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
December 30, 2004
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Wabash National Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-10883 52-1375208
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction File No.) Identification No.)
of incorporation)
1000 Sagamore Parkway South, Lafayette, Indiana 47905
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(765) 771-5310
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Not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Exhibit Index on Page 4
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On December 30, 2004, Wabash National Corporation amended its loan and
security agreement to, among other things, reduce available borrowing under the
revolving credit facility from $175 million to $125 million, extend the term of
the facility from September 2006 to September 2007, and decrease the borrowing
spread by 25 basis points to 125 basis points over LIBOR. Additionally, certain
restrictive convents including those related to capital spending, dividend
payments and investments were eliminated or reduced. The amended and restated
Loan and Security Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.25 and incorporated
herein by reference.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On December 30, 2004, Wabash National Corporation exercised an early termination
(purchase) option included in a lease finance agreement for certain production
equipment at a cost of approximately $5.9 million.
Item 9.01(c). Financial Statements and Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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10.25 Wabash National Corporation Amended and Restated Loan and
Security Agreement dated December 30, 2004
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION
Date: December 30, 2004 By: /s/ Robert J. Smith
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Robert J. Smith
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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10.25 Wabash National Corporation Amended and Restated Loan and
Security Agreement dated December 30, 2004
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