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): July 20, 2006
NOBLE CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Cayman Islands
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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001-31306
(Commission file number)
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98-0366361
(I.R.S. employer identification number) |
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13135 South Dairy Ashford, Suite 800
Sugar Land, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices)
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77478
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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 (see General
Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
FORM 8-K
ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
This report is furnished in accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K.
On July 20, 2006, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for
the quarter ended June 30, 2006. A copy of such press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and will
be published in the “Newsroom” area on the Registrant’s web site at http://www.noblecorp.com.
Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the press release
is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
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| Exhibit 99.1 |
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Noble Corporation Press Release dated July 20, 2006, announcing the
financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. |
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