DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING INC
424B3, 1996-07-30
DRILLING OIL & GAS WELLS
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                                                Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
                                                Registration No. 333-2680


                            PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT
                     TO PROSPECTUS DATED APRIL 12, 1996

                               374,697 SHARES


                        DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC.
                                  Common Stock
                                ($.01 par value)

                                 _____________


                 This Prospectus Supplement (the "Supplement"), together with
the Prospectus dated April 12, 1996 (the "Base Prospectus" and, as supplemented
by the Supplement, the "Prospectus"), relates to 374,697 shares (the "Offered
Shares") of common stock, par value $.01 per share, of Diamond Offshore
Drilling, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Diamond Offshore"), which Offered
Shares may be offered from time to time by and for the account of Alphee S.A.,
a Luxembourg corporation ("Alphee"), and/or Forvaltnings AB Ratos, a Swedish
corporation ("Ratos" and, together with Alphee, the "Selling Stockholders").
Diamond Offshore will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the
Offered Shares.  Diamond Offshore will bear certain costs relating to the
registration of the Offered Shares.

                 Pursuant to the Plan of Acquisition dated as of February 9,
1996, as amended (as so amended, the "Plan of Acquisition"), among Diamond
Offshore, Diamond Offshore (USA) Inc., a Delaware corporation, AO Acquisition
Limited, a Bermuda company ("Acquisition Sub"), and Arethusa (Off-Shore)
Limited, a Bermuda company ("Arethusa"), and the Amalgamation Agreement dated
as of February 9, 1996 (the "Amalgamation Agreement") between Arethusa and
Acquisition Sub, on April 29, 1996, Diamond Offshore acquired Arethusa (the
"Acquisition"), on the terms set forth in the Plan of Acquisition and
Amalgamation Agreement.

                 The Offered Shares may be offered for sale from time to time
by the Selling Stockholders to or through underwriters or directly to other
purchasers or through agents in one or more transactions on the New York Stock
Exchange, Inc. (the "NYSE"), in the over-the-counter market, in one or more
private transactions, or in a combination of such methods of sale, at prices
and on terms then prevailing, at prices related to such prices, or at
negotiated prices.  The Selling Stockholders and any brokers and dealers
through whom sales of the Offered Shares are made may be deemed to be
"underwriters" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and the commissions or discounts and other compensation paid to such persons
may be regarded as underwriters' compensation.

                 Diamond Offshore Common Stock is listed on the NYSE under the
symbol "DO."

                               ______________

                 FOR A DISCUSSION OF CERTAIN FACTORS THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED
IN CONNECTION WITH AN INVESTMENT IN THE OFFERED SHARES, SEE "RISK FACTORS"
BEGINNING ON PAGE 6 IN THE BASE PROSPECTUS.
                               ______________

                 THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION
PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT OR THE
PROSPECTUS.  ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
                               ______________
                               
            The date of this Prospectus Supplement is July 29, 1996.
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                              RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

                 Attached hereto as Annex A is Diamond Offshore's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 1996, which includes,
among other things, (i) the unaudited consolidated balance sheets as of June
30, 1996 and December 31, 1995, statements of operations for the three months
and six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 and statements of cash flows for
the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 of Diamond Offshore and (ii)
management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of
operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995.





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                                                                        ANNEX A

                                 UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549
                                   FORM 10-Q

       (Mark One)
       [ X ]      QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                For the quarterly period ended    June 30, 1996

                                       OR

       [   ]       TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


       For the transition period from ..............to.................

                       Commission file number  1-13926


                        DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


                  Delaware                                76-0321760
   (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation        (I.R.S. Employer
                or organization)                       Identification No.)

                               15415 Katy Freeway
                                 Houston, Texas
                                     77094
                    (Address of principal executive offices)
                                   (Zip Code)
                                 (713) 492-5300
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [ X ] No [   ]


     Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes
of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

As of June 30, 1996   Common stock, $.01 par value per share   68,259,836 shares


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                        DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC.

                        TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR FORM 10-Q

                          QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1996


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        PAGE NO.
<S>                                                                         <C>

COVER PAGE ...............................................................  1

DOCUMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS ...............................................  2

PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION ...........................................  3

      ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
               Consolidated Balance Sheets ...............................  3
               Consolidated Statements of Operations .....................  4
               Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows .....................  5
               Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ................  6

      ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
               AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS .................................  10

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION ..............................................  18

      ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS .........................................  18

      ITEM 2.  CHANGES IN SECURITIES .....................................  18

      ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES ...........................  18

      ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS .......  18

      ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION .........................................  19

      ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K ..........................  19

SIGNATURES ...............................................................  20
</TABLE>



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                         PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.


              DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                         CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
               (In thousands, except share and per share data)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        JUNE 30,       DECEMBER 31,
                                                                      ------------    -------------
                                                                          1996             1995
                                                                      ------------    -------------
                                     ASSETS                                           
<S>                                                                   <C>             <C>    
CURRENT ASSETS:                                                                       
   Cash and cash equivalents.....................................     $      5,051    $      10,306
   Short-term investments........................................            5,202            5,041
   Restricted cash...............................................            3,270               --
   Accounts receivable...........................................          144,812           74,496
   Rig inventory and supplies....................................           31,085           15,330
   Prepaid expenses and other....................................           11,935           10,601
                                                                      ------------    -------------
                      Total current assets.......................          201,355          115,774
DRILLING AND OTHER PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, LESS                                       
   ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION......................................        1,076,893          502,278
GOODWILL, NET OF AMORTIZATION....................................           85,356               --
OTHER ASSETS.....................................................            3,725               --
                                                                      ------------    -------------
                       Total assets..............................     $  1,367,329    $     618,052
                                                                      ============    =============
                    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                                               
CURRENT LIABILITIES:                                                                  
   Accounts payable..............................................     $     22,437    $      18,322
   Accrued liabilities...........................................           52,370           33,929
                                                                      ------------    -------------
                       Total current liabilities..................          74,807           52,251
LONG-TERM DEBT....................................................          70,000               --
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY............................................         117,678           72,907
OTHER LIABILITIES.................................................           5,924               --
                                                                      -------------   ------------- 
                       Total liabilities..........................         268,409          125,158
                                                                      -------------   ------------- 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES                                                         
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:                                                                 
   Preferred stock (par value $.01, 25,000,000 shares                                 
      authorized, none issued and outstanding)...................               --               --
   Common stock (par value $.01, 200,000,000 shares authorized,                       
      68,259,836 and 50,000,000 shares issued and outstanding at                         
      June 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995, respectively).........              683              500
   Additional paid-in capital....................................        1,219,204          665,107
   Accumulated deficit...........................................         (119,690)        (171,444)
   Cumulative translation adjustment.............................           (1,277)          (1,269)
                                                                      ------------    ------------- 
                      Total stockholders' equity.................        1,098,920          492,894
                                                                      ------------    ------------- 
                      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity.     $  1,367,329    $     618,052
                                                                      ============    ============= 
</TABLE>




