8-K

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): May 10, 2007 (May 8, 2007)

Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Marshall Islands	000-51366	98-0453513
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

477 Park Avenue New York, New York	10022
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

(212) 785-2500

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

None

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

In connection with a presentation by senior management of Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (the "Company") relating to the Company’s results for the first quarter of 2007 at a teleconference and webcast held on May 8, 2007, the Company is disclosing certain information (the "1Q Results 2007 Presentation "). On May 7, 2007, the Company issued a press release publicly announcing that such teleconference and webcast would be held on May 8, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. E.T. and that during such teleconference and webcast senior management would present information regarding the Company’s results for the first quarter of 2007. The press release announced that access to the investor conference would be available to the public via the teleconference by calling 8866-356-3095 in the U.S., or 617-597-5391 outside of the U.S, and via the live webcast by visiting the Company’s website at www.eagleships.com

Statements made in the 1Q Results 2007 Presentation which are not historical are forward-looking statements that reflect management's current views with respect to future events and performance and may include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical fact. Such statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. See "Forward Looking Statements" in the 1Q Results 2007 Presentation.

A copy of the 1Q Results 2007 Presentation is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)		Exhibits
	Exhibit No.		Description
	99.1		1Q Results 2007 Presentation

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SIGNATURE

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.

EAGLE BULK SHIPPING INC.

By: /s/ Sophocles N. Zoullas              

Name:	Sophocles N. Zoullas
Title:	Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 10, 2007

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EX-99

Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.

1Q 2007 Results Presentation

8 May 2007

Forward Looking Statements

This presentation contains certain statements that may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” within
the meaning of the Securities Acts. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current views with
respect to future events and financial performance and may include statements concerning plans, objectives,
goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are
other than statements of historical facts. The forward-looking statements in this presentation are based upon
various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without
limitation, management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other
data available from third parties. Although Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. believes that these assumptions were
reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and
contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.
cannot assure you that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. Important
factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-
looking statements include the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions,
including changes in charterhire rates and vessel values, changes in demand that may affect attitudes of time
charterers to scheduled and unscheduled drydocking, changes in our vessel operating expenses, including
dry-docking and insurance costs, or actions taken by regulatory authorities, ability of our counterparties to
perform their obligations under sales agreements and charter contracts on a timely basis, potential liability
from future litigation, domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes
due to accidents and political events or acts by terrorists. Risks and uncertainties are further described in
reports filed by Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Agenda

First Quarter 2007 Highlights

The Fleet

Industry View

Financial Overview

Conclusion

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1Q 2007 Highlights

1Q 2007 Highlights

1Q Gross Time Charter Revenues of $29.5 million

Net Income of $8.5 million includes non-dilutive, non-cash
compensation charge of $3.2 million

Excluding the non-cash compensation charge, Adjusted
Net Income was $11.7 million or $0.31 per share

EBITDA¹ of $21.8 million

Declared and paid 1Q Cash Earnings Dividend of $0.50 per
share

Acquired three Supramax vessels for $138.7 million

Sold our oldest and smallest vessel for gain of $0.9 million

Expanded newbuilding program to four Supramax vessels

Raised $110 million in equity

¹ EBITDA, as defined by our credit agreement, is Net Income plus Interest Expense, Depreciation and
Amortization, and Exceptional Items.  

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Purchased three modern Supramaxes for $138.7 million:

On April 24, 2007, Shrike,  a 53,343 dwt Supramax vessel built in 2003,
delivered and commenced a two-year charter at a daily rate of $24,600.

Skua, a 53,350 dwt Supramax vessel built in 2003, expected to be
delivered in June 2007 and enter into a two-year charter at a daily rate of
$24,200.

Kittiwake,a 53,146 dwt Supramax vessel built in 2002, expected to be
delivered in June 2007 and enter into a one-year charter at a daily rate of
$30,400*.

