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: August 9, 2004 McDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) REPUBLIC OF PANAMA 1-8430 72-0593134 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission) (IRS Employer of incorporation) File No.) Identification No.) 1450 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112-6050 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (504) 587-5400 -------------- Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition On August 9, 2004 McDermott International, Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for the second quarter of 2004. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1, and the information contained in Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated by reference. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 12, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference. 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. McDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL INC. By: /s/ Keith G. Robinson ------------------------------- Keith G. Robinson Corporate Controller August 9, 2004