8-K

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: August 10, 2017

(Date of earliest event reported)

C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number: 000-23189

Delaware	41-1883630
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

14701 Charlson Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55347

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(952) 937-8500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHRW) announced that, on August 10, 2017, its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 45 cents ($0.45) per share, payable on September 29, 2017, to shareholders of record on September 1, 2017.

A copy of the press release issued by the Company in connection with this report under Item 8.01 is attached as exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release dated August 10, 2017.

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.

C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC.
By:	/s/ Ben G. Campbell
	Ben G. Campbell
	Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

Date: August 10, 2017

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description	Manner of Filing
99.1	Press Release dated August 10, 2017	Filed Electronically

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR INQUIRIES, CONTACT:            

Tim Gagnon, Director of Investor Relations

Email: tim.gagnon@chrobinson.com

Adrienne Brausen, Investor Relations Associate

Email: adrienne.brausen@chrobinson.com

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, August 10, 2017 — C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (“C.H. Robinson”) (NASDAQ: CHRW) announced that its Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 45 cents ($0.45) per share, payable on September 29, 2017, to shareholders of record on September 1, 2017.

C.H. Robinson has distributed regular dividends for more than twenty-five years. As of August 10, 2017, there were approximately 140,325,915 shares outstanding.

About C.H. Robinson

At C.H. Robinson, we believe in accelerating global trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. Using the strengths of our knowledgeable people, proven processes and global technology, we help our customers work smarter, not harder. As one of the world’s largest third-party logistics providers (3PL), we provide a broad portfolio of logistics services, fresh produce sourcing and Managed Services for more than 113,000 customers and 107,000 contract carriers through our integrated network of offices and more than 14,000 employees. In addition, the company, our Foundation and our employees contribute millions of dollars annually to a variety of organizations. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, C.H. Robinson (CHRW) has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1997. For more information, visit http://www.chrobinson.com or view our company video.

Source: C.H. Robinson

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