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): April 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 April 15, 1998, Carnival Corporation consummated the issuance of
$200 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.65% Notes Due October 15, 2000
(the "2000 Notes") and $200 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.15%
Notes Due April 15, 2008 (the "2008 Notes" and, collectively with the 2000
Notes, the "Notes"). Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. and Chase Securities Inc. served
as Underwriters for the offering of the Notes (the "Offering"). Attached hereto
as Exhibits 1, 4.1 and 4.2 are copies of the applicable Underwriting Agreement
and each Officers' Certificate which set forth the terms of the Notes.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(C) EXHIBITS:
The exhibits listed below relate to the Registration Statements (Nos.
33-50947 and 333-43269) on Form S-3 of the Registrant and are filed herewith for
incorporation by reference in such Registration Statements.
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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1 Underwriting Agreement dated April 6, 1998 between the
Registrant and Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. and Chase
Securities Inc.
4.1 Officers' Certificate dated April 15, 1998
pursuant to Sections 3.1 and 3.3 of the Indenture,
which has attached thereto as an Exhibit a form of
5.65% Notes Due October 15, 2000 of the
Registrant.
4.2 Officer's Certificate dated April 15, 1998
pursuant to Sections 3.1 and 3.3 of the Indenture,
which has attached thereto as an Exhibit a form of
6.15% Notes Due April 15,
2008 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: May 12, 1998 By: /s/ Howard S. Frank
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Howard S. Frank,
Vice Chairman and
Chief Operating Officer
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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1 Underwriting Agreement dated April 6, 1998
between the Registrant and Bear, Stearns & Co.
Inc. and Chase Securities Inc.
4.1 Officers' Certificate dated April 15,
1998 pursuant to Sections 3.1 and 3.3
of the Indenture, which has attached
thereto as an Exhibit a form of 5.65%
Notes Due October 15, 2000 of the
Registrant.
4.2 Officer's Certificate dated April 15,
1998 pursuant to Sections 3.1 and 3.3
of the Indenture, which has attached
thereto as an Exhibit a form of 6.15%
Notes Due April 15, 2008 of the
Registrant.