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): July 16, 2019

BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPRISES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE	001-36876	47-2783641
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

20 SOUTH VAN BUREN AVENUE BARBERTON, OHIO	44203
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (330) 753-4511

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:

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On July 16, 2019, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) received notice that Daniel W. Hoehn, the Company’s Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, will resign from the Company effective as of August 8, 2019 to accept a position with another company. Louis Salamone Jr., the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, will assume the role of the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer effective upon Mr. Hoehn’s departure.

The Company is grateful to Mr. Hoehn for his service and many contributions.

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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.

	BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPRISES, INC.
July 22, 2019	By:	/s/ J. André Hall
		J. André Hall
		Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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