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):
December 4, 2007
MARTEN TRANSPORT, LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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0-15010 |
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39-1140809 |
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(State
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(Commission File Number) |
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(I.R.S.
Employer |
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129 Marten Street |
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54755 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(715) 926-4216
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable.
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Section 8 — Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On December 4, 2007, the company announced in a press release that its board of directors approved a stock repurchase program whereby the company has been authorized to repurchase up to 1,000,000 shares of its common stock in the open market or in private transactions. A copy of the press release announcing this action is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.
Not Applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not Applicable.
(c) Shell Company Transactions.
Not Applicable.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated December 4, 2007. |
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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.
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MARTEN TRANSPORT, LTD. |
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Dated: December 7, 2007 |
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/s/ James J. Hinnendael |
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James J. Hinnendael |
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Its: Chief Financial Officer |
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MARTEN TRANSPORT, LTD.
FORM 8-K
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated December 4, 2007. |
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