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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 15, 1998
R&B FALCON CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-13729 76-0544217
(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
901 Threadneedle, Houston, TX 77079
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (281) 496-5000
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Item 5. Other Events
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R&B Falcon intends to file a registration statement under the Securities
Act of 1933 in November 1998 for up to $300 million of trust preferred
securities. The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus. The
proceeds of the proposed will be used for general corporate purposes.
SIGNATURE
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf of the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
R&B FALCON CORPORATION
By /s/R. F. Fulton
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R. F. Fulton
Executive Vice President
Dated: October 16, 1998
