-----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, Jlh0g6zEGyRWjnYS5ZQV5tK0J0GEqgLTZqJa5NdUnuowJtLapFLD94ZKaLsuCviL tERYoyPn8Dgti1ZN31FvfQ== 0001279569-09-001092.txt : 20090827 0001279569-09-001092.hdr.sgml : 20090827 20090827113225 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001279569-09-001092 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20090827 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events FILED AS OF DATE: 20090827 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20090827 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: VITRAN CORP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000946823 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ARRANGEMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF FREIGHT & CARGO [4731] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-32449 FILM NUMBER: 091038297 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 185 THE WEST MALL STREET 2: SUITE 701 CITY: TORONTO STATE: A6 ZIP: M9C 5L5 BUSINESS PHONE: 416-596-7664 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 185 THE WEST MALL STREET 2: SUITE 701 CITY: TORONTO STATE: A6 ZIP: M9C 5L5 8-K 1 vitran8k.htm FORM 8-K vitran8k.htm
 
 
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)
August 27, 2009

 
Vitran Corporation Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

         
ONTARIO, CANADA
  
000-26256
  
Not applicable
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
  
(Commission File Number)
  
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
         
185 The West Mall, Suite 701, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
      
M9C 5L5
(Address of principal executive offices)
      
(Zip code)
 
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
416-596-7664

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:
 
o  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 


 
 
 

Item 8. Other Events
 
On August 27, 2009, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and such press release is incorporated in its entirety by reference herein.
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
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, thereunto duly authorized.
 
     
 
VITRAN CORPORATION INC.
     
 
By:
/s/ Sean P. Washchuk
 
Name:       Sean P. Washchuk
Date:August 27, 2009
Title:         Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer
 

 

 
 
 

 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
     
Exhibit
  
Description of Exhibit
     
99.1
 
Vitran Logistics Expands Its Relationship with Ross Stores to Texas



 EX-99.1 2 ex991.htm NEWS RELEASE DATED AUGUST 27, 2009 ex991.htm 
Exhibit 99.1
 
News release via Canada NewsWire, Toronto 416-863-9350

	    Attention Business Editors:
	    Vitran Logistics expands its relationship with Ross Stores to Texas

	    TORONTO, Aug. 27 /CNW/ - Vitran Corporation Inc. (NASDAQ: VTNC, TSX:
VTN), a North American transportation and supply chain firm, is pleased to
announce that its Logistics operating segment is expanding its relationship
with Ross Stores.
	    Vitran is commencing its first dedicated distribution facility with Ross
Stores in San Antonio Texas, effective September 1, 2009. Vitran's
distribution facility will serve Ross Stores distribution requirements in the
San Antonio market area. Furthermore, Vitran will be managing Ross Stores
distribution needs in San Diego from Vitran's existing facility infrastructure
in that market. Vitran President and Chief Executive Officer Rick Gaetz
stated, "We are extremely happy to be adding another quality retailer in Ross
Stores to our growing supply chain client list. Our Logistics segment
continues to capitalize on its positive momentum from the second quarter and
we look forward to a long and rewarding relationship with Ross Stores."

	    About Vitran Corporation Inc.

	    Vitran Corporation Inc. is a North American group of transportation
companies offering less-than-truckload, logistics, truckload, and freight
brokerage services. To find out more about Vitran Corporation Inc. (NASDAQ:
VTNC, TSX: VTN), visit the website at www.vitran.com.

	    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and
applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements may be
generally identifiable by use of the words "believe", "anticipate", "intend",
"estimate", "expect", "project", "may", "plans", "continue", "will", "focus",
should" "endeavor" or the negative of these words or other variations on these
words or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are based on
current expectations and are naturally subject to uncertainty and changes in
circumstances that may cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
	    Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause Vitran's actual results,
performance or achievements to differ materially from those projected in the
forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such differences include,
but are not limited to, technological change, increases in fuel costs,
regulatory changes, the general health of the economy, seasonal fluctuations,
unanticipated changes in railroad capacities, exposure to credit risks,
changes in labour relations and competitive factors. More detailed information
about these and other factors is included in the annual MD&A on Form 10K under
the heading "General Risks and Uncertainties." Many of these factors are
beyond the Company's control; therefore, future events may vary substantially
from what the Company currently foresees. You should not place undue reliance
on such forward-looking statements. Vitran Corporation Inc. does not assume
the obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements after the
date of this document or to revise them to reflect the occurrence of future
unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable securities
laws.

	    %SEDAR: 00004231E          %CIK: 0000946823

	    /For further information: Richard Gaetz, President, CEO, Sean Washchuk,
VP Finance, CFO, Vitran Corporation Inc., (416) 596-7664/
	    (VTNC VTN.)

CO:  Vitran Corporation Inc.

CNW 06:30e 27-AUG-09
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