8-K

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): September 20, 2016

CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY N.V.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

The Netherlands

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

1-12815	N.A.
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Prinses Beatrixlaan 35
2595 AK The Hague
The Netherlands	N.A.
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 31-70-373-2010

N.A.

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On September 20, 2016, Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that Patrick K. Mullen has been promoted to serve as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. In this new role, Mr. Mullen will have responsibility for the Company’s project operations, commercial and support functions around the world, in addition to working with the executive team in developing key strategies for the future.

Mr. Mullen, 52, previously served as Executive Vice President and President of the Company’s Engineering & Construction operating group. He joined the Company in 2007 through the Company’s acquisition of Lummus Global and has worked in strategic, operational and commercial leadership roles throughout the Company. Mr. Mullen has worked in the energy infrastructure industry for more than 25 years and currently serves on Vectren Corporation’s board of directors. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Notre Dame and a master’s degree in business administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

The full text of the press release issued by the Company on September 20, 2016 is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated September 20, 2016

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.

		CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY N.V.
		By:	Chicago Bridge & Iron Company B.V.
		Its:	Managing Director
Date:	September 22, 2016	By:	/s/ Michael S. Taff
			Michael S. Taff Managing Director (Principal Financial Officer)

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Exhibit Description
99.1	Press Release dated September 20, 2016

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release:

Sept. 20, 2016

Investors: Scott Lamb, +1 832 513 1068, Scott.Lamb@CBI.com

Media: Gentry Brann, +1 832 513 1031, Gentry.Brann@CBI.com

CB&I Names Patrick K. Mullen Chief Operating Officer

THE WOODLANDS, Texas – Sept. 20, 2016 – CB&I (NYSE: CBI) today announced that Patrick K. Mullen has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. In this new role, Mr. Mullen will have responsibility for CB&I’s project operations, commercial and support functions around the world, in addition to working with the executive team in developing key strategies for the future.

Mr. Mullen most recently served as Executive Vice President and President of CB&I’s Engineering & Construction operating group. He joined CB&I in 2007 through the company’s acquisition of Lummus Global and has worked in strategic, operational and commercial leadership roles throughout the company, as well as serving as a key interface with CB&I’s shareholders. Mr. Mullen has worked in the energy infrastructure industry for more than 25 years and currently serves on Vectren Corporation’s board of directors. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Notre Dame and a master’s degree in business administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

“I’m pleased to announce Pat’s promotion to Chief Operating Officer of CB&I. Pat has an exceptional track record in operations and commercial management roles within the company, having most recently led our largest operating group,” said Philip K. Asherman, CB&I’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “I’m confident Pat’s proven leadership will support CB&I’s operations focus and continued growth in the industries we serve.”

About CB&I

CB&I (NYSE:CBI) is a leading provider of technology and infrastructure for the energy industry. With over 125 years of experience and the expertise of more than 40,000 employees, CB&I provides reliable solutions to our customers around the world while maintaining a relentless focus on safety and an uncompromising standard of quality. For more information, visit www.CBI.com.

Important Information For Investors And Shareholders

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding CB&I and represents our expectations and beliefs concerning future events. These forward-looking statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. When considering any statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or use or contain words, terms, phrases or expressions such as “achieve,” “forecast,” “plan,” “propose,” “strategy,” “envision,” “hope,” “will,” “continue,” “potential,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “predict,” “intend,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “might” or similar forward-looking statements, we refer you to the cautionary statements concerning risk factors and “Forward-Looking Statements” described under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our Annual Report filed on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2015, and any updates to those risk factors or “Forward-Looking Statements” included in our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC, which cautionary statements are incorporated herein by reference.