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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 7, 1997
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CALIBER SYSTEM, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 0-10716 34-1365496
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
3925 Embassy Parkway, Akron, Ohio 44333
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (330) 665-5646
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Caliber System, Inc. Form 8-K
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN REPORT
Item 5. Other Events
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The Registrant's news release dated October 7, 1997, a copy of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99, is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits.
99 Caliber System, Inc. News Release dated October 7, 1997.
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 hereto duly authorized.
CALIBER SYSTEM, INC.
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REGISTRANT
Date: October 7, 1997 By: /s John E. Lynch, Jr.
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John E. Lynch, Jr.
Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Caliber System, Inc. News Release dated October 7, 1997.