PAGE 1 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 July 21, 2003 ----------------------------------- (Date of earliest event reported) CNF Inc. ----------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-5046 94-1444798 ---------- ------ ---------- (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification incorporation or Number) organization) 3240 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, California 94304 --------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (650) 494-2900 ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION On July 21, 2003 CNF Inc. issued the press release attached hereto, which is being furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 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. CNF Inc. ------------ (Registrant) July 21, 2003 /s/Chutta Ratnathicam ----------------------- Chutta Ratnathicam Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99 Earnings release issued on July 21, 2003.