SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
January 7, 2005
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Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC.
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Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter
NEVADA 1-31895 84-1018684
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State or Other Jurisdiction Commission File IRS Employer Identification
of Incorporation Number Number
5215 West Laurel Street
Tampa, Florida 33607
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Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code
(813) 876-1776
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Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code
ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On January 7, 2005, Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. reported preliminary
results for the quarter ended November 30, 2004. The Press Release is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
The following exhibit is not to be considered "filed" under the
Securities Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), and shall not be
incorporated by reference into any of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.'s
previous or future filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or
the Exchange Act.
(c) EXHIBITS.
99.1 Press Release dated January 7, 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, hereunto duly authorized.
ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC.
Dated: January 7, 2005 By:/s/ Michael J. Holmes
Michael J. Holmes, Chief Financial
Officer