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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 8, 2017 (February 8, 2017)
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FORWARD AIR CORPORATION |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Tennessee | | 000-22490 | | 62-1120025 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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1915 Snapps Ferry Road, Building N
Greeneville, Tennessee | |
37745 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (423) 636-7000
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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))
SECTION 2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION.
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
Attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is a copy of a press release, dated February 8, 2017, announcing the financial results of Forward Air Corporation for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016.
Also, attached as Exhibit 99.2 are certain historical operating statistics for each quarter ended from March 31, 2014 through December 31, 2016.
Also, attached as Exhibit 99.3 are certain summary segment results of operations statements for each quarter ended from March 31, 2014 through December 31, 2016.
The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3 attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
SECTION 8. OTHER EVENTS.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
The Company's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable to the Company's shareholders of record at the close of business on March 9, 2017, and is expected to be paid on March 24, 2017.
SECTION 9. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is being furnished as part of this Report.
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99.1 | Press Release of Forward Air Corporation dated February 8, 2017. |
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99.2 | Forward Air Corporation Historical Operating Statistics. |
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99.3 | Forward Air Corporation Summary Segment Results of Operations. |
SIGNATURE
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.
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| | | FORWARD AIR CORPORATION |
Date: February 8, 2017 | | By: | /s/ Michael J. Morris |
| | | Michael J. Morris |
| | | Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President and Treasurer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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No. | | Exhibit |
99.1 | Press Release of Forward Air Corporation dated February 8, 2017. |
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No. | | Exhibit |
99.2 | Forward Air Corporation Historical Operating Statistics. |
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No. | | Exhibit |
99.3 | Forward Air Corporation Summary Segment Results of Operations. |