UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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): January 23, 2000
CARNIVAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Republic of Panama 1-9610 59-1562976
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
3655 N.W. 87th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33178-2428
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (305) 599-2600
Item 5. Other Events.
On January 23, 2000, Carnival Corporation (the "Company") entered into
a letter of intent with Fairfield Communities, Inc. relating to a proposed
merger with Fairfield.
The Company has not entered into any definitive agreement concerning
the proposed acquisition of Fairfield. No assurance can be given that any
agreement relating to the proposed acquisition of Fairfield will be entered into
or that an acquisition of Fairfield by the Company will be consummated.
On January 24, 2000, the Company issued the press release attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The letter of intent is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
The press release and the letter of intent are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Exhibits.
Exhibit Number
(Referenced to Item 601
of Regulation S-K) Description of Exhibit
99.1 Press Release dated January 24, 2000.
99.2 Letter of Intent dated January 23, 2000.
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, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: January 24, 2000
CARNIVAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Arnaldo Perez
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Name: Arnaldo Perez
Title: Vice President & General Counsel
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated January 24, 2000.
99.2 Letter of Intent dated January 23, 2000.