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 1, 2003
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YELLOW CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-12255 48-0948788
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
10990 Roe Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas 66211
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (913) 696-6100
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No Changes.
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On September 30, 2003, Yellow Corporation (NASDAQ: YELL) completed the
repurchase of $24,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its Medium Term Notes.
The remaining $20,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Medium Term Notes
outstanding were defeased under the terms thereof. The interest rate on the
notes ranged from 6.1% to 7.8% with maturities ranging from October 2003 to
August 2008. Funds for the repurchase and defeasance were provided by cash on
hand.
SIGNATURE
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.
YELLOW CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
Date: October 1, 2003 By: /s/ Donald G. Barger, Jr.
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Donald G. Barger, Jr.
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer