-----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, FBev+Cc4TA3zKUb5LI5OwR6ct1FjUfDRcBqK0PjE0pRbEb3QgQEZTZpyX+WMb/UU m+JS34PhTcd7paxfW5AswQ== 0000950144-04-004239.txt : 20040422 0000950144-04-004239.hdr.sgml : 20040422 20040422154859 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950144-04-004239 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20040422 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20040422 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CRAWFORD & CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000025475 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: INSURANCE AGENTS BROKERS & SERVICES [6411] IRS NUMBER: 580506554 STATE OF INCORPORATION: GA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-10356 FILM NUMBER: 04748226 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5620 GLENRIDGE DR NE CITY: ATLANTA STATE: GA ZIP: 30342 BUSINESS PHONE: 4042560830 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5620 GLENRIDE DR CITY: ATLANTA STATE: GA ZIP: 30342 8-K 1 g88676e8vk.txt CRAWFORD & COMPANY 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): April 22, 2004 --------------- CRAWFORD & COMPANY ------------------------------------ (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) GEORGIA ------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-10356 58-0506554 ---------------------- ----------------------------------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 5620 Glenridge Drive, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30342 -------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (404) 256-0830 ------------------------ (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ITEM 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure On April 22, 2004, Crawford & Company issued a press release announcing the resignation of Grover L. Davis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and the appointment of Marshall G. Long as interim Chief Executive Officer and Jesse C. Crawford as interim Chairman. A copy of the press release is attached as exhibit 99.1. ITEM 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release dated April 22, 2004 2 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. CRAWFORD & COMPANY (Registrant) By: /s/ PETER J. RESCIGNO ---------------------------------- Peter J. Rescigno, Vice President General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Dated: April 22, 2004 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Number Description - ------ --------------- 99.1 Press Release dated April 22, 2004 EX-99.1 3 g88676exv99w1.txt EX-99.1 PRESS RELEASE EXHIBIT 99.1 CRDA CRDB LISTED LISTED NYSE NYSE [CRAWFORD LOGO] [PRESS RELEASE] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: April 22, 2004 From: John F. Giblin Chief Financial Officer - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CRAWFORD & COMPANY ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION OF GROVER L. DAVIS AS CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Crawford & Company announced today that its board of directors has accepted the resignation of Grover L. Davis as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The board named Marshall G. Long as interim Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Long currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Claims Management Services and has been a member of the Crawford team for over 40 years. The board named Jesse C. Crawford as interim Chairman of the Board. Mr. Crawford said, "The board has accepted Grover Davis's decision to resign and expresses its gratitude for the many contributions that he has made to Crawford over his 27 years of great service. We wish Grover well in his future endeavors. The board will move quickly to name a new CEO. During this transition period, we will make sure that the company is well positioned for the benefit of customers, investors and employees, both now and for the long term." Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Crawford & Company (www.crawfordandcompany.com) is the world's largest independent provider of claims management solutions to insurance companies and self-insured entities, with a global network of more than 700 offices in 67 countries. Major service lines include workers' compensation claims administration and healthcare management services, property and casualty claims management, class action services and risk management information services. The Company's shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbols CRDA and CRDB. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS PRESS RELEASE, PLEASE CALL JOHN GIBLIN AT (404) 847-4571. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----