d1166070_8-k.htm


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): January 25, 2011


Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Republic of the Marshall Islands
 
001-33831
 
98-0453513
 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS employer identification no.)
     
477 Madison Avenue
New York, New York
 
 
10022
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
(Zip Code)

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code): (212) 785-2500

 
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report): None


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Item 8.01.                      Other Events

On January 25, 2011, Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (the "Company") issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.


Item 9.01.                      Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)           Exhibits

Exhibit Number
Description
99.1
Press Release Dated January 25, 2011
   



 
 

 

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.

 
 

EAGLE BULK SHIPPING INC. (registrant)



Dated: January 25, 2011                                                       By:  /s/ Alan S. Ginsberg                                                                  
Name:      Alan S. Ginsberg
Title:        Chief Financial Officer


 
 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
Description
 
99.1
 
Press Release Dated January 25, 2011
 


 
 


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