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): | June 3, 2005 |
Vitran Corporation Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Ontario | 000-26256 | 000000000 |
| _____________________ (State or other jurisdiction | _____________ (Commission | ______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 185 The West Mall , Suite 701, Toronto, Ontario | M9C 5L5 | |
| _________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices) | ___________ (Zip Code) |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 416-596-7664 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On May 31, 2005 Vitran, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Vitran Corporation, acquired all of the common shares of Kansas-based regional less-than–truckload freight carrier Chris Truck Line for total consideration of $29.3 million, comprised of $2.8 million of Vitran common shares and $26.5 million of cash. Chris Truck Line will provide Vitran additional coverage to the Midwestern and Southwestern United States and add 13 new terminals to Vitran’s network.
The foregoing is qualified by reference to Exhibits 2.1 and 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which are incorporate herein by reference.
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.
| Vitran Corporation Inc. | ||||
| June 3, 2005 | By: | /s/ Sean P. Washchuk | ||
| Name: Sean P. Washchuk | ||||
| Title: Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
2.1 | Material Change Report | |
99.1 | Share Purchase Agreement |
