8-K 1 h19259e8vk.txt NOBLE CORPORATION - OCTOBER 21, 2004 ================================================================================ 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 21, 2004 NOBLE CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) CAYMAN ISLANDS 0-13857 98-0366361 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission file number) (I.R.S. employer identification number) incorporation or organization) 13135 SOUTH DAIRY ASHFORD, SUITE 800 SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77478 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (281) 276-6100 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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): [ ] 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)) ================================================================================ FORM 8-K ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION. This report is furnished in accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K. On October 21, 2004, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. A copy of such press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and will be published in the "Newsroom" area on the Registrant's web site at http://www.noblecorp.com. Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the press release is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits Exhibit 99.1 Noble Corporation Press Release dated October 21, 2004, announcing the financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. 2 FORM 8-K SIGNATURES 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. NOBLE CORPORATION Date: October 21, 2004 By: /s/ MARK A. JACKSON -------------------------------------- Mark A. Jackson, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Controller and Assistant Secretary 3 FORM 8-K INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- Exhibit 99.1 Noble Corporation Press Release dated October 21, 2004, announcing the financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. 4