UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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(423 ) 821-1212
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this
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Emerging growth company
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for
complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]
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Item 8.01
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Other Events.
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On November 15, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Covenant Logistics Group, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”)
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share of Class A and Class B common stock. The quarterly cash dividend is pursuant to a quarterly cash dividend program previously approved by the Board. The dividend is payable to
stockholders of record on December 1, 2023 and is expected to be paid on December 29, 2023.
A copy of the press release announcing the declaration of dividends is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.
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Item 9.01
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d)
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Exhibits.
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EXHIBIT
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EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. press release dated November 16, 2023, announcing the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend.
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104
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Cover Page Interactive Data File.
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The information Items 8.01 and 9.01 of this report and the exhibit hereto maybe considered forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and such statements are subject to the safe harbor created by those sections and the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical or current fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements
relating to our declaration of quarterly dividends. Forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of management and current market conditions. Forward-looking statements are
inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified, which could cause future events and actual results to differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the
forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that future dividends will be declared. The declaration of future dividends is subject to approval of our board of directors and various risks and uncertainties, including,
but not limited to: our cash flow and cash needs; compliance with applicable law; restrictions on the payment of dividends under existing or future financing arrangements; changes in tax laws relating to corporate dividends;
deterioration in our financial condition or results; and those risks, uncertainties, and other factors identified from time-to-time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Please refer to the italicized
paragraph at the end of the attached press release and various disclosures by the Company in its press releases, stockholder reports, and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information concerning risks,
uncertainties, and other factors that may affect future results.
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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.
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COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP, INC.
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(Registrant)
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Date: November 16, 2023
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By:
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/s/ James S. Grant
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James S. Grant
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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