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)
November 21, 2003
THE SHAW GROUP INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Louisiana 1-12227 72-1106167
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
incorporation) dentification 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 November 21, 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 November 21, 2003 - The Shaw
Group Agrees to Purchase Energy Delivery Services,
Inc. from Duke Energy - Acquisition to Expand Shaw's
Electric Transmission and Distribution Capabilities.
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: November 21, 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
November 21, 2003
Exhibit Number Description Page No.
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99.1 Press Release dated November 21, 2003 -
The Shaw Group Agrees to Purchase
Energy Delivery Services, Inc. from
Duke Energy - Acquisition to Expand
Shaw's Electric Transmission and
Distribution Capabilities.
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