form_8k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 18, 2009
ALEXANDER & BALDWIN, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Hawaii |
000-00565 |
99-0032630 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
822 Bishop Street, P. O. Box 3440
Honolulu, Hawaii 96801
(Address of principal executive office and zip code)
(808) 525-6611
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
As previously reported, the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Matson Navigation Company, Inc., were named as defendants in a consolidated civil lawsuit purporting to be a class action in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington in Seattle. The lawsuit alleged violations of the antitrust laws and also
named as a defendant Horizon Lines, Inc., another domestic carrier operating in the Hawaii and Guam trades. On August 18, 2009, the court granted the defendants’ motion to dismiss the complaint. The court granted plaintiffs leave to amend the complaint within thirty days to allege claims consistent with the court's Order. If the plaintiffs file an amended complaint, the Company and Matson will continue to vigorously defend themselves in this lawsuit.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 21, 2009
ALEXANDER & BALDWIN, INC.
/s/ Christopher J. Benjamin
Christopher J. Benjamin
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer