------- -----------
Total shareholders' equity 1,068,034 1,026,477
----------- -----------

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,389,346 $ 1,364,507
=========== ===========
</Table>


See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)


<Table>
<Caption>
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
2002 2001 2002 2001
-------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES:
Sales and other operating revenues $153,959 $218,817 $326,756 $408,565
Income from investments 1,617 2,752 2,967 5,554
-------- -------- -------- --------
155,576 221,569 329,723 414,119
-------- -------- -------- --------

COST AND EXPENSES:
Operating costs 96,919 107,076 199,250 201,122
Depreciation, depletion and
amortization 21,893 22,784 48,886 40,762
Dry holes and abandonments 4,311 6,704 10,123 18,748
Taxes, other than income taxes 9,154 12,066 18,113 20,934
General and administrative 5,358 4,646 9,926 8,213
Interest 342 68 716 675
-------- -------- -------- --------
137,977 153,344 287,014 290,454
-------- -------- -------- --------
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND
EQUITY IN INCOME OF AFFILIATES 17,599 68,225 42,709 123,665

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 7,497 27,118 18,095 49,153

EQUITY IN INCOME OF AFFILIATES,
net of income taxes 770 642 1,862 1,077
-------- -------- -------- --------

NET INCOME $ 10,872 $ 41,749 $ 26,476 $ 75,589
======== ======== ======== ========

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
Basic $ 0.22 $ 0.83 $ 0.53 $ 1.51
Diluted 0.22 $ 0.82 $ 0.53 $ 1.49

CASH DIVIDENDS (Note 2) $ 0.075 $ 0.075 $ 0.15 $ 0.15

AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic 49,788 50,197 49,762 50,005
Diluted 50,265 51,139 50,171 50,783
</Table>


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

<Table>
<Caption>
Six Months Ended
March 31,
2002 2001
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income $ 26,476 $ 75,589
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 48,886 40,762
Dry holes and abandonments 10,123 18,748
Equity in income of affiliate before income taxes (3,420) (2,152)
Amortization of deferred compensation 733 746
Gain on sale of securities (539) (138)
Gain on sale of property, plant & equipment (727) (3,949)
Other, net 922 327
Change in assets and liabilities-
Accounts receivable 19,130 (14,799)
Inventories 1,585 (2,544)
Prepaid expenses and other 8,817 1,475
Accounts payable (34,770) (213)
Accrued liabilities (7,531) 8,625
Deferred income taxes 13,458 10,474
Other noncurrent liabilities 3,770 788
--------- ---------

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 86,913 133,739
--------- ---------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures, including dry hole costs (165,653) (110,503)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment 2,658 7,395
Proceeds from sale of investments 4,670 2,159
--------- ---------

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (158,325) (100,949)
--------- ---------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid (7,489) (7,572)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 838 13,336
--------- ---------

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES (6,651) 5,764
--------- ---------

NET INCREASE (DECREASE)IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (78,063) 38,554
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 122,962 108,087
--------- ---------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 44,899 $ 146,641
========= =========
</Table>


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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands - except per share data)

<Table>
<Caption>
Accumulated
Common Stock Additional Treasury Stock Other
-------------- Paid-In Unearned Retained ---------------- Comprehensive
Shares Amount Capital Compensation Earnings Shares Amount Income
------ ------ ---------- ------------ -------- ------ ------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, September 30, 2001 53,529 $5,353 $80,324 $(1,812) $943,105 3,676 $(49,802) $49,309

Comprehensive Income:

Net Income 26,476
Other comprehensive income,
Unrealized gains on available-
for-sale securities, net
of deferred taxes of $12,552 20,479
Derivatives instruments gains, net
of deferred taxes of $235 383
-------
Total other comprehensive income 20,862
-------
Comprehensive income

Cash dividends ($0.15 per share) (7,489)
Exercise of stock options 243 (44) 595
Tax benefit of stock-based awards 137
Amortization of deferred compensation 733
------ ------ ------- ------- -------- ----- -------- -------
Balance, March 31, 2002 53,529 $5,353 $80,704 $(1,079) $962,092 3,632 $(49,207) $70,171
====== ====== ======= ======= ======== ===== ======== =======

<Caption>


Total
Shareholders'
Equity
-------------
<S> <C>
Balance, September 30, 2001 $1,026,477

Comprehensive Income:

Net Income 26,476
Other comprehensive income,
Unrealized gains on available-
for-sale securities, net
of deferred taxes of $12,552 20,479
Derivatives instruments gains, net
of deferred taxes of $235 383
----------
Total other comprehensive income 20,862
----------
Comprehensive income 47,338

Cash dividends ($0.15 per share) (7,489)
Exercise of stock options 838
Tax benefit of stock-based awards 137
Amortization of deferred compensation 733
----------
Balance, March 31, 2002 $1,068,034
==========
</Table>


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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

1. In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, which
consists only of those of a normal recurring nature, necessary to
present fairly the results of the periods presented. The results of
operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2002, and March
31, 2001, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected
for the full year. These condensed consolidated financial statements
should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto in the Company's 2001 Annual Report on
Form 10-K and the Company's 2002 First Quarter Report on Form 10-Q.

2. The $.075 cash dividend declared in December, 2001, was paid March 1,
2002. On March 6, 2002, a cash dividend of $.075 per share was declared
for shareholders of record on May 15, 2002, payable June 3, 2002.

3. Inventories consist of materials and supplies.

4. Income from investments includes $324,000 after-tax gains from sales of
available-for-sale securities during the second quarter and first six
months of fiscal 2002. After-tax gains from security sales were $74,000
for the same periods in fiscal 2001.


5. The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities, which
excludes those accounted for under the equity method of accounting. At
March 31, 2002, the Company's investment in securities accounted for
under the equity method is $58,807,000.

<Table>
<Caption>
Unrealized Unrealized Fair
Cost Gains Losses Value
---- ---------- ---------- -----
(in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Equity Securities 03/31/02 $58,864 $114,185 $ 33 $173,016
Equity Securities 09/30/01 $63,778 $ 84,257 $3,136 $144,899
</Table>


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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
(Unaudited)

6. Comprehensive Income -

The components of comprehensive income, net of related tax, are as follows
(in thousands):

<Table>
<Caption>
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
2002 2001 2002 2001
-------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Income $ 10,872 $ 41,749 $ 26,476 $ 75,589

Other comprehensive income:
Net unrealized gain (loss) on
securities 3,224 (27,265) 20,479 (35,710)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on
derivative instruments 309 (726) 383 (28)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Other comprehensive income (loss) 3,533 (27,991) 20,862 (35,738)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Comprehensive income $ 14,405 $ 13,758 $ 47,338 $ 39,851
======== ======== ======== ========
</Table>

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of related
taxes, are as follows (in thousands):

<Table>
<Caption>
March 31, Sept.30,
2002 2001
-------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Unrealized gains on securities, net $70,774 $50,295
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments (603) (986)
------- -------
Accumulated other comprehensive income $70,171 $ 9,309
======= =======
</Table>

7. At March 31, 2002, the Company had committed bank lines of credit totaling
$100 million; $50 million expires in February 2003 and $50 million expires
in October 2003. Additionally, the Company had uncommitted credit
facilities totaling $10 million. Collectively, the Company had $50 million
in outstanding borrowings and outstanding letters of credit totaling $10.6
million against these lines at March 31, 2002. Concurrent with a $50
million borrowing under the facility that expires October 2003, the Company
entered into an interest rate swap with a notional value of $50 million and
an expiration date of October 2003. The swap effectively converts this $50
million facility from a floating rate of LIBOR plus 50 basis points to a
fixed effective rate of 5.38 percent. Excluding the impact of the interest
rate swap, the average interest rate for the borrowings at March 31, 2002,
was approximately 2.40 percent on a 360-day basis.

Under the various credit agreements, the Company must meet certain
requirements regarding levels of debt, net worth and earnings. The Company
met all requirements at March 31, 2002.


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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
(Unaudited)

8. Earnings per Share -

Basic earnings per share is based on the weighted-average number of common
shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share include
the dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock.

A reconciliation of the weighted-average common shares outstanding on a
basic and diluted basis is as follows (in thousands):

<Table>
<Caption>
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
2002 2001 2002 2001
------ ------ ------ ------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Basic weighted-average shares 49,788 50,197 49,762 50,005
Effect of dilutive shares:
Stock options 469 889 402 746
Restricted stock 8 53 7 32
------ ------ ------ ------
477 942 409 778
------ ------ ------ ------
Diluted weighted-average
shares 50,265 51,139 50,171 50,783
====== ====== ====== ======
</Table>

9. Income Taxes -

The Company's effective tax rate was 42.4% in the first six months of
fiscal 2002 compared to 39.7% in the same period of fiscal 2001. Costs and
expenses, related to certain foreign locations for which the Company does
not receive a tax benefit, resulted in the current year estimated effective
tax rate of 42.4%. The two major reasons for the effective tax rate
increase are that the Company had larger net operating loss carry forwards
from Venezuela in fiscal 2001, and the Company does not receive a tax
benefit from the devaluation losses in Argentina and Venezuela.

10. Interest Rate Risk Management -

The Company uses derivatives as part of an overall operating strategy to
moderate certain financial market risks and its exposure to interest rate
risk from long-term debt. To manage this risk, the Company has entered into
an interest rate swap to exchange floating rate for fixed rate interest
payments over the remaining life of the debt. As of March 31, 2002, the
Company had an interest rate swap outstanding with a notional principal
amount of $50 million. (See Note 7)

The Company's accounting policy for these instruments is based on its
designation of such instruments as hedging transactions. An instrument is
designated as a hedge based in part on its effectiveness in risk reduction
and one-to-one matching of derivative instruments to underlying
transactions. The Company records all derivatives on the balance sheet at
fair value.


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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
(Unaudited)

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow
hedge (i.e., hedging the exposure of variability in expected future cash
flows that is attributable to a particular risk), the effective portion of
the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of
other comprehensive income in stockholders' equity and reclassified into
earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction
affects earnings. The change in value of the derivative instrument in
excess of the cumulative change in the present value of the future cash
flows of the risk being hedged, if any, is recognized in the current
earnings during the period of change.

The Company's interest rate swap has been designated as a cash flow hedge
and is expected to be 100% effective in hedging the exposure of variability
in the future interest payments attributable to the debt because the terms
of the interest swap correlate with the terms of the debt.

11. Currency Devaluation -

The uncertainty regarding economic, banking and currency stability
continues without improvement in Argentina. The development of a solution
to the crisis is uncertain, increasing the potential for additional
currency declines in the near term. The Argentine peso currently trades in
the range of 3 to 3.5 pesos to one U.S. dollar. The Company has recorded
$1.2 million in pre-tax currency devaluation losses related to the peso
during the first quarter of fiscal 2002. The Company could be exposed to
additional currency losses of between $2 million and $4 million during the
remainder of fiscal 2002. The Company currently has one rig under contract
and working in Argentina.

Also, as a result of a severe decline in the value of the Venezuelan
bolivar due to political instability and a change in the Venezuelan
government's exchange policy, pre-tax currency devaluation losses of $2.3
million were recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2002. Subsequent to
March 31, 2002, the bolivar has improved in value relative to the U.S.
dollar. Should an additional devaluation of the bolivar occur, the Company
could be exposed to additional currency losses of between $0.5 million and
$1.4 million during the remainder of fiscal 2002. The Company currently has
three rigs under contract and working in Venezuela.

12. Contingent Liabilities and Commitments -

Litigation Settlement -

The Company is a defendant in Verdin v. R&B Falcon Drilling USA, Inc., et
al., a civil action in the United States District Court, Galveston, Texas.
In May 2001, the Company reached an agreement in principle with Plaintiff's
counsel to settle all claims pending court approval of the settlement. In
the third quarter of fiscal 2001, the Company incurred a net charge of
$3.25 million to contract drilling expense based on the pending settlement.
The total settlement liability is $10 million of which $6.75 million will
be paid by the Company's insurer. The Court approved the settlement on
April 25, 2002. Payment of the settlement proceeds is expected in June
2002.


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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
(Unaudited)

Other Matters -

The Company is the defendant to claims of drainage of oil and gas from
properties offsetting oil and gas wells it operates. The plaintiffs have
filed suit on behalf of themselves and a class of similarly situated
owners. The Company is in the early stages of its response to the claim,
and is unable to estimate the loss, if any, that it might incur related to
this matter.

The Company, on a regular basis, makes commitments for the purchase of
contract drilling equipment. At March 31, 2002, the Company had commitments
outstanding of approximately $200 million for the purchase of drilling
equipment.

13. Segment Information -

The Company evaluates performance of its segments based upon operating
profit or loss from operations before income taxes, which includes revenues
from external and internal customers; operating costs; depreciation,
depletion and amortization; dry holes and abandonments and taxes other than
income taxes. Intersegment sales are accounted for in the same manner as
sales to unaffiliated customers. Other includes investments in
available-for-sale securities, equity owned investments, as well as
corporate operations.


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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
(Unaudited)

Summarized financial information of the Company's reportable segments
for the six months ended March 31, 2002, and 2001, is shown in the
following table:

<Table>
<Caption>
External Inter- Total Operating
(in thousands) Sales Segment Sales Profit
- ------------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
MARCH 31, 2002

Contract Drilling
Domestic $ 170,793 $ 538 $ 171,331 $ 41,349
International 78,263 -- 78,263 8,293
--------- --------- --------- ---------
249,056 538 249,594 49,642
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Oil & Gas Operations
Exploration & Production 47,847 -- 47,847 (953)
Natural Gas Marketing 25,802 -- 25,802 1,439
--------- --------- --------- ---------
73,649 -- 73,649 486
--------- --------- --------- ---------

Real Estate 4,460 760 5,220 2,733
Other 2,558 -- 2,558 --
Eliminations -- (1,298) (1,298) --
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total $ 329,723 $ -- $ 329,723 $ 52,861
========= ========= ========= =========
</Table>

<Table>
<Caption>
External Inter- Total Operating
(in thousands) Sales Segment Sales Profit
- ------------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
MARCH 31, 2001

Contract Drilling
Domestic $ 135,453 $ 1,612 $ 137,065 $ 37,690
International 73,819 -- 73,819 11,353
--------- --------- --------- ---------
209,272 1,612 210,884 49,043
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Oil & Gas Operations
Exploration & Production 132,563 -- 132,563 71,115
Natural Gas Marketing 60,153 -- 60,153 4,666
--------- --------- --------- ---------
192,716 -- 192,716 75,781
--------- --------- --------- ---------

Real Estate 6,576 776 7,352 4,304
Other 5,555 -- 5,555 --
Eliminations -- (2,388) (2,388) --
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total $ 414,119 $ -- $ 414,119 $ 129,128
========= ========= ========= =========
</Table>


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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
(Unaudited)

Summarized financial information of the Company's reportable segments
for the quarters ended March 31, 2002, and 2001, is shown in the
following table:

<Table>
<Caption>
External Inter- Total Operating
(in thousands) Sales Segment Sales Profit
- ------------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
MARCH 31, 2002

Contract Drilling
Domestic $ 78,670 $ 196 $ 78,866 $ 13,533
International 39,210 -- 39,210 4,416
--------- --------- --------- ---------
117,880 196 118,076 17,949
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Oil & Gas Operations
Exploration & Production 23,056 -- 23,056 3,006
Natural Gas Marketing 11,481 -- 11,481 979
--------- --------- --------- ---------
34,537 -- 34,537 3,985
--------- --------- --------- ---------

Real Estate 1,965 381 2,346 1,336
Other 1,194 -- 1,194 --
Eliminations -- (577) (577) --
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total $ 155,576 $ -- $ 155,576 $ 23,270
========= ========= ========= =========
</Table>

<Table>
<Caption>
External Inter- Total Operating
(in thousands) Sales Segment Sales Profit
- ------------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
MARCH 31, 2001

Contract Drilling
Domestic $ 73,159 $ 671 $ 73,830 $ 20,644
International 35,128 -- 35,128 3,805
--------- --------- --------- ---------
108,287 671 108,958 24,449
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Oil & Gas Operations
Exploration & Production 74,835 -- 74,835 44,095
Natural Gas Marketing 31,474 -- 31,474 (33)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
106,309 -- 106,309 44,062
--------- --------- --------- ---------

Real Estate 4,245 387 4,632 2,929
Other 2,728 -- 2,728 --
Eliminations -- (1,058) (1,058) --
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total $ 221,569 $ -- $ 221,569 $ 71,440
========= ========= ========= =========
</Table>


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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
(Unaudited)

The following table reconciles segment-operating profit per the table above to
income before income taxes and equity in income of affiliate as reported on the
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income (in thousands).

<Table>
<Caption>
Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
2002 2001 2002 2001
--------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Segment operating profit $ 23,270 $ 71,440 $ 52,861 $ 129,128

Unallocated amounts:
Income from investments 1,617 2,752 2,967 5,554
General corporate expense (5,358) (4,646) (9,926) (8,213)
Interest expense (342) (68) (716) (675)
Corporate depreciation (506) (505) (989) (976)
Other corporate expense (1,082) (748) (1,488) (1,153)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total unallocated amounts (5,671) (3,215) (10,152) (5,463)
--------- --------- --------- ---------

Income before income taxes
and equity in income of
affiliates $ 17,599 $ 68,225 $ 42,709 $ 123,665
========= ========= ========= =========
</Table>

The following table presents revenues from external customers by country based
on the location of service provided (in thousands).

<Table>
<Caption>
Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
2002 2001 2002 2001
--------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues:
United States $116,366 $186,441 $251,460 $340,300
Venezuela 14,929 9,150 30,218 17,831
Ecuador 11,059 6,952 22,210 15,797
Colombia 2,250 6,299 6,031 14,066
Other Foreign 10,972 12,727 19,804 26,125
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total $155,576 $221,569 $329,723 $414,119
======== ======== ======== ========
</Table>

14. Impairment -

Included in depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three and six
month periods ended March 31, 2002 were impairment charges of $19,000 and
$5,444,000, respectively for proved Exploration and Production properties.
After tax, the impairment charges reduced net income by approximately
$12,000 and $3,375,000 ($0.00 and $0.07 per share) for the three and six
month periods ended March 31, 2002, respectively. Included in depreciation,
depletion and amortization for both the three and six month periods ended
March 31, 2001 were impairment charges of $3,808,000 for proved Exploration
and Production properties. After tax, the impairment charges reduced net
income by approximately $2,400,000($0.05 per share) for the three and six
month periods ended March 31, 2001, respectively.


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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
MARCH 31, 2002

RISK FACTORS AND FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements, notes and management's narrative analysis contained in the
Company's 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Company's fiscal 2002 First
Quarter Report on Form 10-Q and the condensed consolidated financial statements
and related notes included elsewhere herein. The Company's future operating
results may be affected by various trends and factors, which are beyond the
Company's control. These include, among other factors, fluctuations in natural
gas and crude oil prices, expiration or termination of drilling contracts,
currency exchange losses, changes in general economic and political conditions,
rapid or unexpected changes in technologies and uncertain business conditions
that affect the Company's businesses. Accordingly, past results and trends
should not be used by investors to anticipate future results or trends.

