-----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, KZClwrNRBj/VMrYVxUblBxVzfI0WFQE9t+M1QK4kAe0w92+ZylbtApVZQ9b1O5og Zx4lBLQRgEl6zzn5nmsyzA== 0000898430-01-501529.txt : 20010802 0000898430-01-501529.hdr.sgml : 20010802 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000898430-01-501529 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20010724 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20010801 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMWEST INSURANCE GROUP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000780118 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SURETY INSURANCE [6351] IRS NUMBER: 952672141 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-09580 FILM NUMBER: 1695323 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5230 LAS VIRGENES RD CITY: CALABASAS STATE: CA ZIP: 91302 BUSINESS PHONE: 8188712000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5230 LAS VIRGENES RD CITY: CALABASAS STATE: CA ZIP: 91302 8-K 1 d8k.txt FORM 8-K DATED JULY 24, 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): July 24, 2001 ------------- Amwest Insurance Group, Inc. ---------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-9580 95-2672141 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File number) Identification No.) 5230 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, 91302 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (818) 871-2000 -------------- This document contains a total of 4 pages. The exhibit index begins on Page 3. ITEM 5. Other Events On July 24, 2001, the Registrant filed a voluntary petition for protection under Chapter 11 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code. The petition was filed in the Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, Case #SV01-17081GM. Pursuant to Sections 1107(a) and 1108 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code, the Registrant is authorized to manage and operate its business as a debtor in possession. A copy of the Registrant's press release announcing the bankruptcy filing is attached as Exhibit 99-1 hereto. ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits The following are furnished as Exhibits to this report: 99-1 Press Release of Registrant dated July 24, 2001. SIGNATURES 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, thereunto duly authorized. AMWEST INSURANCE GROUP, INC. Dated: July 31, 2001 By: /s/ Charles L. Schultz ------------------------ Charles L. Schultz Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer INDEX OF EXHIBITS Exhibit Sequentially Number Description Numbered Page - ------ ----------- ------------- 99-1 Press Release of Registrant dated July 24, 2001. 4 EX-99.1 3 dex991.txt PRESS RELEASE OF REGISTRANT DATED JULY 24, 2001 Exhibit 99.1 Charles L. Schultz (213) 629-9222 AMWEST INSURANCE GROUP, INC. ANNOUNCES BANKRUPTCY FILING - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CALABASAS, CA - July 24, 2001 - Amwest Insurance Group, Inc. (AMEX:AMW; PCXE:AMW) today announced that it has commenced Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. The Company will be a debtor in possession, and in due course will file with the Bankruptcy Court a plan for the reorganization of its debts. The bankruptcy filing arose as a result of the June 8, 2001, takeover by the Director of Insurance of the State of Nebraska of the Company's principal operating subsidiary, Amwest Surety Insurance Company. Amwest Surety Insurance Company has been placed in liquidation by the Nebraska Director of Insurance. Certain statements contained in this news release regard matters that are not historical facts and are forward-looking statements. Because such forward- looking statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. # # # -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----