8-K 1 form8k41902.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): April 19, 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 April 19, 2002, the United States Department of Justice issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. During fiscal 2001, the registrant recorded a charge in its 2001 financial statements for the $18 million in total fines and community service contributions mentioned in the attached press release. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS The press release of the United States Department of Justice is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. 3 SIGNATURE 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: April 19, 2002 CARNIVAL CORPORATION By: /s/ Gerald R. Cahill --------------------------------------- Name: Gerald R. Cahill Title: Senior Vice President-Finance and Chief Financial and Accounting Officer 4 EXHIBIT LIST EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated April 19, 2002.