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):
November 10, 2003
MARTEN TRANSPORT, LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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39-1140809 |
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129 Marten Street Mondovi, |
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(715) 926-4216 |
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Item 5. Other Events.
On November 10, 2003, Marten Transport, Ltd. (the “Company”) authorized a three-for-two stock split of the Company’s common stock, $.01 par value (the “Stock Split”). The Stock Split entitles each shareholder to receive an additional one-half share for each outstanding share of common stock held of record as of the close of business on November 21, 2003. The shares will be distributed on or about December 5, 2003. The Stock Split will be effected in the form of a dividend, using authorized but unissued shares of the Company’s common stock.
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is a copy of the Company’s press release dated November 11, 2003 announcing the Stock Split.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.
Not Applicable
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated November 11, 2003 (included herewith). |
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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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MARTEN TRANSPORT, LTD. |
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Dated: November 12, 2003 |
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/s/ Frank J. Foster |
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Frank J. Foster |
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Its: Vice President of Finance |
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MARTEN TRANSPORT, LTD.
FORM 8-K
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 dated November 11, 2003 (included herewith). |
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