UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549-1004
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 29, 2004 (January 28, 2004)
ARKANSAS BEST CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 0-19969 | | 71-0673405 |
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| (State or other | | (Commission | | (IRS Employer |
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3801 Old Greenwood Road
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903
(479) 785-6000
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of
the registrant’s principal executive offices)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On January 28, 2004, Arkansas Best Corporation issued a press release announcing a quarterly cash dividend. A copy of the press release is attached as an exhibit to this Report on Form 8-K.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS.
99.1Press release of Arkansas Best Corporation dated January 28, 2004.
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.
ARKANSAS BEST CORPORATION
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| Date: January 29, 2004 | | /s/ | | David E. Loeffler |
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| | | | | David E. Loeffler, |
| | | | | Vice President – Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
99.1Press release of Arkansas Best Corporation dated January 28, 2004