Accretive transactions funded with a combination of common shares and
drawings from our credit facility, maintaining conservative debt structure.

New incremental commitment of $250 million increases liquidity to
approximately $460 million to help fund future growth.

New Acquisitions – Executing Our Growth Strategy

Young Supramax Fleet Maintains Quarterly Dividends

* The charter rate may reset at the beginning of each month based on the average time charter rate for the Baltic Supramax Index, but
in no case be less than $24,400 per day.

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In 1Q-07 executed two additional contracts to construct 56,000 dwt
Supramax vessels at IHI Marine United, a pre-eminent Japanese shipyard, at
contract price of $33.2 million each

Company now has signed contracts for construction of four 56,000 dwt
Supramax vessels and placed an aggregate of $51 million in deposits

CROWNED EAGLE to be delivered in November 2008

CRESTED EAGLE to be delivered in February 2009

GOLDEN EAGLE to be delivered in January 2010

IMPERIAL EAGLE to be delivered in February 2010

Subsequent to 1Q-07, signed letter of intent for construction of fifth Japanese
56,000 dwt Supramax at a contract price of $33.6 million. Vessel expected to
be delivered in April 2009.

Investing for the Future – Capturing Growth

Sister Ships enhance operating efficiencies

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The Fleet

Modern, High Quality Geared Fleet of Supramax Vessels

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Eagle Captures Today’s Drybulk Values for Extended Periods

Charter renewals at today’s healthy rates extends high cashflow generation

Period cover extends revenue visibility and predictability and limits spot volatility

Secure Cash Flows Provide Stable Dividends

¹The MERLIN  charter rate is $27,000 per day for first year, $25,000 per day for the second year, and $23,000 for the third year.
For purposes of revenue recognition, the charter is reflected on a straight-line basis at $25,000 per day for 36 to 39 months in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

²KITTIWAKE will deliver to the charterer at time charter rate of $30,400 per day for 11 to 13 months. The charter rate may reset
at the beginning of each month based on the average time charter rate for the Baltic Supramax Index, but in no case be less
than $24,400 per day.

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Vessel

Charter

Commences

Charter Period

Charter Rate

Merlin

Oct - Dec

2007

36 - 39 months

$25,000 per day

1

Heron

Dec 2007 -

Feb 2008

36 - 39 months

$26,375 per day

Shrike

Apr 2007

24 - 27 months

$24,600 per day

Skua

Jun-07

23 - 25 months

$24,200 per day

Kittiwake

Jun-07

11 - 13 months

$30,400 per day

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Time Charter Contracts Provide Stable and Visible Cashflows

Contracted gross revenues in excess of $300 million^** at attractive rates

Renewal Rates

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Industry View

Drybulk Demand Easily Absorbing Supply

China’s 1Q-07 GDP growth at 11%

India to invest $500 billion in infrastructure and
manufacturing over the next 3 years

Persian Gulf states investing $100 billion for
infrastructure

1Q-07 trade volume growth up 6.3%

1Q-07 ton-mile growth up

India diverts iron ore production to
internal needs – increasing long haul
supply from Brazil and Australia

Shift in trade patterns towards BRIC
countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China)
increases ton-mile demand

Chinese coastal trade, an unreported shipping
statistic, now a major factor

Source: IMF, Financial Times

Lead Demand Indicator

1Q-07 Chinese steel output
up 22% year-on-year

1Q-07 Chinese iron ore
imports up 24%

Chinese grain stocks down
over 150m tons to 70m
tons since 2000 – more
long haul grain trades

Drybulk fleet cannot keep
pace with demand

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New Supramax Asset Class Services Growing Global Needs

Approximately 60% of Chinese berths cannot
handle Panamax or Capesize vessels^*

Approximately 25% of Chinese berths require
vessels with cargo gear ^* – a constraint only
satisfied by sub-Panamax sector vessels

Vessel Gear increases flexibility and broadens customer base

Source:  * J.E.Hyde  

Exports of cement and steel out of China
expected to maintain healthy growth rates in
excess of 20%.

