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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 24, 2000
TRANSOCEAN SEDCO FOREX INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
CAYMAN ISLANDS 333-75899 N/A
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
4 GREENWAY PLAZA
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77046
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 232-7500
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On October 24, 2000, Transocean Sedco Forex Inc., a company
incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the "Company"), issued a
press release announcing its earnings for the third quarter of fiscal year 2000.
A copy of such press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current
Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c). Exhibits.
The following exhibit is filed herewith:
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99.1 Press Release of the Company, dated as of October 24, 2000,
announcing its third quarter earnings
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
TRANSOCEAN SEDCO FOREX INC.
Date: October 25, 2000 By: /s/ Robert L. Long
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Robert L. Long
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release of the Company, dated as of October 24, 2000,
announcing its third quarter earnings
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