UNITED STATES
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 (Date of earliest event reported):
December 9, 2004
Wabash National Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-10883 52-1375208
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction File No.) Identification No.)
of incorporation)
1000 Sagamore Parkway South, Lafayette, Indiana 47905
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(765) 771-5310
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Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Item 5.02. Departure of Director or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers.
(d) On December 9, 2004, Wabash National Corporation issued a press release
announcing the appointment of Ronald L. Stewart to the Company's Board of
Directors on December 8, 2004. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit
99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Wabash National Corporation press release dated December 9, 2004.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION
Date: December 9, 2004 By: /s/ Robert J. Smith
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Robert J. Smith
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Wabash National Corporation Press Release
dated December 9, 2004
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