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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
February 1, 2012
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)
Commission file number – 001-10852
INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 36-2989662
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)
11 North Water Street, Suite 18290 Mobile, Alabama 36602
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(251) 243-9100
(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
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 1, 2012, International Shipholding Corporation issued a press release reporting its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2011. A copy of the press release is filed as exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On February 1, 2012, Mr. Erik F. Johnsen announced his intentions to the Board of Directors that he would not seek re-election and will retire from the Board of Directors effective April 25, 2012. Mr. Johnsen, co-founder of the Company, served as our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 2003 until 2007 and has been a Director since 1979. Based on the recommendation from the Nominating and Governance committee, the size of the Board of Directors will be reduced to eight members.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit
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Exhibit Number Document
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99.1
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Press Release dated February 1, 2012
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING CORPORATION
/s/ Manuel G. Estrada
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Manuel G. Estrada
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date February 6, 2012