8-K

ARCBEST CORP /DE/ (ARCB)

8-K 2023-10-25 For: 2023-10-25
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June 30

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): October 25, 2023 (October 25, 2023)

ARCBEST **** CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 0-19969 71-0673405
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Commission<br><br>File Number) (IRS Employer<br><br>Identification No.)
8401 McClure Drive<br><br>Fort Smith , Arkansas<br><br>(Address of principal executive offices) 72916<br><br>(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (479) 785-6000

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.

Written communication 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))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value ARCB Nasdaq

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company**☐**

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

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ITEM 8.01 – OTHER EVENTS

On October 25, 2023, ArcBest^®^ (Nasdaq: ARCB) issued a press release announcing the approval by the Board of Directors of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share to holders of record on November 8, 2023, payable on November 22, 2023.

A copy of the press release is filed as an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 9.01 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

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Exhibit No. ​<br><br>Description of Exhibit
99.1 Press release of ArcBest dated October 25, 2023.
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File – The cover page interactive data file does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

ARCBEST CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: October 25, 2023 /s/ Michael R. Johns
Michael R. Johns
Chief Legal Officer
and Corporate Secretary

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Exhibit 99.1 Graphic

Investor Relations Contact: David Humphrey
Title: Vice President – Investor Relations
Phone: 479-785-6200
Email: dhumphrey@arcb.com

ArcBest Declares a $0.12/Share Quarterly Dividend

FORT SMITH, Arkansas, October 25, 2023 – The Board of Directors of ArcBest^®^ (Nasdaq: ARCB) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of twelve cents ($0.12) per share to holders of record of its Common Stock, $0.01 par value, on November 8, 2023, payable on November 22, 2023.

ABOUT ARCBEST

ArcBest^®^ (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. Founded in 1923 and now with over 15,000 employees across nearly 250 campuses and service centers, the company is a logistics powerhouse fueled by the simple notion of finding a way to get the job done. Through innovative thinking, agility and trust, ArcBest leverages its full suite of shipping and logistics solutions to meet customers’ critical needs, each and every day. For more information, visit arcb.com.