FALCON DRILLING CO INC

Q: Nov 14 1997

Q: Aug 14 1997

Q: May 15 1997

FY: Dec 31 1996

Q: Sep 30 1996

Q: Aug 14 1996

Q: May 15 1996

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Certification of termination of registration of a class of securities (Section 12(g))

Certification of termination of registration of a class of securities (Section 12(g))

Registration of Securities on Exchange (amendment)

Registration of Securities on Exchange (amendment)

Registration of Securities on Exchange

Registration statement under Securities Act of 1933 to be offered to employees pursuant to certain plans

Registration statement under Securities Act of 1933

Prospectus filed under Rule 424(b)(1)

Registration of Securities on Exchange

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Registration statement under Securities Act of 1933

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FALCON DRILLING CO INC

FALCON DRILLING CO INC

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FALCON DRILLING CO INC

FALCON DRILLING CO INC

READING & BATES CORP

ZIEGLER WILLIAM R

RICHARDSON DANIEL GLENN

WEBSTER STEVEN A

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