SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of July 2005
EXCEL MARITIME CARRIERS LTD.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
67 Akti Miaouli Street
18537 Piraeus
Greece
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [_]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to
the commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.
Yes [_] No [X]
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT
Attached hereto as Exhibit 1 is a press release dated July 27, 2005
announcing the release by Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd. (the "Company") of its
second quarter 2005 results for the period ending June 30th, 2005 after the
close of the market on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2005 and that on Thursday, August
4th, 2005 at 9:30am EST, the Company's management will host a conference call to
discuss the results.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
None.
Exhibit 1
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Contact:
Investor Relations / Financial Media: Company:
Nicolas Bornozis Christopher Georgakis
President Chief Executive Officer
Capital Link, Inc. Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd.
230 Park Avenue - Suite 1536 67 Akti Miaouli Street
New York, NY 10160, USA 185 38 Piraeus, Greece
Tel: (212) 661-7566 Tel: 011-30-210-45-98-692
Fax: (212) 661-7526 Fax: 011-30-210-42-82-628
E-Mail: nbornozis@capitallink.com E-Mail: info@excelmaritime.com
www.capitallink.com www.excelmaritime.com
Excel Maritime Carriers Announces Second Quarter 2005 Results
Release Date, Conference Call and Webcast.
Earnings Release: Wednesday, August 3rd, 2005 after 4:00 pm EST
Conference Call and Webcast: Thursday, August 4th, 2005, at 9:30 EST
PIRAEUS, GREECE, July 27th, 2005 - Excel Maritime Carriers (AMEX: EXM) announced
today that it will release its second quarter 2005 results for the period ending
June 30th, 2005 after the close of the market on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2005.
On Thursday, August 4th, 2005 and at 9:30am EST, the company's management will
host a conference call to discuss the results.
Conference Call details:
Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time
using the following numbers: 1866 819 7111 (from the US), 0800 953 0329 (from
the UK) or +44 1452 542 301 (from outside the US). Please quote "Excel
Maritime".
In case of any problem with the above numbers, please dial 1866 869 2352 (from
the US), 0800 694 1449 (from the UK) or +44 1452 560 304 (from outside the US).
Quote "Excel Maritime".
A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until August 09th,
2005 by dialling 1866 247 4222 (from the US), 0800 953 1533 (from the UK) or +44
1452 550 000 (from outside the US). Access Code: 8227773#
Slides and audio webcast:
There will also be a live -and then archived- webcast of the conference call,
through the internet through the Excel Maritime Carriers website
(www.excelmaritime.com). Participants to the live webcast should register on the
website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast.
About Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd
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The Company is an owner and operator of dry bulk carriers and a provider of
worldwide seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes, such as iron
ore, coal and grains, as well as bauxite, fertilizers and steel products. The
company's current fleet consists of 18 vessels (one Capesize, ten Panamax and
seven Handymax vessels) with a total carrying capacity of 1,112,070 dwt. The
Company was incorporated in 1988 and its common stock is listed on the American
Stock Exchange (AMEX) since 1998, trading under the symbol EXM. For more
information about the company, please go to our corporate website
www.excelmaritime.com
Forward Looking Statement
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This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events and the Company's
growth strategy and measures to implement such strategy; including expected
vessel acquisitions and entering into further time charters. Words such as
"expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "anticipates," "hopes," "estimates,"
and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations
reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be
given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements
involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and
estimates which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and
contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Actual
results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially include, but are not limited to changes in the demand for dry bulk
vessels, competitive factors in the market in which the Company operates; risks
associated with operations outside the United States; and other factors listed
from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to
release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements
contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with
respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which
any statement is based.
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.
EXCEL MARITIME CARRIERS LTD.
(registrant)
Dated: July 27, 2005 By: /s/ Christopher J. Georgakis
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Christopher J. Georgakis
President and
Chief Executive Officer
02545.0001 #589847