UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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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): OCTOBER 16, 2003
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DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
DELAWARE 1-13926 76-0321760
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) 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
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NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
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(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished as part of this
Current Report on Form 8-K:
Exhibit number Description
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99.1 Press release dated October 16, 2003
ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
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On October 16, 2003, Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. issued a press
release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September
30, 2003. 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, shall not be deemed "filed" with the Securities and Exchange
Commission 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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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC.
By: /s/ William C. Long
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William C. Long
Vice President, General Counsel &
Secretary
Dated: October 16, 2003
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit number Description
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99.1 Press release dated October 16, 2003
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