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): December 1, 1999
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 or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) 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
Item 5. Other Events.
On December 1, 1999, Carnival Corporation (the "Company") announced
that it intends to commence a cash tender offer to purchase all of the
outstanding shares of NCL Holding ASA, a Norwegian company ("NCL"), whose
ordinary shares are traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The offer price is NOK 30
per share.
The Company has not entered into any agreement concerning a possible
acquisition of NCL. No assurance can be given that there will be a positive
response to the Company's proposal, that any agreement relating to the purchase
of NCL will be entered into or that an acquisition of NCL by the Company will be
consummated.
On December 1, 1999, the Company issued the press release attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1. On December 2, 1999, the Company sent the letter
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 to NCL. The press release and the letter are
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Exhibits.
Exhibit Number
(Referenced to Item 601
of Regulation S-K) Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated December 1, 1999.
99.2 Letter dated December 2, 1999.
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: December 2, 1999
CARNIVAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Gerald R. Cahill
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Name: Gerald R. Cahill
Title: Senior Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated December 1, 1999.
99.2 Letter dated December 2, 1999.