SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 31, 1996
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RYDER SYSTEM, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida 1-4364 59-0739250
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
3600 N. W. 82nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33166
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (305) 593-3276
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Item 5. Other Events.
Ryder System, Inc. (the "Company") announced that it is exploring
strategic options for its Ryder Automotive Carrier Services business unit. A
copy of the Company's press release dated October 31, 1996 is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: November 1, 1996
RYDER SYSTEM, INC.
By: /S/ EDWARD R. HENDERSON
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Name: Edward R. Henderson
Title: Associate General Counsel
and Assistant Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
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99. Press Release dated October 31, 1996
issued by Ryder System, Inc.