8-K 1 0001.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 ------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report: NOVEMBER 8, 2000 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Date of earliest event reported: NOVEMBER 6, 2000 ------------------------------------------------ DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) DELAWARE 1-13926 76-0321760 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or Other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Jurisdiction Identification No.) of Incorporation) 15415 KATY FREEWAY, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77094 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (281) 492-5300 ---------------------------- NOT APPLICABLE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) 41411.0003 INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits. Exhibit number Description -------------- ----------- 99.1 Rig Status Report as of November 6, 2000 ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE The Registrant hereby incorporates by reference into this Item 9 the summary report of the status, as of November 6, 2000, of the offshore drilling rigs of the Registrant attached as Exhibit 99.1, which is being furnished in accordance with Rule 101(e)(1) under Regulation FD and shall not be deemed to be filed. 2 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. By: /s/ Gary T. Krenek -------------------------------- Gary T. Krenek Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: November 8, 2000 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit number Description -------------- ----------- 99.1 Rig Status Report as of November 6, 2000 4