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): June 4, 2007
NOBLE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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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
Sugar Land, Texas
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77478 |
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Registrant’s 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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On June 4, 2007, Noble Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that it
is conducting an independent investigation of its Nigerian operations. A copy of such press
release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein
by this reference. The press release will also be published in the “Newsroom” area on the
Company’s web site at http://www.noblecorp.com.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) 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.
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