With the exception of historical information, the matters discussed in
Management's Discussion & Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial
Condition includes forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements
are based on various assumptions. The Company cautions that, while it believes
such assumptions to be reasonable and makes them in good faith, assumed facts
almost always vary from actual results. The differences between assumed facts
and actual results can be material. The Company is including this cautionary
statement to take advantage of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for any forward-looking statements made
by, or on behalf of, the Company. The factors identified in this cautionary
statement are important factors (but not necessarily all important factors) that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any
forward-looking statement made by, or on behalf of, the Company.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

SECOND QUARTER 2002 VS SECOND QUARTER 2001

The Company reported net income of $10,872,000 ($0.22 per share) from revenues
of $155,576,000 for the second quarter ended March 31, 2002, compared to net
income of $41,749,000 ($0.82 per share) from revenues of $221,569,000 for the
second quarter of the prior fiscal year. Net income in the second quarter of
fiscal 2002 and 2001 included $324,000 ($0.01 per share) and $74,000,
respectively, from the sale of investment securities.

OIL & GAS DIVISION

EXPLORATION and PRODUCTION reported operating profit of $3.0 million for the
second quarter compared to $44.1 million for the same period of fiscal 2001. Oil
& gas revenues decreased to $23.1 million from $74.8 million as commodity prices
were significantly lower than in the second quarter of fiscal 2001.


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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
MARCH 31, 2002
(Continued)

Natural gas revenues decreased $49.8 million to $19.2 million for the current
quarter, due primarily to lower gas prices. Oil revenues decreased $1.8 million,
or 33.2 percent, as both volumes and price decreased compared to last year.

Natural gas prices averaged $2.03 per mcf and $6.46 per mcf for the second
quarter of fiscal 2002 and 2001, respectively. Natural gas volumes averaged
104.5 mmcf/d and 118.4 mmcf/d, respectively. Crude oil prices averaged $19.86
per bbl and $27.78 per bbl for the second quarter of fiscal 2002 and 2001,
respectively. Crude oil volumes averaged 2,018 bbls/d and 2,258 bbls/d,
respectively.

Exploration expenses decreased to $2.5 million for the second quarter of 2002
from $5.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2001. The decrease was
primarily the result of a $1.9 million decrease in dry hole costs and a $.6
million decrease in geophysical expenses, as the result of reduced exploration
activity compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2001.

Production expenses were $7.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2002
compared with $11.0 million in the same period of fiscal 2001. The $3.4 million
decrease was primarily the result of lower production taxes resulting from
significantly lower gas prices in the second quarter of fiscal 2002 compared
with the same period in 2001.

Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense was $7.0 million for the second
quarter of fiscal 2002 compared with $11.0 million in the same period of 2001.
The $4.0 million decrease is due primarily to a $3.8 million impairment charge
for producing properties in the second quarter of fiscal 2001. After-tax, the
impairment charge reduced net income by approximately $2.4 million, $0.05 per
share, on a diluted basis.

During the second quarter, the Company participated in the drilling of 8 wells,
6 of which are producing, completing or waiting on pipeline connections, and 2
are temporarily abandoned.

NATURAL GAS MARKETING segment reported an operating profit of $1.0 million in
the current quarter compared to an operating loss of $33 thousand in the second
quarter of fiscal 2001. The operating loss in the second quarter of 2001 was the
result of selling higher priced inventory in January of 2001 as spot gas prices
declined rapidly. In the second quarter of 2002, steadily rising prices
benefited the marketing segment.

OIL AND GAS DIVISION SPINOFF AND MERGER

As announced on February 25, 2002, the Company and Key Production Company, Inc.
(Key) have signed a definitive agreement that provides for Helmerich & Payne to
contribute the assets and liabilities of the Oil and Gas Division to a newly
formed subsidiary, Cimarex Energy Co., and distribute on a pro-rata basis all of
the shares of stock of Cimarex to the shareholders of Helmerich & Payne. Cimarex
would then merge with Key. Cimarex Energy Co. will be a new publicly traded
exploration and production company. The transaction will close after receipt of
necessary Key shareholder and regulatory approvals, including the receipt of a
favorable letter ruling from the Internal Revenue Service. Closing will likely
occur in the third calendar quarter of 2002.


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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
MARCH 31, 2002
(Continued)

DOMESTIC DRILLING

DOMESTIC DRILLING'S operating profit decreased to $13.5 million from $20.6
million in the second quarter of fiscal 2001. The decrease is mainly due to a
significant decline in the Company's land operations results. Average U.S. land
rig revenue per day for the second quarter was $12,386, down 6% from $13,154 in
the second quarter of fiscal 2001. Margins also declined, with expenses rising
slightly during the quarter, as the Company started to incur costs associated
with placing into service new rigs from the FlexRig3 construction program. U.S.
land rig utilization for the second quarter of 2002 was 76%, compared with 96%
in the same period of 2001. The rig utilization rate was impacted by the
inclusion of an additional four rigs that recently became available after
significant modifications. The Company currently has 58 U.S. land rigs.

