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) June 9, 2006

 

 

PACER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Commission file number 000-49828

 

Tennessee 62-0935669

(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. employer of incorporation) identification no.)

 

2300 Clayton Road, Suite 1200

Concord, CA 94520

Telephone Number (877) 917-2237

 

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)

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[___] 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 June 9, 2006, the Board of Directors of Pacer International, Inc. (the "Company") authorized a share repurchase program, permitting the Company to repurchase up to $60 million of its common shares. The Board's authorization was announced by press release on June 12, 2006 and ends on June 15, 2008. The Company intends to make purchases from time to time as market conditions warrant. The amount and timing of any repurchases will be at such prices as management of the Company approves from time to time. Share repurchases may be commenced or suspended at any time for any reason.

Reference is made to the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release of Pacer International, Inc., dated June 12, 2006.

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.

 

PACER INTERNATIONAL, INC. A Tennessee Corporation

 

Dated: June 12, 2006 By: /s/ Lawrence C. Yarberry

Executive Vice President and Chief

Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

 

EXHIBIT

NUMBER

99.1 Press Release of Pacer International, Inc., dated June 12, 2006.