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                DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                     (In thousands, except per share data)






<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            THREE MONTHS ENDED                   SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                 JUNE 30,                            JUNE 30,
                                                        ---------------------------       ----------------------------
                                                           1996             1995              1996             1995
                                                        ----------       ----------       -----------       ----------
<C>                                                    <C>               <C>              <C>                   <C>   
REVENUES.........................................      $  146,983        $   76,106       $   253,851       $  146,866
OPERATING EXPENSES:                                                                                         
 Contract drilling...............................          81,597            59,681           147,754          121,432
 General and administrative......................           3,449             3,334             6,552            6,474
 Depreciation and amortization...................          18,396            13,076            30,465           28,064
 Gain on sale of assets..........................          (3,073)              (41)           (3,230)            (430)
                                                       ----------        ----------       -----------       ----------
  Total operating expenses.......................         100,369            76,050           181,541          155,540
                                                       ----------        ----------       -----------       ----------
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)..........................          46,614                56            72,310           (8,674)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):                                                                                     
 Interest expense................................            (104)           (8,779)             (104)         (17,263)
 Currency transaction gains (losses).............             (10)              (12)               76              (46)
 Other...........................................             284               436               632              823
                                                       ----------        ----------       -----------       ----------
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX (EXPENSE) BENEFIT          46,784            (8,299)           72,914          (25,160)
INCOME TAX (EXPENSE) BENEFIT.....................         (13,762)            5,529           (21,160)          10,818
                                                       ----------        ----------       -----------       ----------
NET INCOME (LOSS)................................      $   33,022        $   (2,770)      $    51,754       $  (14,342)
                                                       ==========        ==========       ===========       ==========
NET INCOME PER SHARE.............................      $     0.53                         $      0.92       
                                                       ==========                         ===========       
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING..............          62,166                              56,083       
                                                       ==========                         ===========       
</TABLE>


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               DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                (In thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                           SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                               JUNE 30,
                                                                     ----------------------------
                                                                          1996          1995
                                                                     -----------    -------------
<S>                                                                  <C>            <C>   
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                                                               
   Net income (loss).............................................    $   51,754     $    (14,342)
   Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash                           
    provided by operating activities:                                                
    Depreciation and amortization................................        30,465           25,993
    Gain on sale of assets.......................................        (3,230)            (430)
    Write-down of asset..........................................           --             2,071
    Accrued interest converted to notes payable to Loews.........           --            17,263
    Deferred tax provision (benefit).............................        18,774          (11,224)
   Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                                     
    Restricted cash..............................................          (219)             --
    Accounts receivable..........................................       (35,974)          (5,980)
    Rig inventory and supplies and other current assets..........        (3,344)          (2,671)
    Other assets, non-current....................................        (1,435)             --
    Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.....................         9,980              363
    Other liabilities, non-current...............................         1,167              --
    Other, net...................................................           (80)             (55)
                                                                     ----------     ------------
        Net cash provided by operating activities................        67,858           10,988
                                                                     ----------     ------------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                                                               
    Cash acquired in Arethusa merger.............................        17,832              --
    Capital expenditures.........................................      (100,463)         (22,485)
    Proceeds from sales of assets................................         4,842              482
    Change in short-term investments.............................          (161)             --
                                                                     ----------     ------------
        Net cash used in investing activities....................       (77,950)         (22,003)
                                                                     ----------     ------------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                                                               
    Net borrowings on revolving line of credit...................        70,000             --
    Repayment of debt assumed in Arethusa merger.................       (67,477)            --
    Deferred financing costs.....................................        (1,873)            --
    Proceeds from stock options exercised........................         4,187             --
    Net borrowings from Loews....................................           --             9,000
                                                                     ----------     ------------
        Net cash provided by financing activities................         4,837            9,000
                                                                     ----------     ------------
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS..........................        (5,255)          (2,015)
    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period...............        10,306           17,770
                                                                     ----------     ------------
    Cash and cash equivalents, end of period.....................    $    5,051     $     15,755
                                                                     ==========     ============
</TABLE>


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                DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


      1.  GENERAL

           The consolidated financial statements of Diamond Offshore Drilling,
      Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") should be read in conjunction with
      the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995 (File
      No. 1-13926).

      Interim Financial Information

           The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been
      prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for
      interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and
      Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all
      disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles for
      complete financial statements.  The consolidated financial information
      has not been audited but, in the opinion of management, includes all
      adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary for
      a fair presentation of the consolidated balance sheets, statements of
      operations, and statements of cash flows at the dates and for the periods
      indicated.  Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily
      indicative of results of operations for the respective full years.

      Cash and Cash Equivalents

           All short-term, highly liquid investments that have an original
      maturity of three months or less are considered cash equivalents.

      Restricted Cash

           Restricted cash is comprised primarily of balances maintained to
      guarantee the Company's performance under drilling contracts in Indonesia
      and India and rig availability for certain drilling contract bids.

