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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: JUNE 1, 2000
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Date of earliest event reported: MAY 31, 2000
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DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC.
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(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
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (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 5. OTHER EVENTS
On May 31, 2000, Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., a Delaware corporation
(the "Company"), issued a press release announcing the Company's plans to begin
a private placement of its 20-year zero coupon convertible debentures.
On June 1, 2000, the Company issued a press release announcing the
pricing of the Company's 20-year zero coupon convertible debentures.
Filed herewith are both such press releases.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit number Description
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99.1 Press release of May 31, 2000
99.2 Press release of June 1, 2000
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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/ Gary T. Krenek
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Gary T. Krenek
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: June 1, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit number Description
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99.1 Press release of May 31, 2000
99.2 Press release of June 1, 2000
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