New mining capacities in Australia and Brazil
to increase iron ore output by 70-80 million
tons per annum.

Reduced Indian ore exports increases ton
miles as China increases imports from Brazil.

Protected Market

850m ton sub-Panamax market

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Charterers Attracted by Versatility of Supramax Vessels

MISC. cargoes include Phosrock, Sugar, HBI, and Concentrates

28% of Eagle’s 1Q-07 Cargoes were “Capesize and Panamax cargoes”

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Drybulk supply position :

Lowest supply as a
percentage of existing fleet

Lowest orderbook supply in
million dwt   

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Supply as % of fleet :

as of1 April 07

  Drybulk :30%

  Tankers :40%      

  Containers:48%      

World Vessel Supply 2007-2009

Source: Clarksons as of April 2007                     Deliveries

Drybulk Sector – Best Market to be in the Next 3 Years

33.82

27.00

1.49

22.10

36.70

1.53

1.44

54.02

28.39

Drybulk

(m dwt)

Tankers

(m dwt)

Containers

(m teu)

2007      2008      2009

6.32

0.27

2007      2008     2009

2007      2008      2009

3.6

15 of the 18 vessels in the
Company’s on-the-water fleet are
Supramaxes

Smallest segment of the drybulk
market provides opportunities

Aging Handymax Fleet

Source: Clarksons as of April 2007

Aging Handymax fleet — 33% of
capacity > 20 years old

Negligible scrapping since 2003
could see surge of ships removed
from market in 2009-11

Orderbook and Fleet Age

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World Dry Bulk Fleet

33%

23%

18%

29%

24%

43%

0%

4%

8%

12%

16%

20%

24%

28%

32%

36%

40%

44%

Handymax

Panamax

Capesize

% of Fleet > 20 years

Orderbook as % of Fleet

Financial Overview

High Utilization Rate = Maximum Revenue

Revenue Growth

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99.1%

99.4%

Fleet Utilization

1,116

1,387

Operating Days

1,126

1,395

Available Days

44

12*

   Less: Drydock Days

1,170

1,407

Ownership Days

1Q-06

1Q-07

* Includes time spent positioning the SHIKRA for sale.

2007(E) - Pro forms for acquisitions

Net revenues based on a pro forma 2007 fleet charter cover
of 100% and assuming earliest charter redelivery rates.

Net revenues include billed time charter revenues, deductions
for brokerage commissions and amortization of net prepaid
and deferred charter revenue. Please refer to our financial
statements for a definition of Ownership days, Available days,
Operating days, and Fleet  Utilization.

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40

60

80

100

120

140

2005

2006

2007 (E)

$ m

Net Revenues

1st Quarter Earnings

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($000's)

REVENUES

Net Time Charter Revenues

27,989

24,727

Less : Amortization of Prepaid and Deferred Revenue

1,080

937

Net Revenues

26,909

23,790

EXPENSES

Vessel Expenses

6,246

4,705

Depreciation and Amortization

5,791

4,820

General & Administrative Expenses

1,644

985

Non-cash Compensation Expense

3,259

753

Gain on Sale of Vessel

(873)

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Total Expenses

16,067

11,263

OPERATING INCOME

10,842

12,527

Interest Expense

3,152

2,066

Interest Income

(798)

(332)

NET INCOME

$8,488

$10,793

Basic and Diluted Income per Common Share

$0.23

$0.33

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

37,450,578

33,150,000

Diluted Shares Outstanding

37,453,796

33,150,106

Adjusted Net Income

(non-GAAP measure)

:

Net Income

$8,488

$10,793

Add : Non-cash Compensation Expense

3,259

753

     Adjusted Net Income :

$11,747

$11,546

Basic and Diluted Adjusted Net Income per Common Share

$0.31

$0.35

Mar. 31, 2007

Mar. 31, 2006

Three-months ended

Daily cash breakeven cost of $7,307 per day per vessel (2007E)

No principal repayments until 2012

Low Breakeven Cost Strategy

The Company is anticipating higher crewing costs and higher costs for oil based supplies including lubes and paints. The
Company is also making allowance for constraints in yard drydocking capacity which has driven up drydocking costs.