      Supplementary Cash Flow Information

           Non-cash financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 1996
      included $550.7 million for the issuance of 17.9 million shares of common
      stock and the assumption of 0.5 million stock options in connection with
      the merger between the Company and Arethusa (Off-Shore) Limited
      ("Arethusa").  Non-cash investing activities for the six months ended
      June 30, 1996 included $532.9 million of net assets acquired in the
      merger with Arethusa (see Note 2).

           Non-cash financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 1995
      included $17.3 million of interest expense accrued and included in
      long-term debt.

           Cash payments made for interest, including commitment fees, on 
      long-term debt and for U.S. income taxes for the six months ended 
      June 30, 1996 totaled $1.7 million and $1.4 million, respectively.

      Drilling and Other Property and Equipment

           For financial reporting purposes, depreciation is provided on the
      straight-line method over the remaining estimated useful lives from the
      date the asset is placed into service.  The Company believes that certain
      offshore drilling rigs, due to their upgrade and design capabilities and
      maintenance history, have an

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      operating life in excess of their depreciable life as originally
      assigned.  For this reason, a change in accounting estimate, effective
      January 1, 1996, increased the estimated useful lives for certain classes
      of offshore drilling rigs.  As compared to the original estimate of
      useful lives, the effect of such change reduced depreciation expense and
      increased net income for the quarter ended June 30, 1996 by approximately
      $2.1 million and $1.4 million ($0.02 per share), respectively.  For the
      six months ended June 30, 1996, the effect of such change reduced
      depreciation expense and increased net income by approximately $4.2
      million and $2.7 million ($0.05 per share), respectively.  The estimated
      useful lives of the Company's offshore drilling rigs, after the change in
      estimate, range from 10 to 25 years.

      Goodwill

           Goodwill is amortized on a straight-line basis over 20 years.
      Amortization as of June 30, 1996 totaled $0.7 million.

      Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

           The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
      accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
      assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities
      and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the
      financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses
      during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those
      estimated.

      Reclassifications

           Certain amounts applicable to the prior periods have been
      reclassified to conform to the classifications currently followed.  Such
      reclassifications do not affect earnings.

      2.  MERGER WITH ARETHUSA

           On April 29, 1996, the Company acquired 100% of the stock of
      Arethusa.  Arethusa owned a fleet of 11 mobile offshore drilling rigs,
      operated two additional mobile offshore drilling rigs pursuant to
      bareboat charters and provided drilling services worldwide to
      international and government-controlled oil and gas companies.  The
      consideration consisted of the following (in thousands):


<TABLE>
            <S>                                           <C>      
            Common stock issued to Arethusa shareholders  $ 539,296
            Arethusa stock options assumed..............     11,381
                                                          ---------
             Total equity consideration.................    550,677
            Acquisition costs...........................     10,300
                                                          ---------
             Total consideration........................  $ 560,977
                                                          =========
</TABLE>

           The Company issued 17.9 million common shares to the Arethusa
      shareholders based on an exchange ratio of .88 shares for each share of
      issued and outstanding Arethusa common stock.  The shares were valued for
      financial reporting purposes at $30.14 based on a seven-day average of
      the closing price at the time the merger was announced (December 7,
      1995).

           The merger with Arethusa was accounted for as a purchase.  The
      purchase price included, at estimated fair value, current assets of $68.6
      million, drilling and other property and equipment of $505.5 million, and
      the assumption of current liabilities of $12.0 million, other net
      long-term liabilities of $3.9 million, and debt of $67.5 million.  In
      addition, a deferred tax liability of $26.1 million was recorded
      primarily for the difference in the basis for tax and financial reporting
      purposes of the net assets acquired.  The excess of the purchase price
      over the estimated fair value of net assets acquired amounted to
      approximately $86.1 million, which has been accounted for as goodwill and
      is being amortized over 20 years using the straight-line method.  This
      allocation was based on preliminary estimates and may be

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      revised at a later date.  It is not expected that the final allocation of
      the purchase price will result in any material difference.

           The accompanying consolidated statements of operations reflect the
      operating results of Arethusa since April 29, 1996, the effective date of
      the merger.  Pro forma consolidated operating results of the Company and
      Arethusa for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995, assuming the
      acquisition had been made as of January 1, 1996 and 1995, are summarized
      below:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
                               ------------------------------------
                                   1996                   1995
                               -------------          -------------
                               (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S>                            <C>                       <C>
Revenue ......................     $309,964             $207,290 
Net income (loss) ............       58,799               (7,499)
Net income (loss) per share...         0.87                (0.11)
</TABLE>

           The pro forma information for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and
      1995 includes adjustments for additional depreciation based on the fair
      market value of the drilling and other property and equipment acquired
      and the amortization of goodwill arising from the transaction.  The pro
      forma information for the six months ended June 30, 1995 also includes
      adjustments for (i) the acquisition of the Arethusa Yatzy, which occurred
      on May 3, 1995, (ii) the sale of the Treasure Stawinner by Arethusa,
      which occurred June 30, 1995, (iii) the dividend and capital distribution
      declared by Arethusa on June 30, 1995 and paid July 28, 1995, (iv) the
      Company's initial public offering and, in connection therewith, the use
      of the proceeds to repay all of the Company's then outstanding
      indebtedness to Loews Corporation ("Loews") and to fund the payment of a
      special dividend to Loews, and (v) interest expense for working capital
      borrowings, and commitment and other fees, under a credit facility as if
      each had occurred at the beginning of the period.  The pro forma
      information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations
      had the transactions been effected on the assumed dates.


