8-K 1 h83695e8-k.txt NOBLE DRILLING CORPORATION - DATED 02/01/2001 1 ================================================================================ 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): FEBRUARY 1, 2001 NOBLE DRILLING CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 0-13857 73-0374541 (State of incorporation) (Commission file number) (I.R.S. employer identification number) 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 ================================================================================ 2 FORM 8-K ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits Exhibit 99.1 Noble Drilling Corporation Press Release dated February 1, 2001, announcing financial results for the quarter ended and year ended December 31, 2000. ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. The Registrant hereby incorporates by reference into this Item 9 the information set forth in its press release, dated February 1, 2001, a copy of which is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and shall not be deemed to be filed. 2 3 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, thereunto duly authorized. NOBLE DRILLING CORPORATION Date: February 1, 2001 By: /s/ MARK A. JACKSON --------------------------------------------- MARK A. JACKSON, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) 3 4 FORM 8-K INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description ------------ ----------- Exhibit 99.1 Noble Drilling Corporation Press Release dated February 1, 2001, announcing financial results for the quarter ended and year ended December 31, 2000.
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