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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: APRIL 6, 2001
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Date of earliest event reported: APRIL 5, 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 Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
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)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
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On April 5, 2001, Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., a Delaware
corporation (the "Company"), issued a press release announcing the Company's
intention to offer in a private placement its 30-year Senior Convertible
Debentures.
On April 6, 2001, the Company issued a press release announcing the
pricing of the Company's 30-year Senior Convertible Debentures.
On April 6, 2001, the Company issued a press release announcing the
completion, on April 6, 2001, of the Company's redemption of all of its
outstanding 3-3/4% Convertible Subordinated Notes Due 2007 at a redemption price
of 102.08% of the principal amount thereof, in accordance with the indenture
under which such notes were issued.
Filed herewith are such press releases.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
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(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit number Description
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99.1 Press release of April 5, 2001 relating to private
placement of 30-year Senior Convertible Debentures
99.2 Press release of April 6, 2001 relating to pricing of
30-year Senior Convertible Debentures
99.3 Press release of April 6, 2001 relating to redemption
of 3-3/4% Convertible Subordinated Notes Due 2007
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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: April 6, 2001
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit number Description
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99.1 Press release of April 5, 2001 relating to private
placement of 30-year Senior Convertible Debentures
99.2 Press release of April 6, 2001 relating to pricing of
30-year Senior Convertible Debentures
99.3 Press release of April 6, 2001 relating to redemption
of 3-3/4% Convertible Subordinated Notes Due 2007
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