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): April 19, 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 April 19, 2002, the United States Department of Justice issued the
press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. During fiscal 2001, the
registrant recorded a charge in its 2001 financial statements for the $18
million in total fines and community service contributions mentioned in the
attached press release.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
The press release of the United States Department of Justice is
attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
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SIGNATURE
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: April 19, 2002
CARNIVAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Gerald R. Cahill
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Name: Gerald R. Cahill
Title: Senior Vice President-Finance and
Chief Financial and Accounting
Officer
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EXHIBIT LIST
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated April 19, 2002.