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): | | July 12, 2007 |
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) | | ___________
(Zip Code) |
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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
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 8.01 Other Events.
On July 12, 2007, The Shaw Group Inc., a Louisiana corporation (the "Company"), issued a press release, which among other matters, announced that (i) Brian K. Ferraioli accepted an offer to join the Company as Executive Vice President, Finance, and will begin work at the end of July, 2007; (ii) Mr. Ferraioli will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer of the Company before the Company reports its fourth quarter 2007 financial results; (ii) until Mr. Ferraioli assumes the position of Chief Financial Officer, Dirk J. Wild will continue to serve as interim Chief Financial Officer; and (iv) Robert L. Belk will assume the role of Executive Vice President following the completion of his medical leave and in his new role, Mr. Belk’s responsibilities will include executive sponsorship of significant client, investor, banking and governmental relationships. A copy of this press release is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 99.1.
Upon the assumption by Mr. Ferraioli of the position of Chief Financial Officer of the Company, the Company intends to file an additional Current Report on Form 8-K under Item 5.02 to report the information required thereunder.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed as an Exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
99.1 Press Release dated July 12, 2007.
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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| July 16, 2007 | | By: | | Clifton S. Rankin
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| | | | | Name: Clifton S. Rankin |
| | | | | Title: General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
Exhibit Index
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | 99.1 Press Release dated July 12, 2007. |
