UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report: April 20, 2005
Commission file number 1- 12874
TEEKAY SHIPPING CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
TK House
Bayside Executive Park
West Bay Street & Blake Road
P.O. Box AP-59212, Nassau, Bahamas
(Address of principal executive office)
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Item 1 - Information Contained in this Form 6-K Report
| Attached as Exhibit I is a copy of an announcement of Teekay Shipping Corporation (the “Company”), dated April 20, 2005. |
THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K IS HEREBY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THE FOLLOWING REGISTRATION STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY.
• REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM F-3 (NO. 33-97746) FILED WITH THE SEC ON OCTOBER 4, 1995;
• REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (NO. 333-42434) FILED WITH THE SEC ON JULY 28, 2000;
• REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM F-3 (NO. 333-102594) FILED WITH THE SEC ON JANUARY 17, 2003; AND
• REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (NO. 333-119564) FILED WITH THE SEC ON OCTOBER 6, 2004
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.
| Date: April 20, 2005 |
TEEKAY SHIPPING CORPORATION
By: /s/ Peter Evensen Peter Evensen Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
EXHIBIT I
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TEEKAY SHIPPING CORPORATION TK House, Bayside Executive Park, West Bay Street & Blake Road P.O. Box AP-59212, Nassau, Bahamas |
NEWS RELEASE
TEEKAY ANNOUNCES $225 MILLION
SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
Nassau, The Bahamas, April 20, 2005 — Teekay Shipping Corporation (“Teekay”) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $225 million of its common stock. This announcement is in addition to the recently completed share repurchase program under which the Company repurchased 3 million shares for a total cost of $128.9 million or approximately $42.95 per share.
This action reflects the Company’s financial strategy and takes account of the strong results from operations, the cash proceeds from vessel sales, and Teekay’s disciplined approach to capital investment.
Shares are expected to be repurchased in the open market at times and prices considered appropriate by the Company. The timing of any purchases and the exact number of shares to be purchased will be dependent on market conditions.
About Teekay Shipping Corporation
Teekay Shipping Corporation transports more than 10 percent of the world’s sea-borne oil and has recently expanded into the liquefied natural gas shipping sector. With a fleet of approximately 145 tankers, offices in 14 countries and approximately 5,500 seagoing and shore-based employees, Teekay Shipping Corporation provides a comprehensive set of marine services to the world’s leading oil and gas companies, helping them seamlessly link their upstream energy production to their downstream processing operations. Teekay’s reputation for safety, quality and innovation has earned it a position with its customers as a premier marine midstream company.
Teekay’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange where it trades under the symbol “TK”.
For Investor Relations Enquiries:
Scott Gayton
Tel: +1 (604) 844-6654
For Media Enquiries:
Kim Barbero
Tel: +1 (604) 609-4703
Web site: www.teekay.com