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):
September 9, 2004
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 8.01. OTHER EVENTS
On September 9, 2004, 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 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 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: September 9, 2004 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 September 9, 2004 announcing the
declaration of a quarterly cash dividend.
Exhibit No. 99.1
Thursday, September 9, 2004, For Immediate Release
Press Release
Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
CORALVILLE, IOWA - September 9, 2004 - 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 October 1, 2004 to shareholders of record at the close of
business on September 20, 2004. A total of $1.5 million will be paid on the
Company's 75 million outstanding shares of common stock.
Heartland Express, Inc. implemented a quarterly cash dividend program in the
third quarter of 2003. This is the Company's fifth consecutive quarterly cash
dividend.
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