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): July 25, 2017 (July 25, 2017)
ARCBEST CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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0-19969 |
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71-0673405 |
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(IRS Employer |
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.
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
On July 25, 2017, ArcBest (Nasdaq: ARCB) issued a press release announcing the approval by the Board of Directors of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share to holders of record on August 8, 2017, payable on August 22, 2017. 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 dated July 25, 2017.
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
(Registrant)
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July 25, 2017 |
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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
Investor Relations Contact: David Humphrey
Title: Vice President Investor Relations
Phone: 479-785-6200
Email: dhumphrey@arcb.com
ArcBestSM Declares an $0.08/Share Quarterly Dividend
FORT SMITH, Arkansas, July 25, 2017 The Board of Directors of ArcBestSM (Nasdaq: ARCB) has 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 August 8, 2017, payable on August 22, 2017.
ABOUT ARCBEST
ArcBestSM (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a logistics company with creative problem solvers who have The Skill and the Will® to deliver integrated logistics solutions. At ArcBest, Well Find a Way to deliver knowledge, expertise and a can-do attitude with every shipment and supply chain solution, household move or vehicle repair. For more information, visit arcb.com.
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