-----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, PXa4iDMPK9XhzdYMb2BljtZP1vTpyTQNktKNqPbi7DR7bw26EqzZvjXdXB6nC/K9 czMR/NqvjMdWUbSiJExASA== 0000950150-96-001087.txt : 19961004 0000950150-96-001087.hdr.sgml : 19961004 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950150-96-001087 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19961001 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 19961003 SROS: NASD 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: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-12163 FILM NUMBER: 96639007 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 DATED OCTOBER 1, 1996 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) October 1, 1996 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 4 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 October 1, 1996 Exhibit 99-2 The Loewen Group Inc. Press Release dated October 1, 1996 Exhibit 99-3 The Loewen Group Inc. Press Release dated October 2, 1996 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: October 2, 1996 THE LOEWEN GROUP INC. Peter S. Hyndman By:____________________________________ Name: Peter S. Hyndman Title: Corporate Secretary 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Number Exhibit 99-1 The Loewen Group Inc. Press Release dated October 1, 1996 99-2 The Loewen Group Inc. Press Release dated October 1, 1996 99-3 The Loewen Group Inc. Press Release dated October 2, 1996 EX-99.1 2 PRESS RELEASE DATED OCTOBER 1, 1996 1 EXHIBIT 99.1 Stock Symbols: Investor Contacts: Nasdaq: LWNG Paul Wagler, Senior Vice President, Finance TSE: LWN Dwight Hawes, Vice President, Finance ME: LWN The Loewen Group Inc. Tel: (800) 347-7010 Media Contacts: Dave Laundy, Vice President, Communications The Loewen Group Inc. Tel: (604) 293-7857 Thomas C. Franco Broadgate Consultants, Inc. Tel: (212) 229-2222 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FTC SEEKS INFORMATION FROM LOEWEN GROUP IN CONNECTION WITH PROBE OF SERVICE CORPORATION PROPOSAL ____________________________________________________ VANCOUVER, October 1, 1996 -- The Loewen Group Inc. announced today that its attorneys have been contacted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in connection with an investigation of the proposed acquisition of Loewen Group by Service Corporation International (SCI). According to the Company, the FTC has requested data on all of the Loewen Group's funeral homes and cemeteries, including all properties in which the Company has a financial interest. The Company also noted that the FTC's request includes detailed information about regional market overlap between Loewen Group and SCI properties, including any properties in which either company has a financial interest. ### EX-99.2 3 PRESS RELEASE DATED OCTOBER 1, 1996 1 EXHIBIT 99.2 Stock Symbols: Investor Contacts: Nasdaq: LWNG Paul Wagler, Senior Vice President, Finance TSE: LWN Dwight Hawes, Vice President, Finance ME: LWN The Loewen Group Inc. Tel: (800) 347-7010 Media Contacts: Dave Laundy, Vice President, Communications The Loewen Group Inc. Tel: (604) 293-7857 Thomas C. Franco James O'Brien Broadgate Consultants, Inc. Tel: (212) 229-2222 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOEWEN ANNOUNCES NYSE LISTING TO BE EFFECTIVE TOMORROW ____________________________________________________ VANCOUVER, October 1, 1996 -- The Loewen Group Inc. announced that effective tomorrow its common shares will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the stock symbol LWN. Loewen will be one of only 52 Canadian companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Loewen common shares also trade on The Toronto Stock Exchange and the Montreal Exchange in Canada. "Trading on the New York Stock Exchange should provide greater visibility, liquidity and market efficiency to the institutions and individuals who have invested in Loewen's future," said Ray Loewen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We believe that The Loewen Group has a reputation for excellence and fair dealing in our industry -- qualities we share with the New York Stock Exchange -- we are pleased to be associated with one of the great names in the U.S. financial community." The Loewen Group Inc. listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange in 1987 and began expanding into the U.S. that same year and listed on The Nasdaq National Market in 1990. During the past 10 years, revenues increased from approximately $14 million in 1986 to $600 million in 1995. For the past five years, Loewen has generated a compounded annual revenue growth rate in excess of 40 percent per annum. More than 90 percent of the Company's revenue is 2 generated in the United States. The Company is continuing its aggressive acquisition program with the recent announcement of US$100 million of activity in the last three weeks, including the agreement to acquire CMS West, a western Pennsylvania-based provider of funeral and cemetery services. Year-to-date, Loewen has signed or completed approximately 196 acquisitions aggregating over approximately US$715 million in transaction value, excluding its innovative investments with Blackstone Capital Partners in Prime Succession Inc. and in Rose Hills Memorial Park, which have transaction values of approximately US$295 million and US$240 million, respectively. With offices in Vancouver, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia, The Loewen Group employs over 13,000 people. ### EX-99.3 4 PRESS RELEASE DATED OCTOBER 2, 1996 1 EXHIBIT 99.3 Stock Symbols: Investor Contacts: NYSE: LWN Paul Wagler, Senior Vice President, Finance TSE: LWN Dwight Hawes, Vice President, Finance ME: LWN The Loewen Group Inc. Tel: (800) 347-7010 Media Contacts: Dave Laundy, Vice President, Communications The Loewen Group Inc. Tel: (604) 293-7857 Thomas C. Franco Broadgate Consultants, Inc. Tel: (212) 229-2222 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOEWEN GROUP BOARD TO REVIEW SERVICE CORPORATION ANNOUNCEMENT ____________________________________________________ VANCOUVER, October 2, 1996 -- The Loewen Group Inc. (NYSE: LWN) announced today that the Loewen Board of Directors will review Service Corporation International's (SCI) October 2 announcement concerning an exchange offer and will respond in due course. The Company also said that it has asked its legal and financial advisors to review SCI's announcement in light of the regulatory, industry and financial issues raised by SCI's announcement. ### -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----