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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): DECEMBER 1, 2000
FRIEDE GOLDMAN HALTER, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MISSISSIPPI 0-22595 72-1362492
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
13085 INDUSTRIAL SEAWAY ROAD
GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI 39503
(Address of principal
executive offices
and zip code)
(228) 896-0029
(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On December 1, 2000, the Company issued a press release (the "Press
Release") announcing that they have executed a Cooperation Agreement related to
the completion and delivery of Ocean Rig's Bingo 9000-1 and Bingo 9000-2
offshore drilling rigs which are currently being outfitted at Friede Goldman
Offshore's Pascagoula, Mississippi shipyard. For additional information,
reference is made to the Press Release dated December 1, 2000, a copy of which
is attached as an exhibit hereto.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c)
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of Registrant dated December 1, 2000
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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.
FRIEDE GOLDMAN HALTER, INC.
Date: December 1, 2000
By: /s/ ROBERT L. CHAMPAGNE
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Robert L. Champagne
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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*99.1 Press Release of Registrant dated December 1, 2000
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* Filed herewith.
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