d1295565_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): May 30, 2012
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Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Republic of the Marshall Islands
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001-33831
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98-0453513
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS employer identification no.)
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477 Madison Avenue
New York, New York
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10022
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code): (212) 785-2500
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report): None
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
[_] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[_] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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ITEM 1.01 ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (the "Company") has previously reported its Sixth Amendatory and Commercial Framework Implementation Agreement (the "Sixth Amendment"), entered into on September 26, 2011, with its lenders. The Company and its lenders have extended the expiration date of the Sixth Amendment to June 15, 2012.
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.
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EAGLE BULK SHIPPING INC.
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(registrant)
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Dated: May 31, 2012
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By:
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/s/
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Alan S. Ginsberg
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Name:
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Alan S. Ginsberg
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Title:
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Chief Financial Officer
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