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): April 16, 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 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
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(Commission File
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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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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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (281) 276-6100
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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:
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))
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 8.01 Other Events.
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release dated April 17, 2008 of Noble
Corporation, which press release is hereby incorporated by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
The information required by this Item 9.01(d) is set forth in the Index to Exhibits
accompanying this report and is incorporated herein by reference.