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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): MARCH 14, 2002
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GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
LOUISIANA 2-56600 72-1212563
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Number) Identification No.)
8000 GLOBAL DRIVE
P.O. BOX 442
SULFUR, LA 70664-0442
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (337) 583-5000
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ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On March 14, 2002, Global Industries, Ltd. issued a press release
confirming its annual earnings guidance.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BUSINESS ACQUIRED.
Not applicable.
(b) PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION.
Not applicable.
(c) EXHIBITS.
99.1 Press Release dated March 14, 2002.
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.
GLOBAL INDUSTRIES. LTD.
By: /s/ TIMOTHY W. MICIOTTO
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Timothy W. Miciotto
Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
Dated: March 21, 2002
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated March 14, 2002