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: MARCH 7, 2001
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Date of earliest event reported: MARCH 7, 2001
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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
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On March 7, 2001, Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., a Delaware
corporation (the "Company"), issued a press release announcing the Company's
decision to redeem, on April 6, 2001, all of its outstanding 3-3/4% Convertible
Subordinated Notes Due 2007 (the "Notes") at a redemption price of 102.08% of
the principal amount thereof, in accordance with the indenture under which the
Notes were issued.
Filed herewith is such press release.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit number Description
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99.1 Press release of March 7, 2001
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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: March 7, 2001
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit number Description
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99.1 Press release of March 7, 2001
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