Heartland Express Announces Director Changes
Ticker: HTLD · Form: 8-K · Filed: Aug 7, 2024 · CIK: 799233
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: director-change, governance
TL;DR
Heartland Express board shakeup: Doane out, Smith in.
AI Summary
Heartland Express, Inc. announced on August 2, 2024, the departure of Director Michael G. Doane and the appointment of new Director Michael J. Smith. The company also reported on compensatory arrangements for its officers.
Why It Matters
Changes in board composition can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, which may impact investor confidence and future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing primarily concerns routine board and officer changes, with no immediate financial or operational risks indicated.
Key Players & Entities
- Heartland Express, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Michael G. Doane (person) — Departing Director
- Michael J. Smith (person) — Appointed Director
- August 2, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
FAQ
Who has departed from the Board of Directors at Heartland Express?
Michael G. Doane has departed from the Board of Directors.
Who has been appointed as a new Director at Heartland Express?
Michael J. Smith has been appointed as a new Director.
What is the exact date of the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?
The earliest event reported is dated August 2, 2024.
What is the principal executive office address for Heartland Express?
The principal executive office is located at 901 Heartland Way, North Liberty, IA 52317.
What is the SIC code for Heartland Express?
The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for Heartland Express is 4213 (TRUCKING (NO LOCAL)).
Filing Stats: 409 words · 2 min read · ~1 pages · Grade level 10.9 · Accepted 2024-08-06 18:11:06
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — ange on which registered Common Stock, $0.01 par value HTLD NASDAQ Indicate by che
Filing Documents
- htld-20240802.htm (8-K) — 23KB
- 0000799233-24-000028.txt ( ) — 142KB
- htld-20240802.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- htld-20240802_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 21KB
- htld-20240802_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 12KB
- htld-20240802_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
From the Filing
htld-20240802 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): August 2, 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------------- HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-15087 93-0926999 (State of other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 901 HEARTLAND WAY, NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) ( 319 ) 645-7060 Registrant's Telephone Number (including area code): 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 communications 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 Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $0.01 par value HTLD 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. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers Effective August 2, 2024, Mr. Michael Donovan, Chief Operating Officer of Smith Transport, retired. In recognition of Mr. Donovan's service, the Compensation Committee awarded Mr. Donovan 26,261 shares of common stock. Heartland Express, Inc. would like to thank Mr. Donovan for his service and leadership to Smith Transport during his tenure. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC. Date: August 6, 2024 By: /s/ Christopher A. Strain Christopher A. Strain Vice President - Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer