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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) March 17, 1994
YELLOW CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-12255 48-0948788
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
10777 Barkley, P. O. Box 7563, Overland Park, Kansas 66207
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (913) 967-4300
No Changes.
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5. Other Events
On March 17, 1994, Yellow Corporation (the company) announced that
due primarily to the impact of the severe winter weather in January and
February, it expects to report a net loss in the first quarter of 1994 greater
than the net loss of $.06 per share recorded in 1993's first quarter.
Severe winter weather and the earthquake in Southern California
caused significant business disruptions and higher operating expenses for both
its largest motor carrier subsidiary, Yellow Freight System, Inc. and for
Preston Trucking Company, Inc. Preston Trucking, whose operations are
concentrated in the Northeast and Upper Midwest, was especially hard hit by the
weather.
Revenue and net income in both the first quarter of 1994 and 1993
were negatively impacted by a required change in the method of recognizing
revenue, implemented in 1992. The change significantly reduces revenue and net
income in the first quarter of each year while increasing both in the fourth
quarter. This accounts for a substantial portion of the decline in earnings
between the fourth quarter of 1993 and the first quarter of 1994 but will have
negligible impact on full year earnings.
Tonnage levels continue to show favorable year-over-year
comparisons. In addition, the pricing environment remains stable, with broad
customer acceptance of the need for the rate increases implemented early in the
first quarter of 1994. Final first quarter results will be available on April
21, 1994.
SIGNATURE
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.
YELLOW CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: March 21, 1994 /s/ Phillip A. Spangler
Phillip A. Spangler
Vice President and Treasurer