      3.  DRILLING AND OTHER PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

           Cost and accumulated depreciation of drilling and other property and
      equipment are summarized as follows:



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              JUNE 30,        DECEMBER 31,
                                             ---------------------------- 
                                                1996             1995     
                                             ---------------------------- 
                                                   (IN THOUSANDS)       
        <S>                                  <C>              <C>         
        Drilling rigs and equipment....      $1,221,384       $   689,438 
        Construction work in progress..          77,390            19,016 
        Land and buildings.............          13,081             3,655 
        Office equipment and other.....           8,464             6,300 
                                             ---------------------------- 
                                              1,320,319           718,409 
        Less accumulated depreciation..        (243,426)         (216,131)
                                             ---------------------------- 
              Total....................      $1,076,893       $   502,278 
                                             ============================ 
</TABLE>

           For the six months ended June 30, 1996, the Company capitalized
      interest cost of $1.3 million in construction work in progress with
      respect to qualifying construction projects.

           During May 1996, the Company sold the Ocean Magallanes, a jack-up
      drilling rig which had previously been stacked in Punta Arenas, Chile,
      for approximately $3.1 million.  The sale generated an after-tax gain
      during the second quarter of 1996 of $2.0 million, or $0.03 per share.


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      4.  ACCRUED LIABILITIES

           Accrued liabilities consist of the following:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 JUNE 30,  DECEMBER 31,
                                                 ----------------------
                                                   1996        1995    
                                                 ----------------------
                                                     (IN THOUSANDS)    
                    <S>                          <C>       <C>         
                    Compensation and benefits..   $25,303       $17,402
                    Other......................    27,067        16,527
                                                 ----------------------
                        Total..................   $52,370       $33,929
                                                 ======================
</TABLE>

      5.  LONG-TERM DEBT

           In connection with the merger between the Company and Arethusa, the
      Company assumed long-term debt (including the current portion) of $67.5
      million on two credit agreements with a group of banks.  During May 1996,
      using cash acquired in the merger and the Company's $150.0 million
      revolving credit facility with a group of banks (the "Credit Facility"),
      both Arethusa loans were repaid in full.  Interest expense includes
      interest for the period from the effective date of the merger to the date
      of repayment of the loans and the payment of breakage and penalty
      charges.

           The Credit Facility is a revolving line of credit for a five-year
      term expiring in 2001 which provides a maximum credit commitment of
      $150.0 million.  The unused credit available under the Credit Facility at
      June 30, 1996 was $80.0 million.  Interest expense on borrowings under
      the Credit Facility are capitalized to qualified construction projects
      (see Note 3).  The weighted average interest rate, including commitment
      and arrangement fees, was 9.3% at June 30, 1996.  The Company is
      required, under the Credit Facility, to maintain certain consolidated
      financial ratios and the Credit Facility places certain limitations on
      dividends and similar payments.

      6.  INCOME TAXES

           The Company's income tax expense  for the quarter and six months
      ended June 30, 1996 differs from that expected using statutory tax rates
      because of net income for which income tax expense is provided at other
      than U.S. rates.  For the quarter and six months ended June 30, 1995, the
      Company's tax benefit was higher than that using statutory rates
      primarily due to profits in foreign jurisdictions where the Company's tax
      liability was minimal.

      7.  SUBSEQUENT EVENT

           During July 1996, the Company sold the Ocean Conquest, a jack-up 
      drilling rig located in the Gulf of Mexico, for approximately $9.0 
      million, net of commissions.  The sale will generate an after-tax gain 
      during the third quarter of 1996 of approximately $4.5 million, or 
      $0.06 per share.

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      ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
      RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

           The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the
      Company's Consolidated Financial Statements (including the Notes thereto)
      included elsewhere herein.

      GENERAL

           Effective April 29, 1996, the merger between the Company and
      Arethusa (Off-Shore) Limited ("Arethusa") was completed (the "Merger").
      Arethusa owned a fleet of 11 mobile offshore drilling rigs, operated two
      additional mobile offshore drilling rigs pursuant to bareboat charters,
      and provided drilling services worldwide to international and
      government-controlled oil and gas companies.  Because the Merger was
      accounted for as a purchase for financial reporting purposes, results of
      operations include those of Arethusa from the effective date of the
      Merger.  See Note 2 to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.


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      RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

      THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995

           Comparative data relating to the Company's revenues and operating
      expenses by equipment type are listed below (eliminations offset dayrate
      revenues earned when the Company's rigs are utilized in its turnkey
      operations). The Company's drillship, Ocean Clipper I, is included in
      Other Semisubmersibles for discussion purposes.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            THREE MONTHS ENDED                  
                                                 JUNE 30,                       
                                           --------------------  INCREASE/
                                             1996       1995     (DECREASE)
                                           -----------------------------------
                                                    (in thousands)
<S>                                        <C>        <C>        <C>
REVENUES
Fourth-Generation Semisubmersibles.......  $ 26,378   $ 15,596      $10,782
Other Semisubmersibles...................    84,948     40,621       44,327
Jack-ups.................................    28,097     15,446       12,651
Turnkey..................................     4,891        403        4,488
Land.....................................     5,440      4,189        1,251
Eliminations.............................    (2,771)      (149)      (2,622)
                                           ----------------------------------
    Total Revenues.......................  $146,983   $ 76,106      $70,877
                                           ==================================
CONTRACT DRILLING EXPENSE
Fourth-Generation Semisubmersibles.......  $  8,937   $  9,192      $  (255)
Other Semisubmersibles...................    49,390     31,462       17,928
Jack-ups.................................    18,540     15,399        3,141
Turnkey..................................     3,928        252        3,676
Land.....................................     4,392      3,856          536
Other....................................      (819)      (331)        (488)
Eliminations.............................    (2,771)      (149)      (2,622)
                                           ----------------------------------
    Total Contract Drilling Expense......  $ 81,597   $ 59,681      $21,916
                                           ==================================
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
Fourth-Generation Semisubmersibles.......  $ 17,441   $  6,404      $11,037
Other Semisubmersibles...................    35,558      9,159       26,399
Jack-ups.................................     9,557         47        9,510
Turnkey..................................       963        151          812
Land.....................................     1,048        333          715
Other....................................       819        331          488
General and Administrative Expense.......    (3,449)    (3,334)        (115)
Depreciation and Amortization Expense....   (18,396)   (13,076)      (5,320)
Gain on Sale of Assets...................     3,073         41        3,032
                                           ----------------------------------
    Total Operating Income (Loss)........  $ 46,614   $     56      $46,558
                                           ==================================
</TABLE>


