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): May 12, 2006
NOBLE CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Cayman Islands
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001-31306
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98-0366361 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(Commission file number)
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(I.R.S. employer identification number) |
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| 13135 South Dairy Ashford, Suite 800 |
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| Sugar Land, Texas
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 276-6100
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FORM 8-K
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 May 12, 2006 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.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
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| Exhibit 99.1 |
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Noble Corporation and Subsidiaries Fleet Status Update as of
May 12, 2006. |
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FORM 8-K
SIGNATURES
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.
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NOBLE CORPORATION
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| Date: May 12, 2006 |
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/s/ MARK A. JACKSON
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Mark A. Jackson, |
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President and Chief Operating Officer and acting Chief
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