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UNITED STATES |
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
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Washington, D.C. 20549 |
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FORM 6-K |
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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR |
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15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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For the month of March 2012 |
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Commission File Number: 001-34934 |
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COSTAMARE INC. |
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(Translation of registrant’s name into English) |
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60 Zephyrou Street & Syngrou Avenue 17564, Athens, Greece |
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(Address of principal executive office) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F x Form 40-F o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in the Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes o No x
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):
EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 |
Press Release Dated March 21, 2012: Costamare Inc. Announces Public Offering of Common Stock |
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, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: March 21, 2012
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COSTAMARE INC. |
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/s/ Gregory G. Zikos |
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Name: |
Gregory G. Zikos |
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Chief Financial Officer |