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): August 1, 2008
McDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
REPUBLIC OF PANAMA |
001-08430 |
72-0593134 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
777 N. Eldridge Parkway, Houston, Texas |
77079 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: |
(281) 870-5901 |
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On August 4, 2008, McDermott International, Inc. announced the appointment of Admiral Richard W. Mies to our Board of Directors. Admiral Mies’ membership on the Board is effective August 1, 2008, and he will serve as a member of the Audit and Governance Committees of our Board. A copy of the press release announcing Admiral Mies’ appointment is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item
9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated August 4, 2008
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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McDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
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By: |
/s/ Dennis S. Baldwin |
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Dennis S. Baldwin |
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Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer |
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August 4, 2008 |