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): March 15, 2017

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KBR, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
1-33146
20-4536774
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
 
Identification No.)

601 Jefferson Street
Suite 3400
Houston, Texas  77002
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 753-3011

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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.

(b) Departure of Directors or Certain Officers.

KBR, Inc. ("KBR") announced today, March 15, 2017, that Richard J. Slater will be retiring from the KBR Board of Directors effective May 17, 2017.  The full text of the press release announcing Mr. Slater's retirement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.


ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release dated March 15, 2017, titled "KBR Announces Board Retirement."




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.


 
KBR, INC.
     
     
Date: March 15, 2017
 
By:
/s/ Adam M. Kramer
   
Name:
Title:
Adam M. Kramer
Assistant Corporate Secretary