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): March 5, 2009
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GENERAL MARITIME CORPORATION
(formerly Galileo Holding Corporation)
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter
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| Republic of the Marshall Islands | 001-34228 | 66-0716485 |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
299 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10171
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)
(212) 763-5600
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2008 for General Maritime Corporation is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
(c) Exhibits.
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| 99.1 | | General Maritime Corporation unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2008. |
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.
| | GENERAL MARITIME CORPORATION | |
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| | By: | /s/ John C. Georgiopoulos | |
| | Name: | John C. Georgiopoulos | |
| | Title: | Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary | |
Date: March 5, 2009
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| | General Maritime Corporation unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information. |