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Strong Balance Sheet

¹ Purchase of Shrike, Skua and Kittiwake, and deposit for the 5^th Newbuild vessel.

² Newbuild Costs to be Capitalized eliminating any impact on current cash flows.

³ Net Debt is pro forma after taking into effect 1Q-07 Dividend payment of $20.85 million.

⁴ Liquidity includes amounts available under the newly enhanced credit commitment

Quarterly Dividend Cash Flow Maintained

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$500m existing Revolving Credit Facility

$250m Incremental Commitment

Interest only until 2012

* Thereafter semi-annual reduction in availability to Balloon

Ample Liquidity for Growth

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$750 million Commitment at Favorable Terms

Commitment Amount

$750 million

Maturity

July 2016

Interest Only until (at least)

July 2012

Interest Margin

Libor + 75/85

basis points

Commitment Fees on

undrawn revolver

25 basis points

Availabilty in full until *

July 2012

Balloon (fully drawn)

$405 million

Conclusion

Poised for Growth

High Dividends

Operate a modern, homogeneous
Supramax fleet

Stable and visible cashflows from
1 to 3 year time charters

100% of 2007 fleet days¹ covered
by fixed contracts

Low cash breakeven of $7,307  
per day

Strong balance sheet with Net
Debt to Capital of 40%  

No debt amortization until 2012

Accretive acquisition strategy

  ^{1  Pro forma for acquisition}

Full cash payout dividend policy

Declared Dividends of $125.6 million or

$3.63 per share to shareholders

since September 2005

Demonstrates Strong Yield

Conclusion - Accretive Growth Strategy

Eagle Bulk – a solid, clear, focused investment story

Dividend Reinvestment Plan in effect

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Appendix

Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA*

* EBITDA is as defined by the Company’s Credit Agreements. EBITDA represents operating earnings before extraordinary items, depreciation
and amortization, interest expense, and income taxes, if any. EBITDA is included because it is used by certain investors to measure a company's
financial performance. EBITDA is not an item recognized by GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for net income, cash flow from
operating activities and other operations or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States or as a measure of profitability or liquidity. EBITDA is presented to provide additional information with respect to the
Company’s ability to satisfy its obligations including debt service, capital expenditures, and working capital requirements. While EBITDA is
frequently used as a measure of operating results and the ability to meet debt service requirements, the definition of EBITDA used here may not
be comparable to that used by other companies due to differences in methods of calculation. The Company’s revolving credit facility permits it to
pay dividends in amounts up to its earnings before extraordinary or exceptional items, interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Credit
Agreement EBITDA), less the aggregate amount of interest incurred and net amounts payable under interest rate hedging agreements during
the relevant period and an agreed upon reserve for dry-docking, provided that there is not a default or breach of loan covenant under the credit
facility and the payment of the dividends would not result in a default or breach of a loan covenant. Therefore, the Company believes that this
non-GAAP measure is important for its investors as it reflects its ability to pay dividends.

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Reconciliation of Net Income to Credit Agreement EBITDA

(in $ 000's, rounded)

Net Income

8,488

$         

10,793

$      

Interest Expense

3,152

2,066

Depreciation and Amortization

5,791

4,820

Amortization of Pre-paid Revenue

1,080

937

EBITDA

18,511

18,615

Adjustments for exceptional items

Non-cash Compensation Expense

3,259

753

     Credit Agreement EBITDA

21,770

$      

19,368

$      

Mar. 31, 2007

Mar. 31, 2006

Three-months ended

Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.