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)
January 25, 2002
THE SHAW GROUP INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Louisiana 0-22992 72-1106167
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation)
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8545 United Plaza Boulevard, 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 January 25, 2002, 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 January 25, 2002 - The Shaw Group
Inc. Signs Asset Purchase Agreement to Purchase Substantially All of
the Assets of The IT Group, Inc.
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: January 29, 2002 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
January 25, 2002
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Exhibit Number Description Page No.
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99.1 Press Release dated January 25, 2002 -
The Shaw Group Inc. Signs Asset Purchase
Agreement to Purchase Substantially All
of the Assets of The IT Group, Inc.
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