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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 27, 2003
NOBLE CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
CAYMAN ISLANDS 0-13857 98-0366361
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission file number) (I.R.S. employer identification number)
incorporation or organization)
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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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
Noble Corporation (the "Company") announced today the addition of Mary
P. Ricciardello to its Board of Directors. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is a
press release issued by the Company on October 27, 2003, which press release is
hereby incorporated by reference
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Noble Corporation Press Release dated October 27,
2003, announcing the addition of Mary P.
Ricciardello to its Board of Directors.
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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.
NOBLE CORPORATION
Date: October 27, 2003 By: /s/ MARK A. JACKSON
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Mark A. Jackson,
Senior Vice President-Finance, Chief
Financial Officer, Treasurer, Controller
and Assistant Secretary
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
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Exhibit 99.1 Noble Corporation Press Release dated October 27, 2003,
announcing the addition of Mary P. Ricciardello to its
Board of Directors.
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