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OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of the Appointment of the Company's Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2026-05-20 meeting.

“The ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 was approved by the shareholders based on the following vote:”
Shareholder Votes

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. shareholders approved Approval, on an Advisory Basis, of the Compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers at the 2026-05-20 meeting.

“The compensation of the Company's named executive officers was approved, on an advisory basis, by the shareholders based on the following vote:”
Shareholder Votes

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. shareholders approved Election of Twelve Directors at the 2026-05-20 meeting.

“Each of the following individuals were elected by the shareholders to serve as directors for one-year terms and until their respective successors have been elected and qualified or until their death, resignation, removal or disqualification or until there is a decrease in the number of directors, and received the number of votes set opposite their respective names:”
Earnings Releases

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. reported three-month period ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $1,334,696, net income $238,258, EPS $1.14.

“financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026. Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands, except per share amounts) 2026 2025 % Chg. Total revenue $ 1,334,696 $ 1,374,858 (2.9)% LTL services revenue $ 1,321,891 $ 1,360,839 (2.9)% Other services revenue $ 12,805 $ 14,019 (8.7)% Operating income $ 317,341 $ 338,055 (6.1)% Operating ratio”
Shareholder Votes

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal regarding greenhouse gas reduction targets at the 2024-05-15 meeting.

“Proposal 5 – Shareholder Proposal A shareholder proposal regarding greenhouse gas reduction targets was not approved by the shareholders based on the following vote: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 23,760,668 73,487,605 351,501 2,725,398”
Shareholder Votes

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of the Appointment of the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2024-05-15 meeting.

“Proposal 4 – Ratification of the Appointment of the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024 was approved by the shareholders based on the following vote: For Against Abstain 96,791,415 3,482,856 50,901”
Shareholder Votes

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. shareholders approved Approval of an Amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to Increase the Number of Authorized Shares of the Company’s Common Stock at the 2024-05-15 meeting.

“Proposal 3 – Approval of an Amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to Increase the Number of Authorized Shares of the Company’s Common Stock The amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of the Company’s common stock was approved by the shareholders based on the following vote: For Against Abstain 97,224,417 3,075,641 25,114”
Shareholder Votes

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. shareholders approved Approval, on an Advisory Basis, of the Compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers at the 2024-05-15 meeting.

“Proposal 2 – Approval, on an Advisory Basis, of the Compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers The compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved, on an advisory basis, by the shareholders based on the following vote: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 94,432,207 3,092,241 75,326 2,725,398”
Shareholder Votes

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. shareholders approved Election of Twelve Directors at the 2024-05-15 meeting.

“Proposal 1 – Election of Twelve Directors Each of the following individuals were elected by the shareholders to serve as directors for one-year terms and until their respective successors have been elected and qualified or until their death, resignation, removal or disqualification or until there is a decrease in the number of directors, and received the number of votes set opposite their respective names: Nominee For Withheld Broker Non-Votes Sherry A. Aaholm 95,272,882 2,326,892 2,725,398 David S. Congdon 92,507,355 5,092,419 2,725,398 John R. Congdon, Jr. 93,058,554 4,541,220 2,725,398 Andrew S. Davis 97,044,567 555,207 2,725,398 Kevin M. Freeman 96,604,616 995,158 2,725,398 Bradley R. Gabosch 94,048,221 3,551,553 2,725,398 Greg C. Gantt 93,301,122 4,298,652 2,725,398 John D. Kasarda 89,583,739 8,016,035 2,725,398 Cheryl S. Miller 97,385,275 214,499 2,725,398 Wendy T. Stallings 96,594,000 1,005,774 2,725,398 Thomas A. Stith, III 94,242,014 3,357,760 2,725,398 Leo H. Suggs 90,469,639”

Clayton G. Brinker was elected as Vice President – Accounting and Finance at OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC..

“elected Clayton G. Brinker to serve as Vice President – Accounting and Finance of the Company and designated Mr. Brinker as the principal accounting officer of the Company, each effective August 2, 2024”

Kimberly S. Maready retired as Vice President – Accounting and Finance at OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC..

“As previously disclosed, Kimberly S. Maready, who currently serves as Vice President – Accounting and Finance of the Company and is designated as the principal accounting officer of the Company, notified the Company that she will be retiring from the Company on the Effective Date.”
Earnings Releases

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. reported first quarter of 2024, ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $1,460,073, net income $292,304, EPS $1.34.

