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 18, 2014
Wabash National Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-10883 | 52-1375208 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission File No.) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| of incorporation) |
| 1000 Sagamore Parkway South, Lafayette, Indiana | 47905 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including
area code:
(765) 771-5300
__________________
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Section 8 – Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On December 18, 2014, the board of directors of Wabash National Corporation (“the Company”) authorized a share repurchase program pursuant to which the Company may, from time to time, purchase shares of its common stock for an aggregate repurchase price not to exceed $60 million over a two year period ending on December 31, 2016. Stock repurchases may be made in the open market or in private transactions at times and in amounts determined by the Company. A copy of a press release announcing the action taken by the board of directors is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (d) | Exhibits: |
| 99.1 | Wabash National Corporation press release dated December 18, 2014. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION | |||
| Date: December 18, 2014 | By: |
/s/ Jeffery L. Taylor |
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| Jeffery L. Taylor | |||
| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Wabash National Corporation Press Release dated December 18, 2014 |
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