UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): February 12, 2002
CARNIVAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Republic of Panama 1-9610 59-1562976
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission ( I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
3655 N.W. 87th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33178-2428
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (305) 599-2600
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On February 12, 2002, the registrant issued the press release
attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, which is incorporated by reference into
this Item.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND
EXHIBITS
The press release of the registrant is attached as Exhibit
99.1 to this report.
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SIGNATURES
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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.
Date: February 13, 2002
CARNIVAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Arnaldo Perez
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Name: Arnaldo Perez
Title: Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary
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EXHIBIT LIST
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EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated February 12, 2002.