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): October 20, 2005
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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0-13857
(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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 October 20, 2005, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results
for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. 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 October 20, 2005, announcing
the financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. |
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