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): October 23, 2003
ABLEST INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 1-10893 | | 65-0978462 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Identification No.) |
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| 1901 Ulmerton Road, Suite 300, Clearwater, Florida | | 33762 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(727) 299-1200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events
On October 23, 2003, Ablest Inc. issued a press release announcing Kurt R. Moore, president and chief operating officer, will become chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2004. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
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| Exhibit No | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated October 23, 2003 issued by Ablest Inc. |
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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.
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| | | Ablest Inc. |
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| October 23, 2003 | | By:/s/ Vincent J. Lombardo |
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| | | Vincent J. Lombardo,
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,
Treasurer and Secretary |
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EXHIBIT LIST
The following exhibit is filed herewith.
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| Exhibit No | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated October 23, 2003 issued by Ablest Inc. |
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