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: May 12, 2003
(Date of earliest event reported)
EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Washington |
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000-13468 |
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91-1069248 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
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(Commission File No.) |
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(IRS Employer Identification Number) |
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1015 Third Avenue, 12th Floor, Seattle, Washington |
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98104 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(206) 674-3400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure (Providing Information Pursuant to Item 12 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 12, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition.”
On May 12, 2003, Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., a Washington corporation, issued a press release announcing a semi-annual cash dividend. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
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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.
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EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON, INC. |
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May 15, 2003 |
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/s/ PETER J. ROSE |
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Peter J. Rose, Chairman and |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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May 15, 2003 |
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/s/ R. JORDAN GATES |
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R. Jordan Gates, Executive Vice President- |
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Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release of Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., dated May 12, 2003, announcing a semi-annual cash dividend. |
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