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 (Date of earliest event reported): June 9, 2005
McDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
REPUBLIC OF PANAMA 001-08430 72-0593134
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1450 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112-6050
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (504) 587-5400
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Item 5.02 Appointment of Principal Officers.
Today McDermott International, Inc. ("McDermott") announced the appointment of
Michael S. Taff, age 43, as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer,
effective June 8, 2005. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Prior to joining McDermott, Mr. Taff served as Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of HMT Inc., a contractor to the aboveground petroleum storage
tank industry, since 2004. From 2000 to 2004, he was Vice President for Philip
Services Corporation, an integrated service provider of industrial services. Mr.
Taff also served as Corporate Controller for Philip Services Corporation from
2002 to 2004.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated June 9, 2005
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
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Keith G. Robinson
Corporate Controller
June 9, 2005
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