-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, WEuJpjptedib6gYawM27VyYylzcTMKpTd6JOno8CeBHKOWSi+IZLwBkuphPKMVva WYoFW9CA4zEcGWhFVoxdcg== 0000909518-01-000265.txt : 20010308 0000909518-01-000265.hdr.sgml : 20010308 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000909518-01-000265 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20010307 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20010307 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000949039 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: DRILLING OIL & GAS WELLS [1381] IRS NUMBER: 760321760 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-13926 FILM NUMBER: 1562600 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 15415 KATY FREEWAY CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77094 BUSINESS PHONE: 7134925300 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 15415 KATY FREEWAY CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77094 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: MARCH 7, 2001 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Date of earliest event reported: MARCH 7, 2001 ------------------------------------------------ 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 5. OTHER EVENTS On March 7, 2001, Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), issued a press release announcing the Company's decision to redeem, on April 6, 2001, all of its outstanding 3-3/4% Convertible Subordinated Notes Due 2007 (the "Notes") at a redemption price of 102.08% of the principal amount thereof, in accordance with the indenture under which the Notes were issued. Filed herewith is such press release. 2 ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits. Exhibit number Description -------------- ----------- 99.1 Press release of March 7, 2001 3 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: March 7, 2001 4 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit number Description -------------- ----------- 99.1 Press release of March 7, 2001 5 EX-99 2 0002.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 ------------ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Caren W. Steffes Wednesday, March 7, 2001 (281) 492-5393 DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. TO REDEEM 3-3/4% CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2007 Houston, Texas, March 7, 2001-Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (NYSE: DO) today announced its decision to redeem on April 6, 2001 all of its outstanding 3-3/4% Convertible Subordinated Notes Due 2007 at a redemption price of 102.08% of the principal amount thereof, in accordance with the Indenture under which the Notes were issued. On April 6, 2001, the redemption price, together with interest accrued to such date, will become due and payable and interest on the Notes will cease to accrue. The Notes are convertible, at any time on or before the close of business on April 5, 2001, into the common stock, par value $.01 per share, of Diamond Offshore at a conversion price of $40.50 per share, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. $400,000,000 principal amount of the 3-3/4% Convertible Subordinated Notes Due 2007 were issued in February 1997. $399,980,000 principal amount are presently outstanding. Copies of the Notice of Redemption, which includes instructions for delivery of 3-3/4% Convertible Subordinated Notes Due 2007 for redemption or conversion, may be obtained from The Chase Manhattan Bank, c/o Chase Bank of Texas, Corporate Trust Services, P.O. Box 2320, Dallas, Texas 75221-2320, Telephone No. (212) 946-3068. Diamond Offshore is a leader in deep water drilling. The Company's fleet of 45 offshore drilling rigs consists of 30 semisubmersibles, 14 jack-ups and one drillship. The fleet operates in the waters of six of the world's seven continents. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----