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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 26, 2000
NOBLE DRILLING CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 0-13857 73-0374541
(State of incorporation) (Commission file number) (I.R.S. employer identification number)
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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
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FORM 8-K
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Noble Drilling Corporation Press Release dated
October 26, 2000, announcing financial results
for the quarter ended September 30, 2000.
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
The Registrant hereby incorporates by reference into this Item 9 the
information set forth in its press release, dated October 26, 2000, a copy of
which is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and shall not be deemed to be filed.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
NOBLE DRILLING CORPORATION
Date: October 26, 2000 /s/ MARK A. JACKSON
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MARK A. JACKSON,
Senior Vice President-Finance
(Principal Financial and Accounting
Officer)
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FORM 8-K
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Noble Drilling Corporation Press Release dated October
26, 2000, announcing financial results for the quarter
ended September 30, 2000.
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