8-K 1 d93596e8-k.txt FORM 8-K THE SHAW GROUP INC. 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) January 16, 2002 THE SHAW GROUP INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 0-22992 72-1106167 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer incorporation) Identification No.) 8545 United Plaza Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) (225) 932-2500 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On January 16, 2002, The Shaw Group Inc. issued a press release that is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits: 99.1. Press Release dated January 16, 2002 - The Shaw Group Inc. Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase Substantially All of the Assets of The IT Group, Inc. 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. THE SHAW GROUP INC. (Registrant) Date: January 16, 2002 By: /s/ Robert L. Belk ---------------------------------------- Robert L. Belk, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer -2- THE SHAW GROUP INC. EXHIBIT INDEX Form 8-K January 16, 2002
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION -------------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated January 16, 2002 - The Shaw Group Inc. Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase Substantially All of the Assets of The IT Group, Inc.
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