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): January 15, 1998
CARNIVAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Republic of Panama 1-9610 59-1562976
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(State of other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
3655 N.W. 87th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33178-2428
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (305) 599-2600
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On January 15, 1998, Carnival Corporation consummated the
issuance of $200 million aggregate principal amount of its Debentures Due
January 15, 2028 (the "Debentures"). Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. and Lehman
Brothers Inc. served as Underwriters for the offering of the Debentures (the
"Offering"). Attached hereto as Exhibits 1 and 4 are copies of the applicable
Underwriting Agreement and Officers' Certificate which set forth the terms of
the Debentures.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(C) EXHIBITS:
The exhibits listed below relate to the Registration Statement
(No. 33-50947) on Form S-3 of the Registrant and are filed herewith for
incorporation by reference in such Registration Statement.
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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1 Underwriting Agreement dated January 6, 1998
between the Registrant and Bear, Stearns & Co.
Inc. and Lehman Brothers Inc.
4 Officers' Certificate dated January 15, 1998
pursuant to Sections 3.1 and 3.3 of the Indenture,
which has attached thereto as an Exhibit a form of
6.65% Debentures Due January 15, 2028 of the
Registrant.
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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.
CARNIVAL CORPORATION
Dated: January 27, 1998 By: /s/ Howard S. Frank
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Howard S. Frank,
Vice Chairman and
Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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1 Underwriting Agreement dated January
6, 1998 between the Registrant and
Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. and Lehman
Brothers Inc.
4 Officers' Certificate dated January 15,
1998 pursuant to Sections 3.1 and 3.3
of the Indenture, which has attached
thereto as an Exhibit a form of 6.65%
Debentures Due January 15, 2028 of the
Registrant.