           Revenues.  The $10.8 million increase in revenues from
      fourth-generation semisubmersibles resulted from improvements in dayrates
      ($7.5 million) and increases in utilization ($3.3 million).  During the
      second quarter of 1995, the days worked by fourth-generation rigs were
      negatively impacted by downtime for modifications upon the relocation of
      two fourth-generation rigs during the first half of 1995.  The $44.3
      million increase in revenues from other semisubmersibles was partially
      attributable to revenues of $24.2 million generated by the eight
      semisubmersibles acquired in the Merger.  In addition, improvements in
      dayrates, primarily in the Gulf of Mexico and the North Sea, contributed
      an increase of $21.9 million.  The $12.7 million increase in revenues
      from jack-ups reflect $6.5 million generated by the five jack-ups
      acquired in the Merger and $5.5 million from improvements in dayrates.
      The $4.5 million increase in turnkey revenues resulted primarily from
      overall project management services performed for two

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<PAGE>   14

      customers during the quarter ended June 30, 1996.  The $1.3 million
      increase in land drilling revenues resulted primarily from an increase in
      utilization during the current quarter.

           Contract Drilling Expense.  Contract drilling expense for
      fourth-generation semisubmersibles was relatively unchanged from the
      second quarter of the prior year.  The $17.9 million increase in expenses
      for other semisubmersibles resulted from $8.7 million associated with
      rigs acquired in the Merger and increased expenses for shipyard repairs
      on two rigs during the quarter ended June 30, 1996.  The three months
      ended June 30, 1996 include additional operating expenses incurred on a
      semisubmersible in the Gulf of Mexico which was cold stacked in the
      comparable period of the prior year.  The $3.1 million increase in
      expenses for jack-ups resulted primarily from the additional rigs
      acquired in the Merger.  The $3.7 million increase in turnkey expense
      resulted from project management services provided during the quarter
      ended June 30, 1996.

           General and Administrative Expense.  General and administrative
      expense of $3.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 1996 increased due
      to the Merger; however, these increases were offset by cost savings in
      rent due to the February 1996 purchase of the building in which the
      Company has its corporate headquarters.  In addition, approximately $0.4
      million of general and administrative expenses associated with
      construction on the Ocean Quest, Ocean Star, and Ocean Clipper I were
      capitalized to these projects during the second quarter of 1996.

           Depreciation and Amortization Expense.  Depreciation and
      amortization expense of $18.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 1996
      included a change in accounting estimate to increase the estimated useful
      lives for certain classes of rigs which reduced depreciation expense by
      approximately $2.1 million, as compared to the quarter ended June 30,
      1995.  Offsetting this decrease were increases in depreciation for (i)
      the eight semisubmersibles and three jack-up drilling rigs acquired in
      the Merger, (ii) three rig upgrades completed in the third and fourth
      quarters of 1995 and (iii) capital expenditures associated with the
      Company's continuing rig enhancement program.

           Gain on Sale of Assets.  Gain on sale of assets for the quarter
      ended June 30, 1996 consists of a gain on the sale of the Company's
      jack-up drilling rig located in Punta Arenas, Chile.

           Interest Expense.  Interest expense of $0.1 million for the quarter
      ended June 30, 1996 consists of interest costs incurred of $1.1 million,
      net of capitalized interest of $1.0 million.  The decrease from $8.8
      million for the same period of the prior year was attributable to a
      reduction in the outstanding indebtedness resulting from the repayment of
      the Company's loan from Loews Corporation ("Loews") in connection with
      the initial public offering in October 1995.  See Notes 3 and 5 to the
      Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.

           Income Tax (Expense) Benefit.  The income tax (expense) benefit for
      the quarter ended June 30, 1996 was $(13.8) million as compared to $5.5
      million for the comparable period of the prior year.  This change
      resulted primarily from the increase of $55.1 million in the Company's
      income before income tax (expense) benefit.  In addition, during the
      quarter ended June 30, 1995, the Company's tax benefit reflects the
      effects of profits in foreign jurisdictions where the Company's tax
      liability was minimal.

           Net Income (Loss).  Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 1996
      increased $35.8 million to $33.0 million, as compared to a net loss of
      $(2.8) million for the comparable period of the prior year.  The increase
      resulted primarily from an increase in operating income of $46.6 million
      and a decrease in interest expense of $8.7 million, partially offset by
      an increase in income tax expense of $19.3 million.


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<PAGE>   15


      SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995

           Comparative data relating to the Company's revenues and operating
      expenses by equipment type are listed below (eliminations offset dayrate
      revenues earned when the Company's rigs are utilized in its turnkey
      operations). The Company's drillship, Ocean Clipper I, is included in
      Other Semisubmersibles for discussion purposes.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              SIX MONTHS ENDED                  
                                                  JUNE 30,           
                                           ---------------------    INCREASE/           
                                              1996         1995     (DECREASE)
                                           ------------------------------------
                                                       (in thousands)
<S>                                        <C>           <C>         <C>   
REVENUES                                                          
Fourth-Generation Semisubmersibles.......     $47,843     $27,298     $20,545 
Other Semisubmersibles...................     137,943      76,134      61,809 
Jack-ups.................................      48,233      32,371      15,862 
Turnkey..................................      18,517       3,547      14,970 
Land.....................................      10,542       9,665         877 
Other....................................          --          67         (67)
Eliminations.............................      (9,227)     (2,216)     (7,011)
                                           ------------------------------------ 
     Total Revenues......................    $253,851    $146,866    $106,985
                                           ====================================
CONTRACT DRILLING EXPENSE                                         
Fourth-Generation Semisubmersibles.......     $16,834     $17,487    $   (653)
Other Semisubmersibles...................      80,880      62,235      18,645 
Jack-ups.................................      33,467      30,905       2,562 
Turnkey..................................      18,056       4,919      13,137 
Land.....................................       9,165       8,565         600 
Other....................................      (1,421)       (463)       (958)
Eliminations.............................      (9,227)     (2,216)     (7,011)
                                           ------------------------------------ 
     Total Contract Drilling Expense.....    $147,754    $121,432    $ 26,322 
                                           ==================================== 
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)                                                       
Fourth-Generation Semisubmersibles.......     $31,009      $9,811    $ 21,198 
Other Semisubmersibles...................      57,063      13,899      43,164 
Jack-ups.................................      14,766       1,466      13,300 
Turnkey..................................         461      (1,372)      1,833 
Land.....................................       1,377       1,100         277 
Other....................................       1,421         530         891 
General and Administrative Expense.......      (6,552)     (6,474)        (78)
Depreciation and Amortization Expense....     (30,465)    (28,064)     (2,401)
Gain on Sale of Assets...................       3,230         430       2,800 
                                           ------------------------------------ 
     Total Operating Income (Loss).......     $72,310     $(8,674)    $80,984 
                                           ====================================
</TABLE>

