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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CURRENT REPORT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Pursuant
to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) of </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date of report (date of earliest event reported): September&nbsp;24, 2013 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>NOBLE CORPORATION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>Switzerland</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>000-53604</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>98-0619597</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(State or other jurisdiction</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of incorporation or organization)</B></P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>file number)</B></P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>identification number)</B></P></TD></TR>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Registrant&#146;s telephone number, including area code: 41 (41) 761-65-55 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On September&nbsp;24, 2013, Noble Corporation, a Swiss corporation (the &#147;Company&#148;), announced that the Company&#146;s board of
directors approved a plan to separate the Company&#146;s standard specification drilling business (the &#147;Plan&#148;), which, if consummated, will result in the creation of two separate offshore drilling companies. A copy of the Company&#146;s
press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On September&nbsp;24, 2013, David W. Williams, the
Company&#146;s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, distributed a letter to all employees of the Company in connection with the announcement of the proposed Plan. A copy of the letter is filed as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by
reference herein. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On September&nbsp;24, 2013, the Company distributed to all employees of the Company and posted on its website
&#147;Frequently Asked Questions&#148; in connection with the announcement of the proposed Plan. A copy of the &#147;Frequently Asked Questions&#148; is filed as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated by reference herein. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Forward-Looking Statements </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Current
Report and the exhibits hereto may contain &#147;forward-looking statements&#148; about the business, financial performance and prospects of the Company. Statements about the Company&#146;s or management&#146;s plans, intentions, expectations,
beliefs, estimates, predictions, or similar expressions for the future, including those regarding the Plan, the timing thereof, the timing of the shareholders&#146; meeting to vote on actions required to effect the Plan and the expected benefits of
the Plan, are forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. No assurance can be given that the outcomes of these forward-looking statements will be realized, and actual results could differ materially from those
expressed as a result of various factors. A discussion of some of these factors, including risks and uncertainties, is set forth from time to time in the Company&#146;s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;SEC&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Important Additional Information Regarding the Proposed Plan will be Filed with the SEC </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In connection with the shareholder vote on actions required to effect the proposed Plan, the Company will file with the SEC and mail to its
shareholders a proxy statement. INVESTORS ARE ADVISED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT CAREFULLY AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY AND THE PROPOSED PLAN. Investors may
obtain a free copy of the proxy statement (when available) and other relevant documents filed with the SEC from the SEC&#146;s web site at <U>www.sec.gov</U> or at the Company&#146;s website at <U>www.noblecorp.com</U>. Investors will also be able
to obtain, without charge, a copy of the proxy statement (when available) and other relevant documents by directing a request by mail or telephone to Investor Relations, Noble Corporation, Dorfstrasse 19A, 6340 Baar, Zug, Switzerland, telephone
41(41)761-65-55. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Participants in Solicitation </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company and its directors and officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from its shareholders with respect
to the proposed Plan. Information about these persons is set forth in the Company&#146;s proxy statement relating to its 2013 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, as filed with the SEC on March&nbsp;11, 2013, and in any documents subsequently
filed by its directors and officers under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Investors may obtain additional information regarding the interests of such persons, which may be different than those of the Company&#146;s shareholders
generally, by reading the proxy statement and other relevant documents regarding the proposed Plan that will be filed with the SEC. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) <I>Exhibits</I>. <I></I> </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Press Release dated September 24, 2013.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Letter from Noble Corporation&#146;s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer to all Noble employees dated September&nbsp;24, 2013.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Frequently Asked Questions of Noble Employees dated September 24, 2013.</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">/s/ James A. MacLennan</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">James A. MacLennan</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Senior Vice President and
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Press Release dated September 24, 2013.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Letter from Noble Corporation&#146;s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer to all Noble employees dated September&nbsp;24, 2013.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Frequently Asked Questions of Noble Employees dated September 24, 2013.</TD></TR>
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Form 8-K
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): September 24, 2013
NOBLE CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Switzerland
000-53604
98-0619597
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
(Commission
file number)
(I.R.S. employer
identification number)
Dorfstrasse 19A
Baar, Switzerland
6340
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 41 (41) 761-65-55
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:
¨
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
x
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
¨
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On September 24, 2013, Noble Corporation, a Swiss corporation (the "Company"), announced that the Company's board of
directors approved a plan to separate the Company's standard specification drilling business (the "Plan"), which, if consummated, will result in the creation of two separate offshore drilling companies. A copy of the Company's
press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
On September 24, 2013, David W. Williams, the
Company's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, distributed a letter to all employees of the Company in connection with the announcement of the proposed Plan. A copy of the letter is filed as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by
reference herein.
On September 24, 2013, the Company distributed to all employees of the Company and posted on its website
"Frequently Asked Questions" in connection with the announcement of the proposed Plan. A copy of the "Frequently Asked Questions" is filed as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Current
Report and the exhibits hereto may contain "forward-looking statements" about the business, financial performance and prospects of the Company. Statements about the Company's or management's plans, intentions, expectations,
beliefs, estimates, predictions, or similar expressions for the future, including those regarding the Plan, the timing thereof, the timing of the shareholders' meeting to vote on actions required to effect the Plan and the expected benefits of
the Plan, are forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. No assurance can be given that the outcomes of these forward-looking statements will be realized, and actual results could differ materially from those
expressed as a result of various factors. A discussion of some of these factors, including risks and uncertainties, is set forth from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
Important Additional Information Regarding the Proposed Plan will be Filed with the SEC
In connection with the shareholder vote on actions required to effect the proposed Plan, the Company will file with the SEC and mail to its
shareholders a proxy statement. INVESTORS ARE ADVISED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT CAREFULLY AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY AND THE PROPOSED PLAN. Investors may
obtain a free copy of the proxy statement (when available) and other relevant documents filed with the SEC from the SEC's web site at
www.sec.gov
or at the Company's website at
www.noblecorp.com
. Investors will also be able
to obtain, without charge, a copy of the proxy statement (when available) and other relevant documents by directing a request by mail or telephone to Investor Relations, Noble Corporation, Dorfstrasse 19A, 6340 Baar, Zug, Switzerland, telephone
41(41)761-65-55.
Participants in Solicitation
The Company and its directors and officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from its shareholders with respect
to the proposed Plan. Information about these persons is set forth in the Company's proxy statement relating to its 2013 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, as filed with the SEC on March 11, 2013, and in any documents subsequently
filed by its directors and officers under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Investors may obtain additional information regarding the interests of such persons, which may be different than those of the Company's shareholders
generally, by reading the proxy statement and other relevant documents regarding the proposed Plan that will be filed with the SEC.
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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits
.
EXHIBIT
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
99.1
—
Press Release dated September 24, 2013.
99.2
—
Letter from Noble Corporation's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer to all Noble employees dated September 24, 2013.
99.3
—
Frequently Asked Questions of Noble Employees dated September 24, 2013.
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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.
Noble Corporation, a Swiss corporation
Date: September 24, 2013
By:
/s/ James A. MacLennan
James A. MacLennan
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
99.1
—
Press Release dated September 24, 2013.
99.2
—
Letter from Noble Corporation's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer to all Noble employees dated September 24, 2013.
99.3
—
Frequently Asked Questions of Noble Employees dated September 24, 2013.
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