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: October 3, 2002 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 Number 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 October 3, 2002, McDermott International, Inc. announced its revised 2002 earnings outlook and set the date for its third quarter earnings release and related conference call. The information set forth in McDermott's October 3, 2002 press release, a copy of which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, is incorporated into this report by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press release issued by McDermott on October 3, 2002. 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 Date: October 3, 2002 By: /s/ THOMAS A. HENZLER ---------------------------------- Thomas A. Henzler Vice President Finance and Corporate Controller INDEX TO EXHIBITS EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION ------ ----------- 99.1 Press release issued by McDermott on October 3, 2002.