SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report: NOVEMBER 8, 2000
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Date of earliest event reported: NOVEMBER 6, 2000
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DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
DELAWARE 1-13926 76-0321760
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(State or Other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction Identification No.)
of Incorporation)
15415 KATY FREEWAY, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77094
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (281) 492-5300
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NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
41411.0003
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit number Description
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99.1 Rig Status Report as of November 6, 2000
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
The Registrant hereby incorporates by reference into this Item 9 the
summary report of the status, as of November 6, 2000, of the offshore drilling
rigs of the Registrant attached as Exhibit 99.1, which is being furnished in
accordance with Rule 101(e)(1) under Regulation FD and shall not be deemed to be
filed.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC.
By: /s/ Gary T. Krenek
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Gary T. Krenek
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: November 8, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit number Description
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99.1 Rig Status Report as of November 6, 2000
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