UNITED STATES
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): March 30, 2004
United Fire & Casualty Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Iowa | 2-39621 | 42-0644327 | ||
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File No.) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 118 Second Avenue, S.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa | 52407 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 319-399-5700
Item 5. Other Events.
On March 30, 2004, we issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. The press release relates to our announcement of the closing of our New Orleans Regional Office and the consolidation of the business with that of our regional office in Galveston, Texas. The consolidation is expected to have a positive financial impact for the company, most notably in the reduction of expenses. In addition, the consolidation is expected to result in improved communication, increased efficiency and greater control of operations.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (a) | Not applicable. |
| (b) | Not applicable. |
| (c) | Exhibits. |
The following exhibits are furnished herewith.
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release, dated March 30, 2004, announcing the closing of our New Orleans Regional Office and the consolidation of the business with that of our regional office in Galveston, Texas. |
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.
United Fire & Casualty Company |
(Registrant) |
April 2, 2004 |
(Date) |
/s/ John A. Rife |
John A. Rife, Chief Executive Officer |