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
July 31, 2008 | ||
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) |
Commission file number – 2-63322
INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 36-2989662 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
11 North Water Street, Suite 18290 | Mobile, Alabama | 36602 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(251) 243-9100 |
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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:
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On July 31, 2008, International Shipholding Corporation issued a press release reporting its financial results for the second quarter of 2008. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (c) | Exhibit | |||||
Exhibit Number | Document | |||||
| 99.1 | Press Release dated July 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 thereunto duly authorized.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING CORPORATION | ||
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| /s/ Manuel G. Estrada |
Manuel G. Estrada | ||
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
Date | July 31, 2008 |
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