UNITED STATES
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 11, 2007
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WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEBRASKA 0-14690 47-0648386
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer
incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
14507 FRONTIER ROAD
POST OFFICE BOX 45308
OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68145
(Address of principal (Zip Code)
executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (402) 895-6640
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:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
(17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On October 15, 2007, the registrant issued a news release announcing
its operating revenues and earnings for the third quarter ended September
30, 2007. A copy of the news release is included as an exhibit to this
Form 8-K.
ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.
On October 11, 2007, the Company's Board of Directors approved an
increase in the number of shares of common stock authorized for repurchase
by the Company. Under the new authorization, the Company is authorized to
repurchase 8 million shares, which is in addition to the remaining 0.7
million shares available for repurchase pursuant to the Board's previous
authorized increase approved on April 14, 2006. The Company may purchase
shares from time to time depending on market, economic and other factors.
These authorizations will continue until withdrawn by the Board of
Directors.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibit 99.1 News release issued by the registrant on October
15, 2007.
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.
WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC.
Date: October 16, 2007 By: /s/ John J. Steele
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John J. Steele
Executive Vice President,
Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer
Date: October 16, 2007 By: /s/ James L. Johnson
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James L. Johnson
Senior Vice President,
Controller and Corporate
Secretary