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): November, 2005 EAGLE BULK SHIPPING INC. (Exact name of each Registrant as specified in its Charter) Marshall Islands 000-51366 98-0453513 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS employer of incorporation or identification no.) organization) 29 Broadway 10006 New York, New York (Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices) (Registrant's telephone number, including area code): (212) 785-2500 Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 14, 2005, the Registrant issued a press release relating to its Third Quarter 2005 results and the declaration of future dividends. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. 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. November 14, 2005 EAGLE BULK SHIPPING INC. By: /s/ Sophocles N. Zoullas ------------------------ Sophocles N. Zoullas Chief Executive Officer and President 25083.0001 #617781