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)
October 24, 2003
THE SHAW GROUP INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Louisiana 1-12227 72-1106167
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
incorporation) 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)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On October 24, 2003, The Shaw Group Inc. issued a press release that
is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Press Release dated October 24, 2002 - The Shaw Group
Inc. Announces Pricing of 20 Million Share Common
Stock Offering.
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)
Date: October 24, 2003 By: /s/ Robert L. Belk
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Robert L. Belk,
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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THE SHAW GROUP INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Form 8-K
October 24, 2003
Exhibit Number Description Page No.
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99.1 Press Release dated October 24, 2003 -
The Shaw Group Inc. Announces Pricing
of 20 Million Share Common Stock
Offering