UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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 27, 2006
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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1-13926
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76-0321760 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
15415 Katy Freeway
Houston, Texas 77094
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 492-5300
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate line 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)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 8.01. Other Events
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (the “Company”) has filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Report the
form of the Company’s Award Certificate for stock appreciation right grants to the Company’s
executive officers, other employees and consultants pursuant to the Second Amended and Restated
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. 2000 Stock Option Plan.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
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Description |
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10.1
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Form of Award Certificate for stock appreciation right
grants to the Company’s executive officers, other employees
and consultants pursuant to the Second Amended and Restated
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. 2000 Stock Option Plan |
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