8-K 1 form8k212.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): February 12, 2002 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 February 12, 2002, the registrant issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, which is incorporated by reference into this Item. 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: February 13, 2002 CARNIVAL CORPORATION By: /s/ Arnaldo Perez --------------------------------------- Name: Arnaldo Perez Title: Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary 4 EXHIBIT LIST ------------ EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated February 12, 2002.