“been adjusted to reflect the Company's March 2024 two-for-one stock split. Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands, except per share amounts) 2024 2023 % Chg. Total revenue $ 1,460,073 $ 1,442,136 1.2 % LTL services revenue $ 1,446,733 $ 1,424,372 1.6 % Other services revenue $ 13,340 $ 17,764 (24.9 )% Operating income $ 386,426 $ 383,049 0.9 % Operating ratio”

Kimberly S. Maready departed as Vice President – Accounting & Finance (Principal Accounting Officer) at OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC..

“On March 19, 2024, Kimberly S. Maready, Vice President – Accounting & Finance of Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (the “Company”), who is designated as the principal accounting officer of the Company, notified the Company that she will be retiring from the Company effective August 2, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. reported three-month and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $1,495,550, net income $322,815, EPS $2.94 per diluted share.

“December 31, 2023. Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, December 31, (In thousands, except per share amounts) 2023 2022 % Chg. 2023 2022 % Chg. Total revenue $ 1,495,550 $ 1,491,659 0.3% $ 5,866,152 $ 6,260,077 (6.3)% LTL services revenue $ 1,481,486 $ 1,473,663 0.5% $ 5,804,939 $ 6,177,055 (6.0)% Other services revenue $ 14,064 $ 17,996 (21.8)% $”
Earnings Releases

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. reported nine-month period ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $4,370,602, net income $916,687, EPS $8.32.

“Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, (In thousands, except per share amounts) 2023 2022 % Chg. 2023 2022 % Chg. Total revenue $ 1,515,277 $ 1,603,690 (5.5)% $ 4,370,602 $ 4,768,418 (8.3)% LTL services revenue $ 1,501,266 $ 1,582,952 (5.2)% $ 4,323,453 $ 4,703,392 (8.1)% Other services revenue $ 14,011 $ 20,738 (32.4)% $ 47,149 $ 65,026 (27.5)%”
Earnings Releases

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. reported third quarter of 2023, ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $1,515,277, net income $339,287, EPS $3.09.

“September 30, 2023. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, (In thousands, except per share amounts) 2023 2022 % Chg. 2023 2022 % Chg. Total revenue $ 1,515,277 $ 1,603,690 (5.5)% $ 4,370,602 $ 4,768,418 (8.3)% LTL services revenue $ 1,501,266 $ 1,582,952 (5.2)% $ 4,323,453 $ 4,703,392 (8.1)% Other services revenue $ 14,011 $ 20,738”
Earnings Releases

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. reported the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $1,413,189, net income $292,362, EPS $2.65.

“periods ended June 30, 2023. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, (In thousands, except per share amounts) 2023 2022 % Chg. 2023 2022 % Chg. Total revenue $ 1,413,189 $ 1,667,448 (15.2)% $ 2,855,325 $ 3,164,728 (9.8)% LTL services revenue $ 1,397,815 $ 1,644,659 (15.0)% $ 2,822,187 $ 3,120,440 (9.6)% Other services revenue $ 15,374 $ 22,789”

Greg C. Gantt retired as President and Chief Executive Officer at OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC..

“Mr. Gantt will retire from these positions effective June 30, 2023, but will remain a member of the Board.”

Patrick D. Hanley retired as Director at OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC..

“Patrick D. Hanley notified Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to retire from the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) effective immediately.”
Shareholder Votes

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of the Appointment of our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2023-05-17 meeting.

“Proposal 4 – Ratification of the Appointment of our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023 was approved by the shareholders based on the following vote:”
Shareholder Votes

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. shareholders approved Vote, on an Advisory Basis, on the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers at the 2023-05-17 meeting.

“Proposal 3 – Vote, on an Advisory Basis, on the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers The shareholders recommended, on an advisory basis, that the advisory vote on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers should be held on an annual basis based on the following vote:”
Shareholder Votes

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. shareholders approved Approval, on an Advisory Basis, of the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers at the 2023-05-17 meeting.

“Proposal 2 – Approval, on an Advisory Basis, of the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers The compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved, on an advisory basis, by the shareholders based on the following vote:”
Shareholder Votes

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. shareholders approved Election of Eleven Directors at the 2023-05-17 meeting.

