-----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, P2WqnVoawr+s2j4WClo6+rEqZwe8xARd6cHLNojQPickcpRYt1UPIFE9VRj97qEu KesjC40RbNBg39hwlIwqXA== 0000891020-98-000857.txt : 19980520 0000891020-98-000857.hdr.sgml : 19980520 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000891020-98-000857 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19980515 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 19980519 SROS: NYSE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: LOEWEN GROUP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000845577 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-PERSONAL SERVICES [7200] IRS NUMBER: 980121376 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-12163 FILM NUMBER: 98627867 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4126 NORLAND AVE CITY: BURNABY BC CANADA V5 STATE: A1 ZIP: V5G 3S8 BUSINESS PHONE: 6042999321 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4126 NORLAND AVE STREET 2: BRITISH COLUMIA CITY: BURNABY V5G 3S8 STATE: A1 8-K 1 FORM 8-K 1 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) May 14, 1998 THE LOEWEN GROUP INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) British Columbia, Canada 0-18429 98-0121376 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer incorporation) Identification No.) 4126 Norland Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia V5G 3S8 (Address of principal executive offices) (zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code 604-299-9321 N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Exhibit Index is on page 3 Page 1 of 5 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. Pursuant to Form 8-K, General Instructions F, registrant hereby incorporates by reference the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- Exhibit 99-1 The Loewen Group Inc. Press Release dated May 14, 1998 Exhibit 99-2 The Loewen Group Inc. Press Release dated May 15, 1998
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. Dated: May 15, 1998 THE LOEWEN GROUP INC. By: /s/ PETER S. HYNDMAN ------------------------------------ Name: Peter S. Hyndman Title: Corporate Secretary 3 EXHIBIT INDEX
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EX-99.1 2 PRESS RELEASE DATED MAY 14, 1998 1 THE LOEWEN GROUP INC. (NYSE, TSE, ME: LWN) NEWS Investor contacts: Media Contact: Chris Hunter, Director, Investor Relations Dave Laundy, Vice President The Loewen Group Inc. Corp. Communications Tel: (800) 347-7010 Tel: (604) 293-7857 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOEWEN GROUP ANNOUNCES CASH DIVIDENDS ON COMMON AND PREFERRED SHARES VANCOUVER, BC, May 14, 1998 -- The Loewen Group Inc. announced today that a cash dividend of US $0.10 per share on the Company's Common shares has been declared payable on July 2, 1998. For Canadian shareholders, the dividend will be paid in Canadian funds converted at the Bank of Canada noon exchange rate on June 18, 1998. It is expected that the Common shares will begin trading ex-dividend on June 16, 1998. The Company also announced today that the scheduled quarterly cash dividend of Cdn $0.375 per share on the Company's 6% Cumulative Redeemable Convertible First Preferred Shares, Series C has been declared payable on July 2, 1998 to shareholders of record on June 23, 1998. It is expected that the preferred shares will begin trading ex-dividend on June 19, 1998. With corporate offices in Vancouver and Philadelphia, The Loewen Group Inc. is the second largest and fastest growing funeral home and cemetery operator in North America in terms of revenues and assets. The Company employs approximately 16,000 people and owns or operates more than 1,100 funeral homes, over 500 cemeteries in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Over 90 per cent of the Company's revenue is derived from the United States. The Loewen Group's website is located at http://www.loewengroup.com - 30 EX-99.2 3 PRESS RELEASE DATED MAY 15, 1998 1 THE LOEWEN GROUP INC. (NYSE, TSE, ME: LWN) NEWS Investor contacts: Media Contact: Chris Hunter, Director, Investor Relations Dave Laundy, Vice President The Loewen Group Inc. Corp. Communications Tel: (800) 347-7010 Tel: (604) 293-7857 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOEWEN GROUP ANNOUNCES PLANNED US $400 MILLION DEBT PRIVATE PLACEMENT VANCOUVER, BC, May 15, 1998 -- The Loewen Group Inc. announced today that Loewen Group International, Inc. plans to privately place with a group of underwriters approximately US$400 million in senior guaranteed notes. The senior notes will be guaranteed by The Loewen Group Inc., and will be offered to qualified institutional buyers and institutional accredited investors in the United States and Canada. The senior notes initially will be secured and will rank equally in right of payment with other senior indebtedness of The Loewen Group Inc. and Loewen Group International Inc. Net proceeds from the private placement will be used to repay existing indebtedness. The senior notes will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration under federal and applicable state securities laws or an available exemption from such registration requirements. The Loewen Group is North America's second largest and fastest growing funeral home and cemetery operator in terms of revenues and assets. The company owns or operates more than 1,100 funeral and 500 cemeteries in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Over 90% of the company's revenue is derived from the United States. The Loewen Group's website is located at http://www.loewengroup.com - 30 - -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----