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 27, 2003
FORWARD AIR CORPORATION
| Tennessee | 000-22490 | 62-1120025 | ||
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| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer | ||
| Identification No.) |
| 430 Airport Road Greeneville, Tennessee |
37745 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (423) 636-7000
Not Applicable
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
The following exhibit is furnished pursuant to Items 9 and 12 of Form 8-K:
99.1 Press Release dated October 27, 2003.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
At its meeting on October 27, 2003, the Board of Directors of the Registrant named Bruce A. Campbell as the new Chief Executive Officer replacing Scott M. Niswonger, who will remain as Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Registrant’s press release dated October 27, 2003 announcing the appointment of the new Chief Executive Officer is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
The Registrant has reported its third quarter 2003 financial results. The Registrant’s press release dated October 27, 2003 announcing the results is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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.
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| Date: October 27, 2003 | By: | /s/ Andrew C. Clarke Andrew C. Clarke Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President and Treasurer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||||
| 99.1 | Press Release issued October 27, 2003. |