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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: August 5, 2002
(Date of earliest event reported)


EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington   000-13468   91-1069248
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (Commission File No.)   (IRS Employer Identification Number)

 

 

 

 

 
1015 Third Avenue, 12th Floor,
Seattle, Washington
  98104
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

 

 

(206) 674-3400
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)



Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.

        On August 5, 2002, in accordance with Order No. 4-460 and pursuant to Section 21(a) (1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, sworn statements were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer of Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. Copies of each sworn statement are furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this report.

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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.

    EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON, INC.

 

 

 
August 5, 2002   /s/  PETER J. ROSE      
Peter J. Rose,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 
August 5, 2002   /s/  R. JORDAN GATES      
R. Jordan Gates,
Executive Vice President—
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

 

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.
  Description

99.1   Statement Under Oath of Principal Executive Officer Regarding Facts and Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act Filings

99.2

 

Statement Under Oath of Principal Financial Officer Regarding Facts and Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act Filings

 

 

 

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