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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):
February 10, 2012
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HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 000-15087 | 93-0926999 |
(State of other Jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
of Incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
901 NORTH KANSAS AVE, NORTH LIBERTY, IA | 52317 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(319) 626-3600 |
Registrant's Telephone Number (including area code): |
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:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 8.01. OTHER EVENTS
On February 10, 2012 Heartland Express, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors approved a change to the Company's share repurchase program. Effective February 10, 2012 the amount of shares authorized for repurchase is 5,000,000 shares. The repurchase authorization does not have an expiration date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. 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.
SIGNATURE
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: | February 10, 2012 | By: /s/ John P. Cosaert | ||
John P. Cosaert | ||||
Executive Vice President - Finance, | ||||
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | ||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT | |
NUMBER | EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION |
99.1 | Press release issued by the Company on February 10, 2012, announcing changes |
to the Company's stock repurchase authorization. | |