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): APRIL 14, 2005
KIRBY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEVADA 1-7615 74-1884980
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
55 WAUGH DRIVE, SUITE 1000 77007
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE:
(713) 435-1000
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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240.14a-12)
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On April 14, 2005, Kirby Corporation issued a press release revising its
earnings guidance for the three months ended March 31, 2005. A copy of the press
release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Press release dated April 14, 2005
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.
KIRBY CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ NORMAN W. NOLEN
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Norman W. Nolen
Executive Vice President, Treasurer
and Chief Financial Officer
Dated: April 15, 2005
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated April 14, 2005