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):
June 9, 2005
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 June 9, 2005, 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: June 9, 2005 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 June 9, 2005 announcing the
declaration of a quarterly cash dividend.
Exhibit No. 99.1
Thursday, June 9, 2005, For Immediate Release
Press Release
Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
CORALVILLE, IOWA - June 9, 2005 - 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
July 1, 2005 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 20,
2005. A total of approximately $1.5 million will be paid on the Company's 74.8
million outstanding shares of common stock.
A 50% stock dividend declared and paid in the 3rd quarter of 2004 has increased
annual cash dividends to approximately $6.0 million compared to $4.0 million
prior to the stock dividend.
Heartland Express, Inc. implemented a quarterly cash dividend program in the
third quarter of 2003. This is the Company's eighth 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