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):
December 29, 1997
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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)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On December 29, 1997, the registrant issued a news release announcing a
stock repurchase program. 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 December 29, 1997.
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: January 7, 1998 By: /s/ John J. Steele
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John J. Steele
Vice President, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: January 7, 1998 By: /s/ James L. Johnson
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James L. Johnson
Corporate Secretary and Controller
Exhibit 99.1
WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC.
14507 Frontier Road
P. O. Box 45308
Omaha, Nebraska 68145-0308
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Robert E. Synowicki, Jr.
- --------------------- (402) 894-3000
Werner Enterprises, Inc. Announces Stock Repurchase Program
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Omaha, Nebraska, December 29, 1997:
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Werner Enterprises, Inc. (the Company), a nationwide full-service
transportation company, today announced that its board of directors
has authorized the Company to repurchase up to 2,000,000 shares of its
common stock. The Company may purchase shares from time to time
depending on market, economic and other factors. The authorization
will continue until withdrawn by the board of directors.
The Company's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market
tier of the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol WERN.
