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: August 10, 2004 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 5. Other Events On August 10, 2004 McDermott International, Inc. issued a press release announcing J. Ray McDermott Receives Commitment Letter for a $25 million LC Facility. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1, and the information contained in Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated by reference. 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/Keith G. Robinson --------------------------------- Keith G. Robinson Corporate Controller August 10, 2004 2