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
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| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | | May 6, 2005 |
The Shaw Group Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Louisiana | 1-12227 | 72-1106167 |
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(State or other jurisdiction | _____________
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(I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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| 4171 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, Louisiana | | 70809 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | | ___________
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | 225-932-2500 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On May 6, 2005, The Shaw Group Inc., ("Shaw" or the "Registrant"), issued a press release announcing the expiration of the cash tender offer for its outstanding 10 3/4% Senior Notes due 2010. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished as an Exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
99.1 Press Release dated May 6, 2005 – Shaw Announces Expiration of Cash Tender Offer for Outstanding 10 3/4% Senior Notes Due 2010.
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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| | | The Shaw Group Inc. |
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| May 6, 2005 | | By: | | Gary P. Graphia
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| | | | | Name: Gary P. Graphia |
| | | | | Title: Secretary and General Counsel |
Exhibit Index
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release Dated May 6, 2005 -- Shaw Announces Expiration of Cash Tender Offer For Outstanding 10 3/4% Senior Notes Due 2010 |
