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):
September 2, 2003
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WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEBRASKA 0-14690 47-0648386
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Number) Identification No.)
14507 FRONTIER ROAD
POST OFFICE BOX 45308
OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68145 (402)895-6640
(Address of principal (Zip Code) (Registrant's telephone number)
executive offices)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On September 2, 2003, the registrant issued a news release announcing
that its Board of Directors declared a five for four split of the Company's
common stock effected in the form of a 25% stock dividend and a quarterly
cash dividend. A copy of the news release is filed as an exhibit to this
Form 8-K.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND
EXHIBITS.
Exhibit 99.1 News release issued by the registrant on September 2,
2003.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC.
Date: September 2, 2003 By:
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John J. Steele
Vice President, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: September 2, 2003 By:
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James L. Johnson
Vice President, Controller and
Corporate Secretary