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): | October 1, 2012 |
SEACOR Holdings Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-12289 | 13-3542736 |
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| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 2200 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 33316 | |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (954) 523-2200 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
The Board of Directors of the Company has determined to pursue a spin-off of the Aviation Services business of the Company that is conducted through Era Group Inc. by means of a distribution of all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Era Group Inc. on a pro rata basis to the holders of common stock of the Company. In connection therewith, the Company has submitted a private letter ruling to the Internal Revenue Service regarding the tax-free nature of the spin-off. There can be no assurance that the spin-off will be consummated.
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.
| SEACOR Holdings Inc. | ||||
| October 1, 2012 | By: |
Paul L. Robinson
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| Name: Paul L. Robinson | ||||
| Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | ||||