-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, PuA6/e6rGasxUtB+oUunLdxAPmg0ESwZArYFyfktKbF1A/HB0Cjbq+7/AWl9RIm7 NSpk9Y/WPaCgCD77Tn8nXQ== 0000004457-08-000008.txt : 20080311 0000004457-08-000008.hdr.sgml : 20080311 20080310173434 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000004457-08-000008 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20080305 ITEM INFORMATION: Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Material Modifications to Rights of Security Holders ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20080311 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080310 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMERCO /NV/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000004457 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-AUTO RENTAL & LEASING (NO DRIVERS) [7510] IRS NUMBER: 880106815 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NV FISCAL YEAR END: 0905 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-11255 FILM NUMBER: 08678783 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1325 AIRMOTIVE WAY STE 100 CITY: RENO STATE: NV ZIP: 89502 BUSINESS PHONE: 7756886300 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1325 AIRMOTIVE WAY STREET 2: SUITE 100 CITY: RENO STATE: NV ZIP: 89502 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: AMERCO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19770926 8-K 1 body8-k.htm 8-K body8-k.htm



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): March 5, 2008
 
Commission
File Number
 Registrant, State of Incorporation,
Address and Telephone Number
 I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number
 1-11255
 
 
 
 AMERCO
(A Nevada Corporation)
1325 Airmotive Way, Ste. 100
Reno, Nevada 89502-3239
Telephone (775) 688-6300
 
 88-0106815
 
 
 
 
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:

 
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 
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o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 
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Item 1.02. Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.

The information set forth in Item 3.03 below is incorporated herein by this reference.
 
Item 3.03 Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders

On March 5, 2008, in accordance with Section 27 of the Rights Agreement dated as of August 7, 1998 between AMERCO and Mellon Investor Services, LLC, as successor to ChaseMellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C. (the “Rights Agreement”), the Board of Directors of the Company directed the termination by the Company of all Rights (as defined under the Rights Agreement) outstanding under the Rights Agreement and the termination of the Rights Agreement.  The Rights Agreement (also known as a “poison pill”) was terminated effective as of March 5, 2008.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press release dated March 10, 2008 (regarding AMERCO Shareholder Rights Plan Terminated).


 
 
 



                        SIGNATURE
 
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.
 
Dated: March 10, 2008
 
                        AMERCO


/s/ Jason A. Berg
                        Jason A. Berg,
                        Chief Accounting Officer






 
 
 

INDEX TO EXHIBITS


Exhibit No.
Exhibit
99.1
Press release dated March 10, 2008 (regarding AMERCO Shareholder Rights Plan Terminated).



 
 
 

EX-99.1 2 exhibit991.htm PRESS RELEASE exhibit991.htm

Exhibit 99.1
Contact:
Jennifer Flachman
Director of Investor Relations
AMERCO
(602) 263-6601
Flachman@amerco.com

AMERCO SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN TERMINATED

Reno, Nev. (March 10, 2008) -- AMERCO (Nasdaq: UHAL) announced today that as part of the Company’s continuing efforts to employ best practices in corporate governance, it’s Board of Directors has voted to terminate the shareholder rights plan (commonly known as a “poison pill”) effective as of March 5, 2008.

"The Board’s decision to terminate the poison pill is in line with our efforts to develop exceptional corporate governance practices and build shareholder value," said Joe Shoen, chairman of AMERCO.

About AMERCO

AMERCO is the parent company of U-Haul International, Inc., North America’s largest “do-it-yourself” moving and storage operator, AMERCO Real Estate Company, Republic Western Insurance Company and Oxford Life Insurance Company.

Since 1945, U-Haul has been the first choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 15,950 locations in all 50 United States and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to more than 100,000 trucks, 78,500 trailers and 31,100 towing devices. U-Haul offers more than 389,000 rooms and more than 34 million square feet of storage space at more than 1,055 owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the consumer’s number one choice as the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul supplies alternative-fuel for vehicles and backyard barbecues as one of the nation’s largest retailers of propane.


Certain of the statements made in this press release regarding our business constitute forward-looking statements as contemplated under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated as a result of various risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publish revised forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. For a brief discussion of the risks and uncertainties that may affect AMERCO’s business and future operating results, please refer to our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2007, which is on file with the SEC.

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