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
June 9, 2006
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
OVERSEAS SHIPHOLDING GROUP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
1-6749-1
Commission File Number
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Delaware |
13-2637623 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
666 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10017
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 953-4100
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)
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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Section 8 - Other Events.
Item 8.01 - Other Events
On May 9, 2006, Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (the "Registrant") issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of $300 million under which the specific timing and amount of share repurchases will vary based on market conditions, securities law limitations and other factors. The share repurchases under the program will be made using the Registrant's cash resources, and the program may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press Release dated June 9, 2006. |
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.
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Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. |
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(Registrant) |
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By: /s/James I. Edelson |
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James I. Edelson |
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Date: June 14, 2006
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press Release dated June 9, 2006. |