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): November 16, 2005
McDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
REPUBLIC OF PANAMA 001-08430 72-0593134
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1450 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112-6050
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (504) 587-5400
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Item 5.02 Election of Directors
On November 16, 2005, McDermott International, Inc. ("McDermott") announced
the appointment of Robert W. Goldman to its Board of Directors (the
"Board"). Mr. Goldman's membership on the Board will be effective November
15, 2005. He will serve as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated November 16, 2005.
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/Michael S. Taff
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Michael S. Taff
Chief Accounting Officer
November 16, 2005
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