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2024-08-16
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): August 16, 2024
J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
Arkansas
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0-11757
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71-0335111
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(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization
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Commission File Number
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive Lowell, Arkansas
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72745
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(479) 820-0000
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(Registrant’s telephone number)
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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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d- 2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e- 4(c))
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of each class
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Trading Symbol(s)
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Name of each exchange on which registered
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Common Stock, $0.01 par value
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JBHT
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NASDAQ
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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. ☐
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 16, 2024, our Board of Directors adopted a new share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of $1 billion of the Company’s common stock. The specific timing and amount of the repurchases will vary based on market conditions, cash flows, securities law limitations and other factors. The repurchase program has no stated expiration date but may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. This new repurchase program will begin after the completion of the Company’s existing $500 million repurchase program, which had $163 million remaining available and uncommitted at June 30, 2024.
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 thereunto duly authorized on the 19th day of August, 2024.
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J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.
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BY:
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/s/ Shelley Simpson
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Shelley Simpson
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ John Kuhlow |
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John Kuhlow |
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Chief Financial Officer,
Executive Vice President
(Principal Financial Officer)
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