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)
June 6, 2012
THE SHAW GROUP INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Louisiana | | 1-12227 | | 72-1106167 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
4171 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(225) 932-2500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(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 June 6, 2012, The Shaw Group Inc., a Louisiana corporation (the “Company”), issued a press release announcing that it is teaming up with NET Power LLC and Exelon to develop a new technology for gas-fired power generation that could result in major benefits for electricity producers and consumers, energy security and the environment. The Company will acquire a substantial ownership position in NET Power LLC, the developer of the technology, and will have exclusive worldwide rights to engineer, procure and construct NET Power plants. Exelon will provide and obtain permitting for a small-scale testing site, test and commission the facility, market its output, supply fuel and provide other operations and maintenance support.
A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
| (d) | Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed as Exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K. |
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| | 99.1 Press Release dated June 6, 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.
| | | THE SHAW GROUP INC. | |
| | | (Registrant) | |
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| Date: June 6, 2012 | By: | /s/ John Donofrio | |
| | | John Donofrio, Executive Vice | |
| | | President, General Counsel and | |
| | | Corporate Secretary | |
THE SHAW GROUP INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Form 8-K
June 6, 2012
| Exhibit Number | | Description | | Page No. |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated June 6, 2012 | | |
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