Depreciation expense increased $3.0 million to $8.8 million in the second
quarter of fiscal 2002. The 53% increase is the result of capital expenditures
made in the last six months of fiscal 2001 and in the first six months of fiscal
2002.

As previously announced, the Company is currently in its FlexRig3 construction
program wherein a total of 25 new rigs are expected to be built over the next 18
months. It is anticipated that the Company will commence operations on ten of
the 25 rigs prior to the end of the fiscal year 2002, and that the remainder
will commence operations during fiscal year 2003. The first rig from the
FlexRig3 project is scheduled to be completed next month.

Dayrates for the Company's U.S. offshore platform rigs remained steady, but
utilization dropped to 89% in the second quarter of fiscal 2002 compared with
100% in the second quarter of fiscal 2001 as work on two rigs ended in February
2002 without replacement contracts. The Company anticipates that its newly
constructed platform rigs, 205 and 206, will commence operations in May and
June, respectively.

INTERNATIONAL DRILLING

INTERNATIONAL DRILLING'S operating profit increased to $4.4 million in the
second quarter of fiscal 2002 from $3.8 million in the same period of 2001.
Revenues increased to $39.2 million from $35.1 million for the same periods. The
increase in operating profit was the result of improved profitability in Ecuador
and Argentina, partially offset by reduced operating profit in Venezuela and
Bolivia. Venezuela's second quarter results were negatively impacted by
$2,379,000 of currency devaluation losses resulting from a severe decline in the
value of the Venezuelan bolivar due to a change in its government exchange rate
policy. The value of the bolivar has improved relative to the dollar since the
end of the quarter but there is still uncertainty as to the direction of the
Venezuelan government, regarding currency policies (See Note 11).

Rig utilization for the international operations averaged 58% for the second
quarter of fiscal 2002 compared to 49% for the second quarter of 2001.


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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
MARCH 31, 2002
(Continued)

OTHER

Other revenues decreased approximately $1.5 million from last year, with $.4
million due to reduced dividend income and $1.1 million due to decreased
interest income. The decrease in dividend income is the result of reduced equity
holdings of Occidental Petroleum and Kerr-McGee in the second quarter of fiscal
2002 compared to fiscal 2001. Interest income decreased as the result of reduced
cash balances and significantly reduced interest rates in the second quarter of
fiscal 2002.

Corporate general and administrative expenses increased to $5.4 million in the
second quarter of 2002 from $4.6 million in the same period of 2001. The $0.8
million increase is related to labor and benefits, higher pension expense and
aircraft maintenance.

The Company's effective income tax rate increased to 42.6% for the second
quarter of fiscal 2002 compared to 39.7% for the same period of 2001. The
increase is due primarily to certain costs and expenses related to foreign
locations for which the Company does not receive a tax benefit, including
currency devaluation losses.

SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2002 VS SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2001

The Company reported net income of $26,476,000 ($0.53 per share) from revenues
of $329,723,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2002, compared to net income
of $75,589,000 ($1.49 per share) from revenues of $414,119,000 for the first six
months of the prior fiscal year. Net income in the first six months of fiscal
2002 and 2001 included $324,000 ($0.01 per share) and $155,000, respectively,
from the sale of investment securities.

OIL AND GAS DIVISION

EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION reported an operating loss of $1.0 million for the
first six months of fiscal 2002 compared to an operating profit of $71.1 million
for the same period of fiscal 2001. Oil & gas revenues decreased to $47.8
million from $132.6 million in 2001.

Natural gas revenues were $39.9 million for the first six months of fiscal 2002
compared to $119.5 million for the same period of fiscal 2001, as gas prices
decreased significantly. Oil revenues decreased to $7.4 million compared to
$12.7 million for the first six months of fiscal 2001, as both oil prices and
volumes decreased. Natural gas prices averaged $2.05 per mcf and $5.59 per mcf
for the first six months of fiscal 2002 and 2001, respectively. Natural gas
volumes averaged 106.7 mmcf/d and 117.4 mmcf/d, respectively. Crude oil prices
averaged $19.72 per bbl and $29.70 per bbl for the first six months of fiscal
2002 and 2001, respectively. Crude oil volumes averaged 2,064 bbls/d and 2,345
bbls/d, respectively.


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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
MARCH 31, 2002
(Continued)

During the first six months of fiscal 2002, exploration related expenses
decreased significantly from the same period of fiscal 2001. Geophysical, dry
hole and abandonment expenses were $11.1 million for the first six months of
fiscal 2002, $10.7 million lower than in the same period of last year with
reduced dry holes of $7.8 million being the primary item. Reduced exploration
activity and exploratory drilling is the primary reason for the decrease in
exploration expenses.

