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size=5>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</FONT></B></P>
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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>
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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>
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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>March 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>
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size=2>(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)</FONT></P>
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size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
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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>
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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>
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size=2>(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)</FONT></P>
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      size=2>1330 Post Oak Boulevard</FONT></B></P>
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      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>
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      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>
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      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=2>77056</FONT></B></P>
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      size=2>(Zip Code)</FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV>
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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>
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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>
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size=2>former fiscal year, if changed since last report)</FONT></P>
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size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
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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>Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities
      Act (17 CFR 230.425)</FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><B><FONT
size=2>Item 1.01.</FONT></B><FONT
size=1>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><B><FONT size=2>Entry
Into a Material Definitive Agreement.</FONT></B></P>
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<P
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size=2>On March 30, 2007, the Registrant's Section 162(m) Compensation Committee
(the "Section 162(m) Committee") adopted the 2007 bonus criteria (the "2007
Bonus Criteria") under the MAXXAM 1994 Executive Bonus Plan (the "Executive
Plan") for eligible participants. For 2007, these persons are Charles E.
Hurwitz, the Registrant's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and
J. Kent Friedman, the Registrant's Co-Vice Chairman and General Counsel. Section
162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code generally disallows a tax deduction to a
public company for any compensation over $1.0 million paid to the chief
executive officer and the four other most highly compensated officers of such
company. Performance-based compensation is not subject to the deduction limit if
certain requirements are met. The Executive Plan is designed to permit the award
of bonuses meeting these requirements.</FONT></P>
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size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
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style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.54in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT
size=2>The 2007 Bonus Criteria in respect of Mr. Hurwitz were based upon
improved consolidated financial results, the undertaking by the Registrant's
consolidated business units of specified business opportunities, certain
favorable developments in respect of the Registrant's racing operations,
completion of an Extraordinary Transaction (as defined in the Executive Plan),
improved earnings per share, and achievement by the Registrant's consolidated
business and corporate segments of their 2007 business plans. Mr. Hurwitz earns
various specified amounts if such criteria are satisfied, subject to exercise by
the Section 162(m) Committee of its "negative discretion" (the absolute
discretion of the 162(m) Committee to reduce the actual bonus payable as the
result of any of the criteria being achieved). The 2007 Bonus Criteria for Mr.
Friedman were based upon similar categories, although certain categories were
narrowed or eliminated entirely to reflect his specific duties. Awards to Mr.
Friedman are also subject to the negative discretion of the 162(m) Committee.
This description is qualified in its entirety by the actual provisions of the
2007 Bonus Criteria for Messrs. Hurwitz and Friedman, copies of which are
attached hereto as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2, respectively, and incorporated herein
by reference.</FONT></P>
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      size=2>Item 9.01</FONT></B></P></TD>
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      size=2>Financial Statements and
Exhibits.</FONT></B></P></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT
size=2>c) Exhibits</FONT></P>
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      size=2>Exhibit </FONT></B><U><B><FONT size=2>Number</FONT></B></U></P></TD>
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      size=1></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
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      style="MARGIN-TOP: 3pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><U><B><FONT
      size=2>Description</FONT></B></U></P></TD></TR>
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      size=2>10.1</FONT></P></TD>
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      style="MARGIN-TOP: 3pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT
      size=2>2007 Bonus Criteria for the MAXXAM Chief Executive Officer under
      the MAXXAM 1994 Executive Bonus Plan</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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      size=2>10.2</FONT></P></TD>
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      style="MARGIN-TOP: 3pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 3pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT
      size=2>2007 Bonus Criteria for the MAXXAM Vice Chairman and General
      Counsel under the MAXXAM 1994 Executive Bonus
Plan</FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV>
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size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
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size=2>SIGNATURES</FONT></B></P>
<P
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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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      size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MAXXAM INC.</FONT></B></P></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV>
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size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</P>
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      size=2>Date: April 5, 2007</FONT></P></TD>
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      <P
      style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT
      size=2>By:</FONT></P></TD>
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      style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><U><FONT
      size=2>/s/ Bernard L. Birkel</FONT></U></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=1></FONT>&nbsp;</P></TD>
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      size=2>Name:</FONT></P></TD>
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      size=2>Bernard L. Birkel</FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV>
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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):
March 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 1.01.
Entry
Into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On March 30, 2007, the Registrant's Section 162(m) Compensation Committee
(the "Section 162(m) Committee") adopted the 2007 bonus criteria (the "2007
Bonus Criteria") under the MAXXAM 1994 Executive Bonus Plan (the "Executive
Plan") for eligible participants. For 2007, these persons are Charles E.
Hurwitz, the Registrant's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and
J. Kent Friedman, the Registrant's Co-Vice Chairman and General Counsel. Section
162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code generally disallows a tax deduction to a
public company for any compensation over $1.0 million paid to the chief
executive officer and the four other most highly compensated officers of such
company. Performance-based compensation is not subject to the deduction limit if
certain requirements are met. The Executive Plan is designed to permit the award
of bonuses meeting these requirements.
The 2007 Bonus Criteria in respect of Mr. Hurwitz were based upon
improved consolidated financial results, the undertaking by the Registrant's
consolidated business units of specified business opportunities, certain
favorable developments in respect of the Registrant's racing operations,
completion of an Extraordinary Transaction (as defined in the Executive Plan),
improved earnings per share, and achievement by the Registrant's consolidated
business and corporate segments of their 2007 business plans. Mr. Hurwitz earns
various specified amounts if such criteria are satisfied, subject to exercise by
the Section 162(m) Committee of its "negative discretion" (the absolute
discretion of the 162(m) Committee to reduce the actual bonus payable as the
result of any of the criteria being achieved). The 2007 Bonus Criteria for Mr.
Friedman were based upon similar categories, although certain categories were
narrowed or eliminated entirely to reflect his specific duties. Awards to Mr.
Friedman are also subject to the negative discretion of the 162(m) Committee.
This description is qualified in its entirety by the actual provisions of the
2007 Bonus Criteria for Messrs. Hurwitz and Friedman, copies of which are
attached hereto as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2, respectively, and incorporated herein
by reference.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and
Exhibits.
c) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
Description
10.1
2007 Bonus Criteria for the MAXXAM Chief Executive Officer under
      the MAXXAM 1994 Executive Bonus Plan
10.2
2007 Bonus Criteria for the MAXXAM Vice Chairman and General
      Counsel under the MAXXAM 1994 Executive Bonus
Plan
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: April 5, 2007
By:
/s/ Bernard L. Birkel
Name:
Bernard L. Birkel
Title:
Secretary
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