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size=5>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</FONT></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><B><FONT
size=2>Washington, D.C. 20549</FONT></B></P>
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size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><B><FONT
size=5>FORM 8-K</FONT></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT
size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><B><FONT
size=3>Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of</FONT></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><B><FONT
size=3>The Securities Exchange Act of 1934</FONT></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT
size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT
size=2>Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): </FONT><B><FONT
size=2>May 30, 2007</FONT></B></P>
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size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><B><FONT
size=5>MAXXAM INC.</FONT></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT
size=2>(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)</FONT></P>
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size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><B><FONT
size=2>Delaware</FONT></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT
size=2>(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT
size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><B><FONT
size=2>1-3924</FONT></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT
size=2>(Commission File Number)</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT
size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><B><FONT
size=2>95-2078752</FONT></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT
size=2>(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)</FONT></P>
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size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
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      <P
      style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><B><FONT
      size=2>1330 Post Oak Boulevard</FONT></B></P>
      <P
      style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><B><FONT
      size=2>Suite 2000</FONT></B></P>
      <P
      style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><B><FONT
      size=2>Houston, Texas</FONT></B></P>
      <P
      style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT
      size=2>(Address of Principal Executive Offices)</FONT></P></TD>
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      size=1></FONT>&nbsp;</P></TD>
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      size=1></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
      <P
      style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><B><FONT
      size=2>77056</FONT></B></P>
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      style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT
      size=2>(Zip Code)</FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV>
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size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
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size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT
size=2>Registrant's telephone number, including area code: </FONT><B><FONT
size=2>(713) 975-7600</FONT></B></P>
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size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><B><FONT
size=2>Not Applicable</FONT></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT
size=2>(Former name, former address and </FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT
size=2>former fiscal year, if changed since last report)</FONT></P>
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size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT
size=2>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:</FONT></P>
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size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
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      style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT
      size=2>Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities
      Act (17 CFR 230.425)</FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV>
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      size=2>Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
      (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV>
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      style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT
      size=2>Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
      Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))</FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV>
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      size=2>Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
      Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV>
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      style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><B><FONT
      size=2>Item 5.02</FONT></B></P></TD>
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      <P
      style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><FONT
      size=2>Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
      Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain
      Officers.</FONT></B></P></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV>
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size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
<P
style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT
size=2>See Exhibit 99.1 hereto for a press release announcing the election of
Shawn M. Hurwitz as President of the Registrant. As indicated in the press
release, Mr. Hurwitz, age 41, is also Co-Vice Chairman of the Registrant and
President and Chief Executive Officer of MAXXAM Property Company
(</FONT><FONT size=2>"MPC"</FONT><FONT size=2>). He has served in these
capacities since April 2006 and August 2002, respectively. Prior to that, he was
a Vice President of MPC since February 1993. Mr. Hurwitz is the son of Charles
E. Hurwitz, the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the
Registrant.</FONT></P>
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style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.75in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT
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      style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><B><FONT
      size=2>Item 9.01</FONT></B></P></TD>
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      <P
      style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><FONT
      size=2>Financial Statements and
Exhibits.</FONT></B></P></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV>
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      <P
      style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT
      size=2>(c)</FONT></P></TD>
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      <P
      style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT
      size=2>Exhibits</FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV>
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style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.75in; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT
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      <P
      style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT
      size=1></FONT>&nbsp;</P></TD>
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      <P
      style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT
      size=2>99.1</FONT></P></TD>
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      <P
      style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT
      size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MAXXAM Press Release dated June 1,
2007</FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV>
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style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.75in; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT
size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
<P
style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><B><FONT
size=2>SIGNATURES</FONT></B></P>
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style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT
size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
<P
style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT
size=2>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.</FONT></P>
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style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT
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      style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><B><FONT
      size=2>MAXXAM INC.</FONT></B></P></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV>
<P
style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT
size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
<P
style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT
size=1>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT
size=2>Date: June 5, 2007</FONT><FONT
size=1>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT><U><FONT size=2>/s/ Bernard L. Birkel</FONT></U><FONT size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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      size=1></FONT>&nbsp;</P></TD>
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      <P
      style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT
      size=2>Bernard L. Birkel</FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV>
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      size=1></FONT>&nbsp;</P></TD>
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      <P
      style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT
      size=2>Secretary</FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV>
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style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT
size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
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size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
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size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><B><FONT
size=2>EXHIBIT INDEX</FONT></B></P>
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size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
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      <P><B><FONT size=2>Exhibit Number</FONT></B></P></DIV></TD>
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      <P><FONT size=2>Exhibit 99.1</FONT></P></TD>
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      <P><FONT size=2>MAXXAM Press Release dated June 1,
  2007</FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV>
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size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
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size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
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size=2>MAXXAM Board Elects Shawn Hurwitz President</FONT></B></P>
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<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT
size=2>HOUSTON (June 1, 2007) - MAXXAM Inc. (AMEX: MXM) today announced that
Shawn Hurwitz has been elected to the additional position of President of the
Company. Hurwitz currently serves as Co-Vice Chairman of the MAXXAM Board of
Directors and President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the MAXXAM Property
Company (MPC), the Company's real estate development subsidiary, whose primary
business is community development and related real estate investment.
