d1290599_8-k.htm
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): May 9, 2012
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Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Republic of the Marshall Islands
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001-33831
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98-0453513
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS employer identification no.)
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477 Madison Avenue
New York, New York
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10022
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code): (212) 785-2500
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report): None
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
[_] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[_] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On May 9, 2012, Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release (the "Press Release") relating to its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 to the Form 8-K, the information under this Item 2.02 and the Press Release, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, shall be deemed to be "furnished" to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and not be deemed to be "filed" with the SEC for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.
Item 8.01. Other Events
On May 10, 2012, the Company posted on its website, www.eagleships.com, under the section entitled "Investors - Webcasts & Presentations" a presentation dated May 10, 2012 of its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. A copy of the presentation is hereby furnished to the SEC and is attached as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated May 9, 2012.
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99.2
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Financial Presentation dated May 10, 2012
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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EAGLE BULK SHIPPING INC. (registrant)
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| Dated: May 10, 2012 |
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By:
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/s/ Alan S. Ginsberg |
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Name: |
Alan S. Ginsberg |
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Title: |
Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated May 9, 2012.
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99.2
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Financial Presentation dated May 10, 2012
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