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OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. 8-K Report (Apr 22, 2004)

Filed April 22, 2004For Securities:ODFL

Summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) has filed an 8-K report on April 22, 2004, announcing two significant corporate actions that would be of interest to investors. Firstly, the company declared a three-for-two stock split, implemented as a 50% stock dividend, which will be distributed on May 20, 2004, to shareholders of record as of May 6, 2004. This move is often seen as a positive signal, potentially making the stock more accessible to a broader range of investors and indicating management's confidence in future growth. Secondly, ODFL also released its first fiscal quarter 2004 financial results, ending March 31, 2004, concurrently with this announcement. While the detailed financial results are contained within an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), the filing itself signals the availability of this important performance data. Investors should review the press release for specifics on revenue, profitability, and other key financial metrics to understand the company's current operational performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of a 3-for-2 stock split, structured as a 50% stock dividend.
  • 2New shares from the stock split to be distributed on May 20, 2004.
  • 3Record date for the stock split is May 6, 2004.
  • 4Filing includes financial results for the first fiscal quarter of 2004, ended March 31, 2004.
  • 5Financial results are detailed in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).

Frequently Asked Questions

A 3-for-2 stock split, implemented as a 50% stock dividend, means that for every two shares you currently hold, you will receive one additional share. This will increase the total number of shares you own by 50% and will proportionally reduce the price per share, without changing the total market value of your investment at the time of the split.

The new shares will be distributed on May 20, 2004. You need to be a shareholder of record as of the close of business on May 6, 2004, to be eligible to receive these shares.

The detailed financial results for ODFL's first fiscal quarter of 2004, ended March 31, 2004, are provided in a press release dated April 22, 2004, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

While not a direct indicator of growth itself, a stock split is often undertaken by companies that have experienced significant price appreciation and are looking to make their shares more accessible to a wider range of investors. It can also signal management's confidence in the company's future prospects and its ability to maintain or grow its earnings on a per-share basis.