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size=2>Hurwitz also serves on numerous MPC-affiliated corporate boards, as well
as serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sam Houston Race Park,
Ltd., which owns and operates a Texas Class 1 horse racing facility in
Houston.</FONT></P>
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size=2>Hurwitz, who begins his duties immediately, replaces former President
Charles Hurwitz, who will remain CEO and Chairman of MAXXAM's Board of
Directors. "Shawn's leadership at MPC and the Company's other business interests
has helped fuel the organization's performance," Charles Hurwitz said. "Shawn's
knowledge of the Company's various business interests will be incredibly
valuable to the continued stability and growth of MAXXAM. We are confident that
his business acumen and his strategic vision will serve the company well and
will drive its future success."</FONT></P>
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size=2>"I am honored to help lead a great company with tremendous assets," Shawn
Hurwitz said. "I look forward to helping drive growth and opportunity for our
shareholders, our employees and the communities where we do
business."</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT
size=2>In addition to his role at MAXXAM, Hurwitz is deeply committed to his
leadership role with the KIPP ("Knowledge Is Power Program") organization
(</FONT><FONT color=#0000ff><U><FONT size=2>www.kipp.org</FONT></U></FONT><FONT
size=2>) where he serves as Chairman Emeritus of the Board of all of KIPP's 8
schools in Houston. He also serves on the Board of the KIPP Foundation, which
oversees all of the 50 + KIPP Schools nationwide. </FONT></P>
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size=2>Hurwitz is a graduate of The University of California at Santa Barbara,
and has an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin and lives in Houston with
his wife and family.</FONT></P>
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Houston, Texas, with business interests in three industries: forest products,
real estate investment and development and racing operations. </FONT></P>
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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 30, 2007
MAXXAM INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-3924
(Commission File Number)
95-2078752
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
1330 Post Oak Boulevard
Suite 2000
Houston, Texas
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
77056
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(713) 975-7600
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and
former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
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:
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities
      Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
      (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
      Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
      Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
      Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain
      Officers.
See Exhibit 99.1 hereto for a press release announcing the election of
Shawn M. Hurwitz as President of the Registrant. As indicated in the press
release, Mr. Hurwitz, age 41, is also Co-Vice Chairman of the Registrant and
President and Chief Executive Officer of MAXXAM Property Company
(
"MPC"
). He has served in these
capacities since April 2006 and August 2002, respectively. Prior to that, he was
a Vice President of MPC since February 1993. Mr. Hurwitz is the son of Charles
E. Hurwitz, the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the
Registrant.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and
Exhibits.
(c)
Exhibits
99.1
MAXXAM Press Release dated June 1,
2007
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.
MAXXAM INC.
Date: June 5, 2007
/s/ Bernard L. Birkel
Bernard L. Birkel
Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number
Description
Exhibit 99.1
MAXXAM Press Release dated June 1,
  2007
0109FMS7.VM.DOC
Exhibit 99.1
Contact:
Mike Lake
214.402.5963
June 1, 2007
Susan Elmore
713.702.4331
MAXXAM Board Elects Shawn Hurwitz President
HOUSTON (June 1, 2007) - MAXXAM Inc. (AMEX: MXM) today announced that
Shawn Hurwitz has been elected to the additional position of President of the
Company. Hurwitz currently serves as Co-Vice Chairman of the MAXXAM Board of
Directors and President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the MAXXAM Property
Company (MPC), the Company's real estate development subsidiary, whose primary
business is community development and related real estate investment.
Hurwitz also serves on numerous MPC-affiliated corporate boards, as well
as serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sam Houston Race Park,
Ltd., which owns and operates a Texas Class 1 horse racing facility in
Houston.
Hurwitz, who begins his duties immediately, replaces former President
Charles Hurwitz, who will remain CEO and Chairman of MAXXAM's Board of
Directors. "Shawn's leadership at MPC and the Company's other business interests
has helped fuel the organization's performance," Charles Hurwitz said. "Shawn's
knowledge of the Company's various business interests will be incredibly
valuable to the continued stability and growth of MAXXAM. We are confident that
his business acumen and his strategic vision will serve the company well and
will drive its future success."
"I am honored to help lead a great company with tremendous assets," Shawn
Hurwitz said. "I look forward to helping drive growth and opportunity for our
shareholders, our employees and the communities where we do
business."
In addition to his role at MAXXAM, Hurwitz is deeply committed to his
leadership role with the KIPP ("Knowledge Is Power Program") organization
(
www.kipp.org
) where he serves as Chairman Emeritus of the Board of all of KIPP's 8
schools in Houston. He also serves on the Board of the KIPP Foundation, which
oversees all of the 50 + KIPP Schools nationwide.
Hurwitz is a graduate of The University of California at Santa Barbara,
and has an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin and lives in Houston with
his wife and family.
About MAXXAM Inc.
MAXXAM Inc. (AMEX: MXM) is a publicly-traded company, headquartered in
Houston, Texas, with business interests in three industries: forest products,
real estate investment and development and racing operations.
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