8-K 1 form8k921.txt FORM 8-K DATED SEPTEMBER 20, 2001 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): September 20, 2001 CARNIVAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Republic of Panama 1-9610 59-1562976 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission ( I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 3655 N.W. 87th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33178-2428 (Address of principal executive offices) (zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (305) 599-2600 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On September 20, 2001, the registrant issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS The press release of the registrant is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. 3 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. Date: September 21, 2001 CARNIVAL CORPORATION By: /s/ Howard S. Frank --------------------------------------- Name: Howard S. Frank Title: Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer 4 EXHIBIT LIST EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated September 20, 2001.