d1121681_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): August 4, 2010


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 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 4, 2010 Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release (the "Press Release") relating to its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 to the Form 8-K, the information under this Item 2.02 and the Press Release, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, shall be deemed to be "furnished" to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and not be deemed to be "filed" with the SEC for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.



Item 9.01.            Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)            Exhibits

Exhibit Number
Description
99.1
Press Release dated August 4, 2010.
   



 
 
 



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: August 5, 2010
By:
/s/ Alan S. Ginsberg
 
Name:           Alan S. Ginsberg
 
Title:           Chief Financial Officer

 
 
 

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
Description
 
99.1
 
Press Release dated August 4, 2010.