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): January 20, 1997
RYDER SYSTEM, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida 1-4364 59-0739250
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
3600 N. W. 82nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33166
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (305) 500-3276
Item 5. Other Events.
Ryder System, Inc. (the "Company") announced a restructuring program
and that it is taking a charge against 1996 fourth quarter earnings. A copy of
the Company's press release dated January 20, 1997 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: January 21, 1997
RYDER SYSTEM, INC.
By: /S/ EDWARD R. HENDERSON
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Name: Edward R. Henderson
Title: Associate General Counsel
and Assistant Secretary
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99 Press Release dated January 20, 1997
issued by Ryder System, Inc.