“Proposal 1 – Election of Eleven Directors Each of the following individuals were elected by the shareholders to serve as directors for one-year terms and until their respective successors have been elected and qualified or until their death, resignation, removal or disqualification or until there is a decrease in the number of directors, and received the number of votes set opposite their respective names:”

Adam N. Satterfield was appointed as Executive Vice President – Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary of the Company at OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC..

“elected and appointed Adam N. Satterfield, currently Senior Vice President – Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary of the Company, to serve as Executive Vice President – Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary of the Company, effective July 1, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. reported first quarter of 2023, ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $1,442,136, net income $285,038, EPS $2.58.

“financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023. Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands, except per share amounts) 2023 2022 % Chg. Total revenue $ 1,442,136 $ 1,497,280 (3.7 )% LTL services revenue $ 1,424,372 $ 1,475,781 (3.5 )% Other services revenue $ 17,764 $ 21,499 (17.4 )% Operating income $ 383,049 $ 405,618 (5.6 )% Operating”
Debt Financings

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. incurred revolving credit of $250.0 million with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and the Lenders named therein at SOFR plus 0.100% plus applicable margin of 1.000%-1.375% or Base Rate plus appli maturing five-year.

“On March 22, 2023, the Company entered into a five-year, $250.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility pursuant to the terms of a third amended and restated credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), dated as of March 22, 2023, with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and the Lenders named therein (collectively, the “Lenders”).”
Material Agreements

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. amended First Amendment to Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement with PGIM, Inc. and the other holders of Notes (effective 2023-03-22).

“On March 22, 2023, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a First Amendment to Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement (the “Amendment”), amending the terms of its Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement, dated as of May 4, 2020 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Note Agreement”) with PGIM, Inc. and the other holders of Notes (as defined in the Note Agreement).”

Steven W. Hartsell was appointed as Senior Vice President – Sales at OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC..

“Steven W. Hartsell, currently Vice President – Field Sales, will serve as Senior Vice President – Sales.”

Gregory B. Plemmons was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC..

“Gregory B. Plemmons, currently Senior Vice President – Sales, will serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; and”
Earnings Releases

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. reported the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $6,260,077, net income $1,377,159, EPS $12.18.

“Total revenue $ 1,491,659 $ 1,410,358 5.8 % $ 6,260,077 $ 5,256,328 19.1 % LTL services revenue $ 1,473,663 $ 1,389,776 6.0 % $ 6,177,055 $ 5,177,497 19.3 % Other services revenue $ 17,996 $ 20,582 (12.6 )% $ 83,022 $ 78,831 5.3 % Operating income $ 430,229 $ 372,491 15.5 % $ 1,840,632 $ 1,391,602 32.3 % Operating ratio 71.2 % 73.6 % 70.6 % 73.5 % Net income $ 323,929 $ 278,806 16.2 % $ 1,377,159 $ 1,034,375 33.1 % Diluted earnings per share $ 2.92 $ 2.41 21.2 % $ 12.18 $ 8.89 37.0 %”
Earnings Releases

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. reported the three-month period ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $1,491,659, net income $323,929, EPS $2.92.

“Total revenue $ 1,491,659 $ 1,410,358 5.8 % $ 6,260,077 $ 5,256,328 19.1 % LTL services revenue $ 1,473,663 $ 1,389,776 6.0 % $ 6,177,055 $ 5,177,497 19.3 % Other services revenue $ 17,996 $ 20,582 (12.6 )% $ 83,022 $ 78,831 5.3 % Operating income $ 430,229 $ 372,491 15.5 % $ 1,840,632 $ 1,391,602 32.3 % Operating ratio 71.2 % 73.6 % 70.6 % 73.5 % Net income $ 323,929 $ 278,806 16.2 % $ 1,377,159 $ 1,034,375 33.1 % Diluted earnings per share $ 2.92 $ 2.41 21.2 % $ 12.18 $ 8.89 37.0 %”

Kevin M. Freeman was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC..

“the Board, upon the recommendation of the Board’s Governance and Nomination Committee, elected and appointed Kevin M. (“Marty”) Freeman, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective July 1, 2023.”

Greg C. Gantt departed as President and Chief Executive Officer at OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC..

“On January 25, 2023, Greg C. Gantt, President and Chief Executive Officer of Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (the “Company”) and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), notified the Company of his intention to retire from his positions as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective June 30, 2023.”

D. Michael Wray retired as Director at OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC..

“On December 27, 2022, D. Michael Wray notified Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to retire from the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) at the end of his current term.”

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