Production expenses decreased to $15.3 million for the first six months of
fiscal 2002 compared with $19.2 million in the same period of fiscal 2001. Lower
production taxes was the primary reason for the decrease as the result of
significantly lower natural gas prices in the first six months of fiscal 2002.

During the first six months of fiscal 2002, the Company participated in the
drilling of 22 wells, 15 of which are producing, completing or waiting on
pipeline connections, and 2 are temporarily abandoned and 5 are dry holes. With
the current increase in product prices, drilling expenditures will increase with
anticipated drilling of 94 gross wells for fiscal 2002 for a net expenditure of
approximately $47 million.

NATURAL GAS MARKETING segment reported an operating profit of $1.4 million in
the first six months of fiscal 2002 compared to $4.7 million in the same period
of fiscal 2001. The significant decrease was the result of very favorable spot
market gas prices in both November and December of 2000, as gas prices were
increasing to record levels. Those same conditions did not occur during the
first six months of fiscal 2002.

DOMESTIC DRILLING

DOMESTIC DRILLING'S operating profit increased to $41.3 million in the first six
months of 2002 from $37.7 million in the first six months of fiscal 2001.
Average U.S. land rig revenue per day for the first six months of 2002 was
$13,245 per day compared to $11,884 per day for the same period of 2001. Rig
utilization for U.S. land rigs was 83% for the first six months of fiscal 2002
compared to 94% in the same period of 2001 as demand for land rigs decreased in
2002 as the result of lower natural gas prices. In March 2002, land rig revenue
per day was $12,197 and rig utilization was 79% as dayrates were still drifting
lower.

The Company's U.S. offshore platform rigs operating results were slightly
improved in the six months ended March 31, 2002 compared with the same period of
fiscal 2001. Rig utilization was 95% for the first six months of fiscal 2002
compared to 96% in the same period of 2001. Two newly constructed platform rigs,
205 and 206, are scheduled to commence operations in the Gulf of Mexico in May
and June, respectively.

Depreciation expense was $16.8 million in the first six months of fiscal 2002
compared to $10.9 million in the same period of fiscal 2001. The $5.9 million
increase is the result of new rig investment during the period April, 2001 to
March 2002.


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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
MARCH 31, 2002
(Continued)

Although difficult to predict, the Company's estimated revenue per day for U.S.
land rigs in the last six months of fiscal 2002 is approximately $10,600 per day
and rig utilization is 85%. Margins will be somewhat lower in the second half of
2002, as expenses have not decreased with lower revenues. As previously stated,
ten new FlexRigs will be added in the last six months of fiscal 2002.

INTERNATIONAL DRILLING

INTERNATIONAL DRILLING'S operating profit decreased to $8.3 million from $11.3
million. Revenues increased to $78.3 million from $73.8 million. Improved
profitability in Ecuador and Argentina helped offset reduced operating profit in
Colombia and Bolivia. In the first six months of fiscal 2002, devaluation losses
in both Argentina and Venezuela negatively impacted operating profit. Venezuela
recorded devaluation losses of $2.3 million resulting from a severe decline in
the value of the Venezuelan bolivar due to a change in its government exchange
policy. Subsequent to March 31, 2002, the bolivar has improved in value relative
to the U.S. dollar. Should an additional devaluation of the bolivar occur, the
Company could be exposed to additional currency losses of between $0.5 million
and $1.4 million during the remainder of fiscal 2002.

Argentina also recorded a devaluation loss of $1.2 million in the first six
months of 2002 due to devaluation of the Argentina peso. With current conditions
in Argentina, there is still significant uncertainty regarding economic, banking
and currency stability. Based on a peso exchange of 3.0 and 3.5, the Company
could be exposed to additional losses of between $2 and $4 million during this
fiscal year due to currency devaluation.

OTHER

Interest income was $1.1 million in the first six months of 2002 compared to
$3.1 million in the same period of 2001. The decrease is the result of lower
interest rates and decreased cash balances in 2002. Dividend income was $1.4
million in the first six months of fiscal 2002 compared to $2.2 million in 2001.
The decrease is the result of reduced equity holdings in Kerr-McGee and
Occidental Petroleum and in money market investments in fiscal 2002.

Interest expense for the first six months of fiscal 2002 was $0.7 million
compared with $0.7 million for the same period in fiscal 2001. Corporate general
and administrative expense was $9.9 million in the first six months of fiscal
2002 compared to $8.2 million for the same period of 2001. The $1.7 million
increase is related to labor and benefits, higher pension and insurance costs
and legal and professional services related to efforts to establish the Oil and
Gas Division as a separate public entity.

