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): February 2, 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 February 2, 2000, Carnival Corporation (the "Company") entered into
a memorandum of understanding with Star Cruises PLC, a company incorporated and
registered under the laws of the Isle of Man ("Star Cruises") relating to a
proposed joint venture for the management and control of the business,
operations and affairs of NCL Holding ASA, a company organized under the laws of
the Kingdom of Norway.
The agreement is subject to the obtaining of all regulatory approvals
and consents as may be necessary for the Company and Star Cruises to complete
the transaction. No assurance can be given that such regulatory approvals and
consents will be obtained.
On February 2, the Company and Star Cruises issued the joint press
release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The memorandum of understanding is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2. The press release and the memorandum of
understanding are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Exhibit
Exhibit Number
(Referenced to Item 601
of Regulation S-K) Description of Exhibit
99.1 Press Release dated February 2, 2000.
99.2 Memorandum of Understanding dated February 2, 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: February 3, 2000
CARNIVAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Arnaldo Perez
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Name: Arnaldo Perez
Title: Vice President & General Counsel
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
99.1 Press Release dated February 2, 2000.
99.2 Memorandum of Understanding dated February 2,2000.