-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, UUYm8k8tTChcjgqIORyUe91dAAzbs5SsYiG/N8YPi3Yu3HrTp5yD+q8KPepnf4y+ ZzbRn5STKL+M4yb57f12NA== 0000899140-01-500021.txt : 20010424 0000899140-01-500021.hdr.sgml : 20010424 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000899140-01-500021 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20010423 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20010423 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BERKLEY W R CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000011544 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE [6331] IRS NUMBER: 221867895 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-07849 FILM NUMBER: 1608793 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 165 MASON ST STREET 2: P O BOX 2518 CITY: GREENWICH STATE: CT ZIP: 06836-2518 BUSINESS PHONE: 2036293000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 165 MASON ST STREET 2: PO BOX 2518 CITY: GREENWICH STATE: CT ZIP: 06836-2518 8-K 1 berkley889505b.txt CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 23, 2001 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): April 23, 2001 W. R. BERKLEY CORPORATION ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-7849 22-1867895 - --------------- ---------------- ------------------- (State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 165 Mason Street, P.O. Box 2518, Greenwich, CT 06836-2518 ---------------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 629-3000 -------------- Not Applicable ------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events Reference is made to the press release of W. R. Berkley Corporation (the "Company") relating to the Company's announcement that it will list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange starting on May 9, 2001 under the ticker symbol "BER". The press release was issued on April 23, 2001. A copy of the press release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (a) Financial statements of businesses acquired: None. (b) Pro forma financial information: None. (c) Exhibits: 99.1 Press Release dated April 23, 2001 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. W. R. BERKLEY CORPORATION By: /s/ Eugene G. Ballard ------------------------------ Name: Eugene G. Ballard Title: Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Date: April 23, 2001 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit: - -------- 99.1 Press Release dated April 23, 2001 EX-99.1 2 berkley889505c.txt PRESS RELEASE EXHIBIT 99.1 - ---------------------------------- W. R. Berkley Corporation 165 Mason Street, P.O. Box 2518 NEWS Greenwich, Connecticut 06836-2518 RELEASE (203) 629-3000 - ---------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Eugene G. Ballard Senior Vice President- Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer 203-629-3000 W. R. BERKLEY CORPORATION TO LIST ON NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE Greenwich, CT, April 23, 2001 -- W. R. Berkley Corporation (NASDAQ: BKLY) today announced that it will list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange starting on May 9, 2001 under the ticker symbol "BER". Until that date, the common stock will continue trading on the Nasdaq National Market under the ticker symbol "BKLY". William R. Berkley, chairman and chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Corporation, commented, "Our listing on the NYSE marks an important milestone in our Company's long history and furthers our commitment to build shareholder value. By moving to the world's most prestigious stock exchange, we will broaden our investor base, and provide the advantages of the NYSE to our shareholders." "We welcome W. R. Berkley Corporation to the family of NYSE-listed companies," said New York Stock Exchange Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Richard A. Grasso. "W. R. Berkley Corporation's record of delivering outstanding service and value to its customers makes it an W. R. Berkley Corporation 2 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- excellent addition to our list. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with W. R. Berkley and its shareholders." Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has been listed on the Nasdaq National Market and its predecessors since the Company's initial public offering on October 18, 1973. Concurrent with the NYSE listing, the Company's shares will be withdrawn from the Nasdaq National Market. "I wish to thank Nasdaq for its support and high quality of service over many years," added Mr. Berkley. About W. R. Berkley Corporation W. R. Berkley Corporation is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, operates in five segments of the property casualty insurance business: specialty lines of insurance; alternative markets; reinsurance; regional property casualty insurance; and international. # # # # This is a "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any forward-looking statements contained herein, including those related to the Company's performance for the year 2001 and beyond, are based upon the Company's historical performance and on current plans, estimates and expectations. They are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, the cyclical nature of the property casualty industry, the long-tail and potentially volatile nature of the reinsurance business, the impact of competition, product demand and pricing, claims development and the process of estimating reserves, the level of the Company's retentions, catastrophe and storm losses, legislative and regulatory developments, investment results, availability and use of reinsurance and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks could cause the Company's actual results for the year 2001 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of the Company. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----