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): March 17, 2006
NOBLE CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Cayman Islands |
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001-31306 |
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98-0366361 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(Commission file number)
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(I.R.S. employer
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| 13135 South Dairy Ashford, Suite 800 |
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| Sugar Land, Texas |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 276-6100
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
The Registrant hereby incorporates by reference into this Item 7.01 the Noble Corporation and
Subsidiaries Fleet Status Update as of March 17, 2006 of the Registrant, which is attached as
Exhibit 99.1 and will be published on the Registrant’s web site at http://www.noblecorp.com. The
report provides certain summary information about the operations of the drilling units of the
Registrant. The report is being furnished in accordance with Rule 101 (e) (1) under Regulation FD
and shall not be deemed to be filed.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1
Noble Corporation and Subsidiaries Fleet Status Update as of
March 17, 2006. |
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
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NOBLE CORPORATION
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| Date: March 17, 2006 |
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/s/ BRUCE W. BUSMIRE
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Bruce W. Busmire, |
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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