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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 21, 2004
NOBLE CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
CAYMAN ISLANDS 0-13857 98-0366361
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission file number) (I.R.S. employer identification number)
incorporation or organization)
13135 SOUTH DAIRY ASHFORD, SUITE 800
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77478
(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
(17 CFR 230.425)
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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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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 October 21, 2004, the Registrant issued a press release announcing
its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. 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
Exhibit 99.1 Noble Corporation Press Release dated October
21, 2004, announcing the financial results for
the quarter ended September 30, 2004.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
NOBLE CORPORATION
Date: October 21, 2004 By: /s/ MARK A. JACKSON
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Mark A. Jackson,
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer, Treasurer, Controller and
Assistant Secretary
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
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Exhibit 99.1 Noble Corporation Press Release dated October 21, 2004,
announcing the financial results for the quarter ended
September 30, 2004.
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