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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
C U R R E N T R E P O R T
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 13, 1996
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CALIBER SYSTEM, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 0-10716 34-1365496
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
3560 W. Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44334-0459
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (330) 665-5646
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Caliber System, Inc. Form 8-K
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN REPORT
Item 5. Other Events
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The Registrant's news releases dated November 13 and 14, 1996, copies of which
are attached hereto as Exhibit 99, are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits.
See Exhibit Index
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 hereto duly authorized.
CALIBER SYSTEM, INC.
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REGISTRANT
Date: November 15, 1996 By: /S/ JOHN E. LYNCH
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John E. Lynch
Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Caliber System, Inc. News Release dated November 13, 1996.
99.2 Caliber System, Inc. News Release dated November 14, 1996.
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EXHIBIT 99.1
CONTACT: ROBERT M. ADAMOV
CALIBER SYSTEM, INC.
(330) 665-8894
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CALIBER SYSTEM INC. DECLARES DIVIDEND
AKRON, OHIO, NOVEMBER 13, 1996 -- Daniel J. Sullivan, Chairman of the
Board, President and CEO of Caliber System, Inc. (NYSE:CBB), announced today
that the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.18 per
share, payable on February 3, 1997 to shareholders of record on January 15,
1997.
Caliber System, Inc. is a leading provider of value-added
transportation, logistics and related information services. Its operating
companies include RPS, a business-to-business small-package carrier; Viking
Freight, a supplier of premium regional and national freight service; Caliber
Logistics, a contract logistics provider; Roberts Express, a critical-shipment
carrier; and Caliber Technology, a producer of integrated information services.
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EXHIBIT 99.2
CONTACT: ROBERT M. ADAMOV
CALIBER SYSTEM, INC.
(330) 665-8894
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CALIBER SYSTEM INC. ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT CHANGES AT VIKING FREIGHT
AKRON, OHIO, NOVEMBER 14, 1996 -- Daniel J. Sullivan, Chairman of the
Board, President and CEO of Caliber System, Inc. (NYSE:CBB), announced today
several management changes at its superregional carrier, Viking Freight, Inc.,
which is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Douglas G. Duncan, 45, has been named as Vice President - Sales &
Marketing for Viking and replaces David H. Hess, 60, who has left the company.
Duncan, Caliber's Vice President - Corporate Marketing, previously held a number
of senior sales, marketing and operational positions with Roadway Express, Inc.
prior to its spin off earlier this year. In addition to his current
responsibilities, David B. Edmonds, 39, Caliber's Vice President - Corporate
Sales, assumes Duncan's responsibility for Caliber's Corporate Marketing.
John B. Keen, 58, Viking's Senior Vice President - Finance, has
retired. John P. Chandler, 53, Caliber's Vice President & Treasurer, assumes the
additional responsibility of interim CFO for Viking while a search is conducted
to fill Keen's position. Viking is also conducting a search to fill the position
of Vice President - Human Resources which had been held by Terry L. Stambaugh,
43, who has left Viking to pursue other interests.
Ronald G. Pelzel, President of Viking commented, "We appreciate the
contributions made by John, Dave and Terry over the years and wish them well. We
are excited about Doug's move to Viking and are looking forward to his strategic
marketing direction and sales leadership. Doug will continue to build on his
past track record of sales and marketing successes, assist in achieving
profitable business growth and bring additional strength to the Viking
management team. Doug has a breadth of transportation experience in his more
than 20 years with various Caliber companies and is relentless in his dedication
to satisfying customer needs."
Caliber System, Inc. is a leading provider of value-added
transportation, logistics and related information services. Its operating
companies include RPS, a business-to-business small-package carrier; Viking
Freight, a supplier of premium regional and national freight service; Caliber
Logistics, a contract logistics provider; Roberts Express, a critical-shipment
carrier; and Caliber Technology, a producer of integrated information services.
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