UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM8-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): May 01, 2019
NOBLE CORPORATION plc
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| England and Wales | 001-36211 | 98-0619597 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission file number) | (I.R.S. employer identification no.) |
| 10 Brook Street, London, England | W1S1BG | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: +44 20 3300 2300
Check the appropriate box below if the Form8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
| ☐ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| ☐ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR240.14a-12) |
| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR240.14d-2(b)) |
| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR240.13e-4(c)) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934(§240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | Trading symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||
| Shares, Nominal Value $0.01 per Share | NE | New York Stock Exchange |
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 1, 2019, Noble Corporation plc (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its condensed consolidated financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2019. A copy of such press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and will be published in the “Investor Relations” area on the Company’s web site at http://www.noblecorp.com.
Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the press release is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release issued by Noble Corporation plc dated May 1, 2019. |
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
| NOBLE CORPORATION plc | ||||||
| Date: May 1, 2019 | By: | /s/ Adam C. Peakes | ||||
| Adam C. Peakes | ||||||
| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||
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