           Revenues.  The $20.5 million increase in revenues from
      fourth-generation semisubmersibles resulted from improvements in dayrates
      ($13.8 million) and increases in utilization ($6.7 million).  The
      improvement in utilization for 1996 was partially attributable to the
      relocation of two fourth-generation rigs during the comparable period of
      the prior year, reducing the days worked for these rigs during that
      period.  The $61.8 million increase in revenues from other
      semisubmersibles was primarily attributable to the addition of eight
      semisubmersibles acquired in the Merger and increases in dayrates in both
      the North Sea and the Gulf of Mexico.  These increases were partially
      offset by a reduction in revenues during the first six months of 1996 of
      approximately $3.6 million due to the Ocean Baroness being out of service
      while modifications were being performed for a term contract in South
      America which began in April 1996.  The $15.9 million increase in
      revenues from jack-ups resulted primarily from revenues associated with
      rigs acquired in the Merger and improvements in dayrates in the Gulf of
      Mexico.  The $15.0 million increase in turnkey revenues resulted from
      turnkey projects of greater magnitude and overall project

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<PAGE>   16

      management services completed during 1996 as compared to those completed
      during the same period of the prior year.

           Contract Drilling Expense.  Contract drilling expense for
      fourth-generation semisubmersibles was relatively unchanged from the
      first six months of the prior year.  The $18.6 million increase for other
      semisubmersibles resulted from the additional rigs acquired in the
      Merger,  increased expenses for shipyard repairs on two rigs, and
      increased expenses on a rig working during the current period but cold
      stacked during the comparable period of the prior year.  The $2.6 million
      increase in jack-up expense resulted primarily from the rigs acquired in
      the Merger.  The $13.1 million increase in turnkey expense resulted from
      more extensive turnkey wells drilled, project management services
      provided and cost overruns on one turnkey well during the current year.

           General and Administrative Expense.  General and administrative
      expense of $6.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 1996 increased
      due to the Merger; however, these increases were offset by cost savings
      in rent due to the February 1996 purchase of the building in which the
      Company has its corporate headquarters.  In addition, approximately $0.4
      million of general and administrative expenses associated with
      construction on the Ocean Quest, Ocean Star, and Ocean Clipper I were
      capitalized to these projects during the second quarter of 1996.

           Depreciation and Amortization Expense.  Depreciation and
      amortization expense of $30.5 million for the six months ended June 30,
      1996 included a change in accounting estimate to increase the estimated
      useful lives for certain classes of rigs which reduced depreciation
      expense by approximately $4.2 million, as compared to the six months
      ended June 30, 1995. Offsetting this decrease were increases in
      depreciation for (i) the 11 rigs acquired in the Merger, (ii) three rig
      upgrades completed in the third and fourth quarters of 1995, and (iii)
      capital expenditures associated with the Company's continuing rig
      enhancement program.  In addition, depreciation expense for the
      comparable period of the prior year included a $2.1 million write-down in
      the carrying value of a semisubmersible.

           Gain on Sale of Assets.  Gain on sale of assets for the six months
      ended June 30, 1996 consists primarily of a gain on the sale of the
      Company's jack-up drilling rig located in Punta Arenas, Chile.

           Interest Expense. Interest expense of $0.1 million for the six
      months ended June 30, 1996 consists of interest costs incurred of $1.4
      million, net of capitalized interest of $1.3 million.  The decrease from
      $17.3 million for the same period of the prior year was attributable to a
      reduction in the outstanding indebtedness resulting from the repayment of
      the Company's loan from Loews in connection with the initial public
      offering in October 1995.  See Notes 3 and 5 to the Company's
      Consolidated Financial Statements.

           Income Tax (Expense) Benefit.  The income tax (expense) benefit for
      the six months ended June 30, 1996 was $(21.2) million as compared to
      $10.8 million for the comparable period of the prior year.  This change
      resulted primarily from the increase of $98.1 million in the Company's
      income before income tax (expense) benefit.  In addition, during the six
      months ended June 30, 1995, the Company's tax benefit reflects the
      effects of profits in foreign jurisdictions where the Company's tax
      liability was minimal.

           Net Income (Loss).  Net income for the six months ended June 30,
      1996 increased $66.1 million to $51.8 million, as compared to a net loss
      of $(14.3) million for the comparable period of the prior year.  The
      increase resulted primarily from an increase in operating income of $81.0
      million and a decrease in interest expense of $17.2 million, partially
      offset by an increase in income tax expense of $32.0 million.

