form8k.htm
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): November 24, 2008
NOBLE CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Cayman Islands |
001-31306 |
98-0366361 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission file number) |
(I.R.S. employer identification number) |
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13135 South Dairy Ashford, Suite 800
Sugar Land, Texas |
77478 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 276-6100
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:
£ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
£ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
£ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
£ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-2(c))
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ITEM 7.01. |
Regulation FD Disclosure. |
The Registrant hereby incorporates by reference into this Item 7.01 the Noble Corporation and Subsidiaries Fleet Status Update as of November 24, 2008 of the Registrant, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and will be published on the Registrant’s Web site at http://www.noblecorp.com. The report provides certain summary information
about the operations of the drilling units of the Registrant. The report is being furnished in accordance with Rule 101 (e) (1) under Regulation FD and shall not be deemed to be filed.
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ITEM 9.01. |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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Exhibit 99.1 |
Noble Corporation and Subsidiaries Fleet Status Update as of November 24, 2008. |
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, thereunto duly authorized.
NOBLE CORPORATION
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Date: November 24, 2008 |
By: |
/s/ Thomas L. Mitchell |
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Thomas L. Mitchell, |
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial |
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Officer, Treasurer and Controller |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Noble Corporation and Subsidiaries Fleet Status Update as of November 24, 2008. |
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