1 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) February 8, 2001 -------------------- LANDSTAR SYSTEM, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 021238 06-1313069 ----------------- ------------ ------------------- (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 13410 Sutton Park Drive South, Jacksonville, Florida 32224 - ---------------------------------------------------- ----------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (904) 390-1234 ----------------- Not Applicable - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report).
2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. - ------ ------------ On February 8, 2001, the Company held a conference call to discuss its 2000 fiscal results and other current matters. During the conference call, the Company indicated that it had become aware that there have been market rumors recently concerning a possible strategic transaction involving the Company. The Company stated that it was not considering any strategic transaction at this time. The Company also noted that, consistent with its longstanding policy, it did not intend to have any further comments concerning any market rumors, and specifically disclaimed any duty to update investors concerning any market rumors. 2
3 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, thereunto duly authorized. LANDSTAR SYSTEM, INC. Date: February 8, 2001 /s/ Henry H. Gerkens ---------------------------- Henry H. Gerkens Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Principal Financial Officer Date: February 8, 2001 /s/ Robert C. LaRose ---------------------------- Robert C. LaRose Vice President Finance and Treasurer; Principal Accounting Officer 3