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) January 16, 2009
YRC Worldwide Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 0-12255 | 48-0948788 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
10990 Roe Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas 66211
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (913) 696-6100
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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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On January 16, 2009, YRC Worldwide Inc. announced that it received waivers under its credit facilities until mid-February 2009 while it continues discussions with its banking group to amend those facilities. A copy of the news release announcing the waivers is included with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 | News Release dated January 16, 2009 |
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
YRC WORLDWIDE INC. | ||||||
Date: January 16, 2009 | By: | /s/ Daniel J. Churay | ||||
Daniel J. Churay | ||||||
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Description | |
99.1 | News Release dated January 16, 2009 |
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