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EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 9, 2008)

Filed May 9, 2008For Securities:EXPD

Summary

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD) filed an 8-K on May 9, 2008, to announce a semi-annual cash dividend. This filing primarily serves as notification of the dividend payment, which is detailed in an attached press release dated May 8, 2008. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial results or operational performance data, it directs investors to the press release for such information. Investors should review the furnished press release for specifics regarding the dividend amount, record date, and payment date, as these are the key details relevant to shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. announced a semi-annual cash dividend.
  • 2The dividend announcement was made via a press release dated May 8, 2008.
  • 3This 8-K filing's primary purpose is to furnish the press release announcing the dividend.
  • 4The filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
  • 5Exhibit 99.1 to the report is the press release detailing the dividend.
  • 6No detailed financial performance metrics are presented within the 8-K itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide information regarding a semi-annual cash dividend declared by Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., by furnishing the related press release.

Details about the dividend amount, record date, and payment date are provided in the press release dated May 8, 2008, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This specific 8-K filing does not contain detailed financial results or operational performance metrics. Its content is limited to the announcement of the cash dividend, with those details found in the accompanying press release.