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EX-99.1 - EXHIBIT 99.1 - SHYFT GROUP, INC.ex99-1.htm
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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 (Date of Earliest Event Reported):  October 26, 2011


SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


Michigan
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
0-13611
(Commission File No.)
38-2078923
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)


1541 Reynolds Road, Charlotte, Michigan
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
48813
(Zip Code)


517-543-6400
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)


Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if changed Since Last Report)


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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Item 2.02   Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
On October 26, 2011, Spartan Motors, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.  A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report as Exhibit 99.1.
 
The information in this Item 2.02 and the attached Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
 
Item 8.01 Other Events
 
On October 26, 2011 the Company issued a press release announcing a $0.05 per share semi-annual dividend which will be paid December 8, 2011 to shareholders of record as of November 10, 2011.  A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report as Exhibit 99.2.
 
Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
            (d)  Exhibits  
 
  99.1 Press Release dated October 26, 2011 regarding the financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.
 
  99.2 Press Release dated October 26, 2011 regarding dividend.
 
 
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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 hereunto duly authorized.


    SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.  
       
Dated:  October 26, 2011 
  /s/ Joseph M. Nowicki                                                                             
    By:  Joseph M. Nowicki  
    Its:  Chief Financial Officer  
       

 
 
 
 


                                                               


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