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
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January 29, 2009 |
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Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) |
Commission
file number – 2-63322
INTERNATIONAL
SHIPHOLDING CORPORATION
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
36-2989662 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
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11 North Water Street, Suite 18290 Mobile, Alabama |
36602 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
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(251) 243-9100 |
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
⃞ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
⃞ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item
2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 29, 2009, International Shipholding Corporation issued a press release reporting its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2008. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item
9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit |
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Exhibit Number |
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99.1 |
Press Release dated January 29, 2009 |
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.
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INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING CORPORATION |
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/s/ Manuel G. Estrada |
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Manuel G. Estrada |
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Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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Date |
January 29, 2009 |