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): January 23, 2008
NOBLE CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Cayman Islands
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001-31306
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98-0366361 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(Commission file number)
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(I.R.S. employer
identification number) |
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| 13135 South Dairy Ashford, Suite 800 |
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| Sugar Land, Texas
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77478 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 276-6100
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction
A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
FORM 8-K
ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
This report is furnished in accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K.
On January 23, 2008, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results
for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2007. A copy of such press release is included as
Exhibit 99.1 and will be published in the “Newsroom” area on the Registrant’s Web site at
http://www.noblecorp.com. Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, the press release is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
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Exhibit 99.1
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Noble Corporation Press Release dated January 23, 2008, announcing
the financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2007. |
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