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 24, 2008
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
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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:
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| Item 2.02. |
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Results of Operations and Financial Condition |
On April 24, 2008, Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. issued a press release announcing its
financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2008. A copy of such press release is
furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
The information furnished in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being
furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section
18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and will not be incorporated by reference
into any registration statement filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless
specifically identified therein as being incorporated by reference.
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| Item 9.01. |
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Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated April 24, 2008 |
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