SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report: November 8, 2004
Date of earliest event reported: November 2, 2004
H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICES L.L.C.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
Louisiana | | 333-99589 | | 72-1287046 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation | | 333-99587
(Commission File Numbers) | | (IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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11100 Mead Road, Suite 200, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code) |
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(225) 298-5200 |
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code) |
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Not Applicable |
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated November 5, 2004.
Item 2.02 Results of Operations
On November 5, 2004, we issued a press release announcing our financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Form 8-K and the attached exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liability of that section nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 5.02 Departure of Principle officer
On November 2, 2004, Lindsay Jones announced that he will resign from the position of Chief Financial Officer of H&E Equipment Services, L.L.C. (the "Company") following a transition period. The Company will file a disclosure on Form 8-K upon the appointment of a successor to Mr.Jones.
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SIGNATURES
According 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.
| H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICES L.L.C. |
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Date: November 8, 2004 | |
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| /s/ LINDSAY C. JONES | |
| By: | Lindsay C. Jones |
| Its: | Chief Financial Officer |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release issued by H&E Equipment Services L.L.C. on November 5, 2004 announcing earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. |
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