-----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, Vq8DTz5lZb896L66oW4f/rQzrVDKvFWiWfT6duSVHU84JRLLupo5XpHaUl2FIeRS YADUXkrq/wD9roh/YH7fkg== 0000914039-02-000173.txt : 20020423 0000914039-02-000173.hdr.sgml : 20020423 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000914039-02-000173 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020423 ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in registrant's certifying accountant ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20020423 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP INC/DE CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000874766 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: INSURANCE AGENTS BROKERS & SERVICES [6411] IRS NUMBER: 133317783 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-13958 FILM NUMBER: 02618684 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: HARTFORD PLZ CITY: HARTFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06115 BUSINESS PHONE: 8605475000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: HARTFORD PLAZA T-15 CITY: HARTFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06115 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ITT HARTFORD GROUP INC /DE DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930328 8-K 1 y59802e8-k.txt FORM 8-K 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 23, 2002
THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. ------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-19277 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission of Incorporation) File Number) 13-3317783 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Hartford Plaza Hartford, Connecticut (Address of principal executive offices of registrant) 06115-1900 Zip Code (860) 547-5000 Registrant's telephone number Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountants. On April 18, 2002, the Board of Directors of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (the "Company") engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP ("Deloitte") as the Company's independent auditors for the fiscal year 2002. Deloitte will commence its engagement with the review of the Company's financial statements for the second quarter of 2002. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Financial Statement of Businesses acquired. Not applicable. (b) Pro forma financial information. Not applicable. (c) The following are filed as exhibits to this Current Report: Exhibit Number Description - ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated April 18, 2002. SIGNATURE 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. THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. Date: April 23, 2002 By: /s/ Neal S. Wolin ------------------------- Name: Neal S. Wolin Title: Executive Vice President and General Counsel 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description - ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated April 18, 2002. EX-99.1 3 y59802ex99-1.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 [The Hartford LOGO] NEWS RELEASE Hartford Plaza - Hartford, CT 06115 Date: April 18, 2002 For Release: Upon Receipt Contact: MEDIA INVESTORS Cynthia Michener Joyce Willis Stuart Carlisle 860/547-5624 860/547-4951 860/547-8418 cynthia.michener@thehartford.com jwillis@thehartford.com stuart.carlisle@thehartford.com -------------------------------- ----------------------- -------------------------------
THE HARTFORD SELECTS DELOITTE & TOUCHE AS AUDITOR HARTFORD, CONN. -- The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors appointed Deloitte & Touche LLP as its independent accountant for fiscal year 2002 following the completion of a thorough due diligence process. The Hartford initiated a "Request for Proposal" (RFP) selection process in February as disclosed in its proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The RFP process was conducted under the direction of The Hartford's audit committee of the Board of Directors. Deloitte & Touche will commence its engagement with the review of The Hartford's financial statements for the second quarter of 2002. Deloitte & Touche's audit of the company's full 2002 results will include financial results for the first quarter. The Hartford (NYSE: HIG) is one of the nation's largest investment and insurance companies, with 2001 revenues of $15.1 billion. As of Dec. 31, 2001, The Hartford had assets of $181.2 billion and shareholders' equity of $9.0 billion. The company is a leading provider of investment products, life insurance and group benefits; automobile and homeowners products; business property and casualty insurance; and reinsurance. The Hartford's Internet address is www.thehartford.com. # # # Certain statements made in this release should be considered forward looking information as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Hartford cautions investors that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ materially. Investors are directed to consider the risks and uncertainties in our business that may affect future performance and that are discussed in readily available documents, including the company's annual report and other documents filed by The Hartford with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These uncertainties include the possibility of general economic and business conditions that are less favorable than anticipated, changes in interest rates or the stock markets, stronger than anticipated competitive activity, and more frequent or severe natural catastrophes than anticipated. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----