The Company's effective income tax rate increased to 42.4% for the first six
months of fiscal 2002 compared to 39.7% for the same period of 2001. The
increase is due primarily to certain costs and expenses related to foreign
locations for which the Company does not receive a tax benefit.


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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
MARCH 31, 2002
(Continued)

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Net cash provided by operating activities was $86.9 million for the first six
months of fiscal 2002, compared to $133.7 million for the same period in 2001.
The decrease in cash flows was the result of significantly lower cash flow from
the Exploration and Production segment due to decreased gas prices. Capital
expenditures were $165.7 million and $110.5 million for the first six months of
fiscal 2002 and 2001, respectively.

The Company anticipates capital expenditures to be approximately $357 million
for fiscal 2002. Internally generated cash flows are projected to be
approximately $165 million for fiscal 2002 and cash balances were $45 million at
March 31, 2002. The Company's indebtedness totaled $50,000,000 as of March 31,
2002, as described in note 7 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
It is anticipated that the Company will secure additional borrowing in the last
six months of fiscal 2002 and possibly sell a portion of its investment
portfolio to fund projected capital expenditures.

In the second quarter of fiscal 2002, the Company sold its remaining 150,000
shares of Occidental Petroleum for approximately $4.2 million.

Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

For a description of the Company's market risks, see "Item 7 (a). Quantitative
and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" in the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, and Note 10 to the
Consolidated condensed Financial Statements contained in Part I hereof.


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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
March 31, 2002
(continued)

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The discussion of legal proceedings under the heading "Litigation Settlement" as
disclosed in Note 12 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
contained in Part I hereof is hereby incorporated by reference.

Item 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) Exhibits

The following documents are included as exhibits to this Form
10-Q. Those exhibits below incorporated by reference herein are
indicated as such. If not so indicated, such exhibits are filed
herewith.

Exhibit
Number Description

2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February
23, 2002, by and among Helmerich & Payne, Inc.,
Cimarex Energy Co., Mountain Acquisition Co. and Key
Production Company, Inc. is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Cimarex Energy Co.
Registration Statement No. 333-87948 on Form S-4
filed May 9, 2002.

3.2 Amended and Restated By-laws of the Registrant.

10.1 Distribution Agreement, dated as of February 23,
2002, by and between Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and
Cimarex Energy Co. is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Cimarex Energy Co.
Registration Statement No. 333-87948 on Form S-4
filed May 9, 2002.

10.2 Tax Sharing Agreement, dated as of February 23, 2002,
by and between Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and Cimarex
Energy Co. is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10.2 to the Cimarex Energy Co. Registration
Statement No. 333-87948 on Form S-4 filed May 9,
2002.

10.3 Employee Benefits Agreement, dated as of February 23,
2002, by and between Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and
Cimarex Energy Co. is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Cimarex Energy Co.
Registration Statement No. 333-87948 on Form S-4
filed May 9, 2002.


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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
March 31, 2002
(continued)

(b) Reports on Form 8-K

For the three months ended March 31, 2002, registrant furnished, on January 23,
2002, one form 8-K reporting under Item 9, Regulation for Disclosure, attaching
a press release announcing results of operations and certain supplemental
information, including financial statements. In addition, registrant filed on
February 25, 2002 one Form 8-K reporting events under Item 5 of the Form 8-K
regarding execution of a merger agreement and a related press release and
another Form 8-K reporting events under Item 5 of the Form 8-K regarding
currency devaluation in connection with registrant's operations in Venezuela.

SIGNATURES

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

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 thereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 15 2002 /s/ DOUGLAS E. FEARS
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Douglas E. Fears, Chief Financial Officer


Date: May 15 2002 /s/ HANS C. HELMERICH
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Hans C. Helmerich, President


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EXHIBIT INDEX

The following documents are included as exhibits to this Form 10-Q.
Those exhibits below incorporated by reference herein are indicated as such. If
not so indicated, such exhibits are filed herewith.

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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February
23, 2002, by and among Helmerich & Payne, Inc.,
Cimarex Energy Co., Mountain Acquisition Co. and Key
Production Company, Inc. is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Cimarex Energy Co.
Registration Statement No. 333-87948 on Form S-4
filed May 9, 2002.

3.2 Amended and Restated By-laws of the Registrant.

10.1 Distribution Agreement, dated as of February 23,
2002, by and between Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and
Cimarex Energy Co. is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Cimarex Energy Co.
Registration Statement No. 333-87948 on Form S-4
filed May 9, 2002.

10.2 Tax Sharing Agreement, dated as of February 23, 2002,
by and between Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and Cimarex
Energy Co. is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10.2 to the Cimarex Energy Co. Registration
Statement No. 333-87948 on Form S-4 filed May 9,
2002.

10.3 Employee Benefits Agreement, dated as of February 23,
2002, by and between Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and
Cimarex Energy Co. is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Cimarex Energy Co.
Registration Statement No. 333-87948 on Form S-4
filed May 9, 2002.
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