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: June 19, 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 5. Other Events On June 19, 2003, McDermott International, Inc. issued a press release announcing that J. Ray McDermott recently encountered weather-related problems on a project off the coast of Argentina. 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/Thomas A. Henzler --------------------------------------- Thomas A. Henzler Vice President and Corporate Controller June 20, 2003 2