UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549-1004
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 1, 2015 (May 1, 2015)
ARCBEST CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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3801 Old Greenwood Road
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903
(479) 785-6000
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of
the registrants principal executive offices)
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.
o Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
On May 1, 2015, ArcBest Corporation (Nasdaq: ARCB) issued a press release announcing the approval by the board of directors of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share to holders of record on May 15, 2015, payable on May 29, 2015. A copy of the press release is filed as an exhibit to this Report on Form 8-K.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
99.1 Press release of ArcBest Corporation dated May 1, 2015.
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.
ARCBEST CORPORATION |
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May 1, 2015 |
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/s/ Michael R. Johns |
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Michael R. Johns | ||
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Vice President General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
Exhibit 99.1
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Investor Relations Contact: David Humphrey |
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Media Contact: Kathy Fieweger |
Title: Vice President Investor Relations |
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Title: Chief Marketing Officer |
Phone: 479-785-6200 |
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Phone: 479-719-4358 |
Email: dhumphrey@arcb.com |
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Email: kfieweger@arcb.com |
ArcBest CorporationSM Declares a $0.06/Share Quarterly Dividend
FORT SMITH, Arkansas, May 1, 2015 The board of directors of ArcBest CorporationSM (Nasdaq: ARCB) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of six cents ($0.06) per share to holders of record of its Common Stock, $0.01 par value, on May 15, 2015, payable on May 29, 2015.
About ArcBest
ArcBest CorporationSM (Nasdaq: ARCB) solves complex logistics and transportation challenges. Our companies and brands ABF FreightSM, ABF LogisticsSM, Panther Premium Logistics®, FleetNet America®, U-Pack® and ArcBest Technologies apply the skill and the will with every shipment and supply chain solution, household move or vehicle repair. ArcBest finds a way.
For more information, visit arcb.com, abf.com, pantherpremium.com, fleetnetamerica.com and upack.com. ArcBest CorporationSM. The Skill & The WillSM.
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