UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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):
December 10, 2003
HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number - 0-15087
NEVADA 93-0926999
(State of other Jurisdiction (IRS Employer ID No.)
of Incorporation)
2777 HEARTLAND DRIVE, CORALVILLE, IOWA 52241
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number (including area code): 319-545-2728
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REQUIRED FD DISCLOSURE
On December 10, 2003, Heartland Express, Inc. (the "Company") announced the
declaration of a quarterly cash dividend. A copy of the press release issued by
the Company is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
The Exhibit listed on the Exhibit Index accompanying Form 8-K is furnished
herewith.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.
Date: December 15, 2003 BY: /s/ John P. Cosaert
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JOHN P. COSAERT
Vice-President
Finance and Treasurer
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press release issued by the Company on December 10, 2003 announcing the
declaration of a quarterly cash dividend.
Exhibit No. 99.1
Wednesday, December 10, 2003, For Immediate Release
Press Release
Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
CORALVILLE, IOWA - December 10, 2003 - Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD)
The Board of Directors of Heartland Express, Inc. announced today the
declaration of a regular quarterly cash dividend. The $0.02 per share dividend
will be paid on January 2, 2004 to shareholders of record at the close of
business on December 22, 2003.
Heartland Express, Inc. implemented a quarterly cash dividend program in the
third quarter of 2003. The Company's first ever cash dividend was paid on
October 2, 2003.
The press release may contain forward-looking statements, which are based on
information currently available. These statements and assumptions involve
certain risks and uncertainties. Actual events may differ from these
expectations as specified from time to time in filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update any
forward-looking statement to the extent it becomes aware that it will not be
achieved for any reason.
For further information contact
John P. Cosaert, EVP; CFO
Heartland Express, Inc.
319-545-2728
End of Report