-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, QudKClR4nLpkar5nFeYIk9cAxc6H/YDJMq3l/bO3gy51DrFCRzLRdqlOZh9rMlTt nYuTN64iK/iB1Iw9vVoE1Q== 0000950137-05-000545.txt : 20050120 0000950137-05-000545.hdr.sgml : 20050120 20050120095710 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950137-05-000545 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20050119 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20050120 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20050120 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WABASH NATIONAL CORP /DE CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000879526 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: TRUCK TRAILERS [3715] IRS NUMBER: 521375208 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-10883 FILM NUMBER: 05537787 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: P O BOX 6129 CITY: LAFAYETTE STATE: IN ZIP: 47905 BUSINESS PHONE: 7657715310 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1000 SAGAMORE PARKWAY SOUTH STREET 2: P O BOX 6129 CITY: LAFAYETTE STATE: IN ZIP: 47905 8-K 1 c91308e8vk.txt CURRENT REPORT 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): January 19, 2005 Wabash National Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-10883 52-1375208 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction File No.) Identification No.) of incorporation) 1000 Sagamore Parkway South, Lafayette, Indiana 47905 --------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (765) 771-5310 ------------------ Not applicable (Former name or former address, 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)) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT Item 5.02. Departure of Director or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. (d) On January 19, 2005, Wabash National Corporation issued a press release announcing the appointment of Larry J. Magee to the Company's Board of Directors on January 19, 2005. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits 99.1 Wabash National Corporation press release dated January 19, 2005. Page 2 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION Date: January 19, 2005 By: /s/ Robert J. Smith ------------------------- Robert J. Smith Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Page 3 EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION -------------- ----------------------------------------- 99.1 Wabash National Corporation Press Release dated January 19, 2005
Page 4 EX-99.1 2 c91308exv99w1.txt PRESS RELEASE EXHIBIT 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Investor Relations (765) 771-5310 WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT LAFAYETTE, INDIANA, January 19, 2005 . . . . . . Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) announces the appointment Larry J. Magee to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Magee, 50, is Chairman, CEO and President of BFS Retail & Commercial Operations, LLC which operates more than 2,300 company owned retail and commercial tire and vehicle service locations across the United States and Canada, as well as the company's own credit card operations. Mr. Magee has held positions of increasing responsibility within the Bridgestone/Firestone family of companies during his 29-year tenure. Mr. Magee holds a bachelor's degree in business and industrial organization from the University of Houston. Commenting on the appointment, John T. Hackett, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, said, "We are pleased to welcome Larry to the Board of Directors of Wabash National Corporation. Larry is highly regarded as an authority in the retail industry. He is an exceptional addition to the Board and excellent choice to represent the Company's stakeholders. We look forward to his contributions." The appointment of Mr. Magee brings Wabash National Corporation's Board to eight members. Seven of the directors qualify as independent directors under the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. and the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines. With the exception of the Executive Committee, all of the Board of Director committees continue to be comprised of only independent directors. Wabash National Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets standard and customized truck trailers under the Wabash(R) brand name. The Company is one of the world's largest manufacturers of truck trailers and a leading manufacturer of composite trailers. The Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Wabash National Trailer Centers, is one of the leading retail distributors of new and used trailers and aftermarket parts throughout the U.S. and Canada. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----