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<PAGE>   17


      OUTLOOK

           The deep water and harsh environment markets for semisubmersible
      rigs have experienced improved demand and higher dayrates during the past
      year, due in part to the increasing impact of technological advances,
      including 3-D seismic, horizontal drilling, and subsea completion
      procedures.  Both the Gulf of Mexico and the North Sea semisubmersible
      markets have experienced increased utilization and significantly higher
      dayrates through the first six months of 1996.  Consequently, many
      customers are contracting rigs serving those markets under term contracts
      (as opposed to contracts let on a single well or well-to-well basis).  In
      the Gulf of Mexico, the Ocean America contract has been extended for one
      year through May 1997 at an improved dayrate.  The Ocean Neptune will be
      upgraded to 3,000 feet water depth capability and will operate under a
      two-year contract.  See " - Capital Resources".

           The Ocean Victory, presently idle offshore Falmouth, England, will
      soon commence mobilization to the Gulf of Mexico for modifications in
      connection with a three-year deep water drilling program anticipated to
      begin September 1997.  The upgrade will include stability enhancements,
      addition of a new chain/wire mooring system for operation in 5,000 foot
      water depths, and other significant enhancements.  The Company's
      drillship, the Ocean Clipper I, will be upgraded during 1996 and 1997 to
      operate in the ultra-deep water market of the Gulf of Mexico with dynamic
      positioning capabilities, in connection with a four-year term contract
      with a major oil company that has been agreed to in principle.  The oil
      company has an option to terminate the contract prior to its scheduled
      termination date upon payment to the Company of a termination fee.  See "
      - Capital Resources".  In the North Sea, the Company obtained a two-year
      contract for the Ocean Alliance commencing in October 1996.  In addition,
      the contract for the Ocean Guardian, also in the North Sea, has been
      extended for one year through July 1997.

           The market for jack-up rigs in the Gulf of Mexico continues to show
      signs of strengthening.  Dayrates have improved from those earned in the
      prior year; however, short-term contracts remain prevalent in this
      market.  The Company considers its upcoming contract expirations for its
      jack-up fleet typical of prevailing market conditions.

           Historically, the offshore contract drilling market has been highly
      competitive and cyclical, and the Company cannot predict the extent to
      which current conditions will continue.

      LIQUIDITY

           Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended
      June 30, 1996 increased by $56.9 million to $67.9 million, as compared to
      $11.0 million for the comparable period of the prior year.  This increase
      was attributable to a $66.1 million increase in net income and a $9.6
      million increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities for 1996,
      partially offset by an increase of $30.0 million in accounts receivable.
      The increases in working capital during the six months ended June 30,
      1996 resulted primarily from the Merger.  See Note 2 to the Company's
      Consolidated Financial Statements.  Cash used in investing activities
      increased $56.0 million primarily due to capital expenditures for major
      upgrades during 1996 of $90.1 million, partially offset by cash acquired
      in the Merger.  Cash provided by financing activities for the six months
      ended June 30, 1996 decreased $4.2 million primarily due to repayment of
      debt assumed in the Merger, partially offset by net borrowings of $70.0
      million on the Credit Facility as compared to $9.0 million of net
      borrowings on the Company's indebtedness to Loews during the same period
      of the prior year.

           The Company uses funds available under a revolving credit facility
      with a group of banks (the "Credit Facility"), together with cash flow
      from operations, to fund its capital expenditure and working capital
      requirements.  The Credit Facility is a revolving line of credit for a
      five-year term providing a maximum credit commitment of $150.0 million
      until February 1998, at which time and at the end of each six-month
      period thereafter, the commitment will decrease by $12.5 million to a
      final maximum credit commitment of $75.0 million during the last six
      months.  Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest, at the
      Company's option, at a per annum rate equal to a base rate (equal to the
      greater of (i) the prime rate

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<PAGE>   18

      announced by Bankers Trust Company or (ii) the Federal Funds rate plus
      .50%) plus .25% or the Eurodollar rate plus 1.25%. The Company is
      required to pay a commitment fee of .375% on the unused available portion
      of the maximum credit commitment. Borrowings are secured by security
      interests in certain of the Company's assets.  The Credit Facility also
      contains covenants that limit the amount of total consolidated debt,
      require the maintenance of certain consolidated financial ratios and
      limit dividends and similar payments.  As of June 30, 1996, the Company
      was in compliance with each of these covenants.

           It is anticipated that the Credit Facility will be used primarily to
      fund rig upgrades and similar capital expenditure requirements.  In
      management's opinion, the Company's cash generated from operations and
      borrowings available under its Credit Facility are sufficient to meet its
      anticipated short and long-term liquidity needs, including its capital
      expenditure requirements.

      CAPITAL RESOURCES

           Cash requirements for capital commitments result from rig upgrades to
      meet specific customer requirements and from the Company's continuing rig
      enhancement program, including top-drive drilling system installations and
      water depth and drilling capability upgrades.  The Company has revised its
      capital budget for the additional rigs acquired in the Merger.  The
      Company expects to spend approximately $240.0 million, including interest
      expense to be capitalized, during 1996 for rig upgrades in connection with
      contract requirements.  Included in this amount is approximately $41.2
      million for 1996 expenditures in conjunction with the upgrade of the Ocean
      Clipper I to operate in deep water with dynamic positioning capabilities,
      $22.3 million to increase the water depth capability to 3,000 feet on the
      Ocean Neptune, and $17.7 million for 1996 expenditures to upgrade the
      Ocean Victory for deep water drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.  In addition,
      approximately $114.6 million is included for the upgrades relating to the
      letter of intent and the contract for the Ocean Star and Ocean Quest,
      respectively.  Because these projects are accompanied by term contracts at
      favorable dayrates, the expenditures are, in the Company's opinion,
      financially justified. During the six months ended June 30, 1996, $90.1
      million was expended on these projects.  The Company expects to evaluate
      other projects as opportunities arise.  In addition, the Company has
      budgeted $60.3 million for 1996 capital expenditures associated with its
      continuing rig enhancement program. Through June 30, 1996, $10.3 million
      has been expended on this program. It is management's opinion that
      significant improvements in operating cash flow resulting from current
      conditions of improved dayrates and utilization and the increasing number
      of term contracts for rigs in certain markets, in conjunction with
      borrowings under the Credit Facility, will be sufficient to meet these
      capital requirements.

