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
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Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | | September 14, 2005 |
Vitran Corporation Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Ontario | 000-26256 | 000000000 |
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction | _____________ (Commission | ______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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185 The West Mall , Suite 701, Toronto, Ontario | | M9C 5L5 |
_________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices) | | ___________ (Zip Code) |
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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.
Effective September 14th, 2005 the Compensation Committee (the "Committee") of the Board of Directors of Vitran Corporation, Inc. (the "Company") approved:
The Deferred Share Unit Plan (the "Plan") for Directors of Vitran Corporation Inc. The Plan is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.2 and incorporated by reference into this Item 1.01. The following description of the Plan is qualified in its entirety by reference to the form of Deferred Share Unit Plan for Directors of Vitran Corporation Inc as attached hereto:
The Plan permits the Committee to grant deferred share units to eligible directors at the end of each fiscal quarter of the Company. Redemption of share units is made to participants in the form of a lump sum cash payment in the event of retirement or death.
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.
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September 14, 2005 | | By: | | Sean P. Washchuk
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| | | | Name: Sean P. Washchuk |
| | | | Title: Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
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10.2 | | Deferred Share Unit Plan for Directors of Vitran Corporation Inc |