8-K 1 form8k1220.txt FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT 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): December 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 December 20, 2001, the Registrant issued a press release relating to its earnings for the quarter ended November 30, 2001 and its 2001 fiscal year. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated in this Item 5 by reference. ITEM 7. EXHIBITS Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated December 20, 2001. 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: December 20, 2001 CARNIVAL CORPORATION By: /s/ Arnaldo Perez --------------------------------------- Name: Arnaldo Perez Title: General Counsel 4 Exhibit List EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated December 20, 2001.