           The Company is analyzing financing alternatives that may be
      available to it in the public or private capital markets.  Proceeds of
      any such financing transactions may be used for repayment of higher cost
      debt, to fund rig upgrades or acquisitions or for other corporate
      purposes.  The Company's ability to effect any such financings will be
      dependent on its historical results of operations, its current financial
      condition and other factors beyond the Company's control.

           Also, from time to time the Company reviews acquisition
      opportunities, although the Company has no current plans to purchase or
      otherwise acquire additional rigs.

      OTHER

           Sale of Asset.  During July 1996, the Company sold a jack-up
      drilling rig, Ocean Conquest, for approximately $9.0 million, net of
      commissions.  The rig was previously stacked in the Gulf of Mexico. The
      sale will generate an after-tax gain during the third quarter of 1996 of
      approximately $4.5 million for the Company.

           Currency Risk. Certain of the Company's subsidiaries use the local
      currency in the country where they conduct operations as their functional
      currency. Currency environments in which the Company has material
      business operations include the U.K., Australia and Brazil. The Company
      generally attempts to minimize its currency exchange risk by seeking
      international contracts payable in local currency in

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<PAGE>   19

      amounts equal to the Company's estimated operating costs payable in local
      currency and in U.S. dollars for the balance of the contract. Because of
      this strategy, the Company has minimized its unhedged net asset or
      liability positions denominated in local currencies and has not
      experienced significant gains or losses associated with changes in
      currency exchange rates.  However, contracts presently covering three of
      the Company's four rigs operating in the U.K. sector of the North Sea are
      payable in U.S. dollars.  The Company has not hedged its exposure to
      changes in the exchange rate between U.S. dollars and pounds sterling for
      operating costs payable in pounds sterling, although it may seek to do so
      in the future.

           Currency translation adjustments are accumulated in a separate
      section of stockholders' equity. However, when the Company ceases its
      operations in a currency environment, the accumulated adjustments are
      recognized currently in results of operations.  Translation gains and
      losses for the Company's operations in Brazil have been recognized
      currently due to the hyperinflationary status of this environment. The
      effect on results of operations has not been material and is not expected
      to have a significant effect in the future due to the recent
      stabilization of currency rates in Brazil.

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<PAGE>   20


                          PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION


      ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

           None.


      ITEM 2.  CHANGES IN SECURITIES

           None.


      ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

           None.

      ITEM 4.  SUBMISSIONS OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

           At the annual meeting of stockholders of the Company held on April
      29, 1996, the matters voted upon and the number of votes cast for,
      against or withheld, as well as the number of abstentions and broker
      non-votes as to such matters (including a separate tabulation with
      respect to each nominee for office) were as follows:

      Item 1.  To vote upon a proposal to approve the issuance of up to
               18,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of
               the Company in connection with the acquisition by the Company of
               Arethusa, pursuant to which Arethusa will become a wholly owned 
               subsidiary of the  Company.
           
           
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
           For         Against or Withheld    Abstain     Broker Non-Vote
           <S>                <C>             <C>               <C> 
           41,872,648         200             75,000            0

</TABLE>


      Item 2.  To elect five directors, each to serve until the next annual
               meeting  of stockholders and until their  successors are elected
               and qualified.
           

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                             For          Against or Withheld  Broker Non-Vote
      <S>                    <C>                 <C>                 <C>     
      James S. Tisch         41,947,648          200                 0
      David M. Ifshin        41,947,648          200                 0
      Herbert C. Hofmann     41,947,648          200                 0
      Robert E. Rose         41,947,648          200                 0
      Raymond S. Troubh      41,947,648          200                 0
</TABLE>


      Item 3.  To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as 
               independent accountants and auditors for the Company  for 1996.
          


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
               For         Against or Withheld      Abstain     Broker Non-Vote
               <S>                <C>                 <C>             <C>
               41,872,648         100                 75,100          0
</TABLE>





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<PAGE>   21


      ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

           In July 1996, Mr. Arthur Rebell was elected to the Board of
      Directors of the Company.  Mr. Rebell is a Professor of Mergers &
      Acquisitions at New York University's Graduate School of Business and was
      previously a Managing Director with Schroder Wertheim & Co., Inc.

      ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

      (a) Exhibits.

          Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule.

      (b) Reports on Form 8-K.

          The Company filed the following reports on Form 8-K during the
      second quarter of 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
            Date of Report  Description of Event
            --------------  ----------------------------------------
            <S>             <C>

            May 13, 1996    Merger with Arethusa (Off-Shore) Limited

</TABLE>





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<PAGE>   22

                                   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.




                                   DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC.
                                           (Registrant)                   


                                        
Date  29-Jul-1996                  By: \s\ Lawrence R. Dickerson
      -----------                      ----------------------------------------
                                       Lawrence R. Dickerson
                                       Senior Vice President and Chief 
                                       Financial Officer



Date  29-Jul-1996                      \s\ Gary T. Krenek
      -----------                      ----------------------------------------
                                       Gary T. Krenek
                                       Controller and Principal Accounting 
                                       Officer




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<PAGE>   23
                               INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit     Description
- -------     -----------
  27        Financial Data Schedule
<PAGE>   24
                                                                  EXHIBIT 27
ARTICLE 5

THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
COMPANY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO
SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

MULTIPLIER 1,000

PERIOD-TYPE                   6-MOS
FISCAL-YEAR-END                          DEC-31-1996
PERIOD-END                               JUN-30-1996
CASH                                           5,051
SECURITIES                                     5,202
RECEIVABLES                                  144,812
ALLOWANCES                                         0
INVENTORY                                     31,085
CURRENT-ASSETS                               201,355
PP&E                                       1,320,319
DEPRECIATION                                 243,426
TOTAL-ASSETS                               1,367,329
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(1) INCLUDES CONTRACT DRILLING EXPENSES ONLY.
(2) INCLUDES OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES.



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