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): December 29, 2005
NOBLE CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Cayman Islands
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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001-31306
(Commission File Number)
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98-0366361
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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13135 South Dairy Ashford, Suite 800
Sugar Land, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices)
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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):
þ 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-2(c))
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On December 29, 2005, the Company issued a press release reiterating its prior statement
regarding an offer for the shares of Smedvig ASA. The press release is filed herewith as Exhibit
99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
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Exhibit 99.1
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Noble Corporation Press Release of December 29, 2005. |
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.
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NOBLE CORPORATION
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| Date: December 29, 2005 |
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/s/ Julie J. Robertson
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Julie J. Robertson |
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Senior Vice President -- Administration |
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