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): November 17, 2009

WORLD FUEL SERVICES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida

1-9533

59-2459427

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation)

(Commission File
Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

9800 N.W. 41st Street, Suite 400

Miami

33178

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (305) 428-8000


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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Item 7.01.  Regulation FD Disclosure.

On November 17, 2009, World Fuel Services Corporation issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has approved a two-for-one stock split of the Company's common stock, par value $ .01 per share (the “Common Stock”).  The record date for the stock split is November 30, 2009.  Shareholders of record on that date will receive one new share of Common Stock for each share owned.  The distribution of the shares to be issued pursuant to the stock split will be made on or about December 7, 2009.  A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

This information and the information contained in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

Item 9.01.      Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

 

Exhibits

 
 

Exhibit No.

Description

 

99.1

Press Release, dated November 17, 2009.


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:

November 17, 2009

 

World Fuel Services Corporation

 

 

 

/s/ Ira M. Birns

Ira M. Birns

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit

 

Description

 

99.1

Press Release, dated November 17, 2009.

Exhibit 99.1

World Fuel Services Corporation Announces Two-for-One Stock Split

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 17, 2009--World Fuel Services Corporation (NYSE:INT) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a two-for-one stock split of its common stock. The record date for the stock split is November 30, 2009. Shareholders of record on that date will receive one new share of common stock for each share owned. The distribution of shares to be issued pursuant to the stock split will be made on or about December 7, 2009.

“We remain focused on executing our long-term strategy, providing a superior offering to our customers and improving our global supply relationships,” stated Paul H. Stebbins, chairman and chief executive officer of World Fuel Services Corporation. “We believe that the stock split will improve the liquidity in our stock and represents our continued commitment to enhancing shareholder value,” stated Ira M. Birns, executive vice president and chief financial officer.

About World Fuel Services Corporation

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, World Fuel Services is a global leader in the marketing and sale of marine, aviation and land fuel products, as well as related services. World Fuel Services sells fuel and delivers services to its clients at more than 6,000 locations in more than 190 countries, including airports, seaports, tanker truck loading terminals and other customer storage locations. With 44 strategically located global offices (including satellite offices), World Fuel Services offers its clients a value-added outsource service for the supply, quality control, logistical support and price risk management of marine, aviation and land fuel.

The Company’s global team of market makers provides deep domain expertise in all aspects of marine, aviation and land fuel management. World Fuel Services’ marine customers include international container and tanker fleets and time-charter operators, as well as the United States and foreign governments. Aviation customers include commercial airlines, cargo carriers and corporate clientele, as well as the United States and foreign governments. Land customers include petroleum distributors, retail petroleum operators, and industrial, commercial and government accounts. For more information, call 305-428-8000 or visit http://www.wfscorp.com.

Information Relating to Forward-Looking Statements

With the exception of historical information in this news release, this document includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, quarterly fluctuations in results, the creditworthiness of customers and counterparties and our ability to collect accounts receivable and settle derivatives contracts, fluctuations in world oil prices or foreign currency, changes in political, economic, regulatory, or environmental conditions, adverse conditions in the markets or industries in which we or our customers operate, our failure to effectively hedge certain financial risks associated with the use of derivatives, non-performance by counterparties or customers on derivatives contracts, the integration of acquired businesses, uninsured losses, our ability to retain and attract senior management and other key employees and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Actual results may differ materially from any forward-looking statements set forth herein.

CONTACT:
World Fuel Services Corporation, Miami
Ira M. Birns, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
or
Francis X. Shea, Executive Vice President & Chief Risk and Administrative Officer, 305-428-8000