-----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, ICtQlNeibv3YRFCPsptG3+ibELHsl8EuWdKfduPRMlkNJUaDOZOh0juislNxsyUF kauYJ59aBcqI8D9nf/Vcog== 0000891020-99-000057.txt : 19990120 0000891020-99-000057.hdr.sgml : 19990120 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000891020-99-000057 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19990115 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 19990119 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: 99507522 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 FOR PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 15,1999 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) January 14, 1999 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 Identification No.) incorporation)
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 6 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 January 14, 1999 Exhibit 99-2 The Loewen Group Inc. Press Release dated January 14, 1999 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: January 15, 1999 THE LOEWEN GROUP INC. By: /s/ BRADLEY D. STAM ------------------------------- Name:Bradley D. Stam Title: Senior Vice President, Law 3 EXHIBIT INDEX
Sequential Number Exhibit Page Number - ------ ------- ----------- 99-1 The Loewen Group Inc. 4 Press Release dated January 14, 1999 99-2 The Loewen Group Inc. 6 Press Release dated January 14, 1999
EX-99.1 2 PRESS RELEASE-LOEWEN GROUP CONFIRMS ASSET SALES 1 THE LOEWEN GROUP INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (NYSE, TSE, ME: LWN) NEWS Contact: Thomas C. Franco Broadgate Consultants, Inc. Tel: (212) 232-2222 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOEWEN GROUP CONFIRMS ASSET SALES ARE AMONG STRATEGIC OPTIONS UNDER CONSIDERATION TO MAXIMIZE SHAREHOLDER VALUE VANCOUVER, BC, January 14, 1999 -- In response to recent press reports, The Loewen Group Inc. (NYSE, TSE, ME: LWN) today confirmed that, among the options being considered under its previously-announced process for maximizing shareholder value, is the possible sale of a portion of its funeral home and cemetery assets. Certain parties who have expressed an interest in acquiring Loewen properties have been visiting the Company's data room. The shareholder maximization process is being carried out under the direction of the Special Committee of the Company's Board of Directors. The Company emphasized that no decision has been made as to which assets, if any, will be sold, nor has any decision been made as to the amount of assets that might be divested. The Loewen Group Inc. is the second largest funeral home and cemetery operator in North America. The Company employs approximately 16,000 people and owns or operates more than 1,100 funeral homes and over 500 cemeteries across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Over 90 percent of the 2 Company's revenue is derived from the United States. The Loewen Group's website is located at http://www.loewengroup.com # # # EX-99.2 3 PRESS RELEASE-LOEWEN GROUP TO APPEAL FL ACTION 1 THE LOEWEN GROUP INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (NYSE, TSE, ME: LWN) NEWS Contact: Thomas C. Franco Broadgate Consultants, Inc. Tel: (212) 232-2222 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOEWEN GROUP TO APPEAL FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION VANCOUVER, BC, January 14, 1999 - The Loewen Group Inc. (NYSE, TSE, ME: LWN) said today that it has been working diligently over the past 2 years to respond to the concerns of the Florida Department of Banking and Finance (DBF) relating to pre-need sales at 16 of its more than 100 funeral and cemetery businesses operating in that state. The company said that it does not believe the DBF administrative action announced earlier today is justified and that it will vigorously pursue an appeal to overturn the DBF order so that the company can resume pre - need funeral sales as soon as possible at the 16 affected locations. Today's order relates only to new pre-need funeral and cemetery sales at the affected locations and does not affect the ability to provide funeral and burial services at those locations. The Loewen Group Inc. is the second largest funeral home and cemetery operator in North America. The Company employs approximately 16,000 people and owns or operates more than 1,100 funeral homes and over 500 cemeteries across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Over 90 percent of the Company's revenue is derived from the United States. The Loewen Group's website is located at http://www.loewengroup.com # # # -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----