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: May 7, 2003 McDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) REPUBLIC OF PANAMA 1-8430 72-0593134 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission) (IRS Employer of incorporation) File No.) Identification No.) 1450 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112-6050 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (504) 587-5400 -------------- Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure On May 6, 2003, McDermott International, Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for the first quarter of 2003. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1, and the information contained in Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated herein by reference. Pursuant to SEC Release No. 33-8216, the information furnished under this "Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure" is intended to be furnished under "Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition." 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/Thomas A. Henzler ------------------------------- Thomas A. Henzler Vice President and Corporate Controller May 7, 2003