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): October 23, 2006
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.)
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 October 23, 2006, McDermott International, Inc. announced the
appointment of John F. Bookout III to our Board of Directors. Mr. Bookout's
membership on the Board will be effective October 23, 2006 and he will serve as
a member of the Audit Committee of our Board.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated October 23, 2006
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
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
October 23, 2006