UNITED
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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 9, 2005
(Date of earliest event reported)
EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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000-13468 |
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91-1069248 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of |
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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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(206) 674-3400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition.”
On May 9, 2005, 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 9, 2005 |
/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 9, 2005 |
/s/ R. JORDAN GATES |
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R. Jordan Gates, Executive Vice President- |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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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 9, 2005, announcing a semi-annual cash dividend. |
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