8-K 1 form8k_042303.txt FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT 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 23, 2003 CARNIVAL CORPORATION CARNIVAL PLC -------------------- ------------ (Exact name of registrant (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) as specified in its charter) REPUBLIC OF PANAMA ENGLAND AND WALES ------------------ ----------------- (State or other jurisdiction (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) of incorporation) I-9610 I-15136 ------ ------- (Commission File Number) (Commission File Number) 59-1562976 NONE ---------- ---- (I.R.S. Employer (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) Identification No.) 3655 N.W. 87TH AVENUE, 3655 N.W. 87TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33178-2428 MIAMI, FLORIDA 33178-2428 ------------------------- ------------------------- (Address of principal executive (Address of principal executive offices) offices) (305) 599-2600 (305) 599-2600 -------------- -------------- (Registrant's telephone number, (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) including area code) Item 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. On April 22, 2003, Carnival Corporation issued a press release announcing its intention to raise $500 million through an offering of convertible securities. The press release relating to the offering is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated in this item by reference. On April 23, 2003, Carnival Corporation issued a press release relating to the pricing of an offering of $773 million in aggregate principal amount at maturity of its 1.75% convertible senior debentures due 2033, resulting in $500 million gross proceeds to Carnival Corporation. The press release relating to the pricing of the transaction is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this report and is incorporated in this item by reference. Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release of Carnival Corporation dated April 22, 2003 99.2 Press Release of Carnival Corporation dated April 23, 2003 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: April 23, 2003 CARNIVAL CORPORATION By: /s/ Arnaldo Perez --------------------------------------- Name: Arnaldo Perez Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Date: April 23, 2003 CARNIVAL PLC By: /s/ Gerald R. Cahill --------------------------------------- Name: Gerald R. Cahill Title: Senior Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer Exhibit List EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release of Carnival Corporation dated April 22, 2003. 99.2 Press Release of Carnival Corporation dated April 23, 2003.