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): December 29, 2015
ECHO GLOBAL LOGISTICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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001-34470 |
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20-5001120 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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(Commission |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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of incorporation) |
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Identification No.) |
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600 West Chicago Avenue |
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Suite 725 |
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Chicago, Illinois |
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60654 |
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(800) 354-7993
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events
On December 29, 2015, Echo Global Logistics, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a repurchase program for up to an aggregate of $50 million of the Company’s outstanding common stock and 2.50% convertible senior notes due 2020, through December 31, 2017. The timing and amount of any repurchases will be determined based on market conditions and other factors, and the program may be discontinued or suspended at any time. Repurchases will be made in compliance with SEC rules and other legal requirements.
A copy of the press release relating to the Company’s repurchase program is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated December 29, 2015. |
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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Dated: December 29, 2015 |
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/s/ Kyle Sauers |
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Kyle Sauers |
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Chief Financial Officer |