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): January 25, 2008
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC
(Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter)
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Michigan |
0-13611 |
38-2078923 |
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1000 Reynolds Road |
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Registrant's telephone number,
including area code: (517) 543-6400
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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))
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Item 8.01 |
Other Events |
On January 25, 2008, Spartan Motors, Inc. issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K, which is here incorporated by reference.
This Report and the Exhibit are furnished to, and not filed with, the Commission.
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Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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Exhibits: |
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99.1 |
Spartan Motors, Inc. Press Release dated January 25, 2008. This Exhibit is furnished to, and not filed with, the 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.
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SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. |
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Date: January 25, 2008 |
By /s/ James W. Knapp |
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James W. Knapp |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Spartan Motors, Inc. Press Release dated January 25, 2008. |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Spartan Chassis Issues Statement Regarding Former Independent
Contractor's Guilty Plea
CHARLOTTE, Michigan, January 25, 2008 - A former independent contractor for Spartan Chassis, Inc. pleaded guilty yesterday in U.S. District Court in South Carolina to Soliciting, Accepting or Attempting to Accept a Kickback. The individual began as an independent contractor for Spartan Chassis based on his background in the fire truck, ambulance and chassis business. Subsequently, and without Spartan Chassis's knowledge, the individual secured employment at Force Protection, Inc. When officials at Spartan Chassis learned of his employment at Force Protection, Spartan Chassis requested that he disclose to Force Protection his relationship with Spartan Chassis, which was followed by his resignation at Force Protection.
Spartan Chassis said it cooperated fully with the government's investigation and clarified it is not party to the information or plea.
Spartan Chassis continues to be a subcontractor in good standing with Force Protection.
About Spartan Chassis, Inc.: Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAR), is a leading developer and manufacturer of custom chassis for recreational vehicles, fire trucks and specialty vehicles. Spartan Motors, which also manufactures emergency rescue vehicles under the brand names of Crimson Fire, Crimson Fire Aerials and Road Rescue, reported sales of $445 million in 2006 and is focused on becoming the premier manufacturer of specialty vehicles and chassis in North America.
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Contact:
Jeff Lambert
Lambert, Edwards & Associates
P: (616) 233-0500