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): October 23, 2015 (October 22, 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 October 22, 2015, ArcBest Corporation (Nasdaq: ARCB) issued a press release announcing an increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.08 per share from the previous $0.06 per share and the approval by the board of directors of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share to holders of record on November 5, 2015, payable on November 19, 2015. ArcBest also announced an extension of its share repurchase program. 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 October 22, 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.
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/s/ Michael R. Johns |
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Michael R. Johns | |
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EXHIBIT 99.1
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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Phone: 479-719-4358 |
Phone: 479-785-6200 |
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Email: kfieweger@arcb.com |
Email: dhumphrey@arcb.com |
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ArcBest CorporationSM Increases Its Quarterly Dividend To $0.08/Share
and Extends Its Share Repurchase Program
FORT SMITH, Arkansas, October 22, 2015 ArcBest CorporationSM (Nasdaq: ARCB) announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend to eight cents ($0.08) per share. Previously, ArcBests quarterly cash dividend was six cents ($0.06) per share.
The ArcBest board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of eight cents ($0.08) per share to holders of record of its Common Stock, $0.01 par value, on November 5, 2015, payable on November 19, 2015.
ArcBest also announced that its board of directors has extended its share repurchase program, making a total of $50.0 million available for purchases of ArcBests Common Stock.
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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