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): | July 29, 2005 |
Max Re Capital Ltd.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Bermuda | 000-33047 | Not Applicable |
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction | _____________ (Commission | ______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
Max Re House, 2 Front Street, Hamilton, Bermuda | HM 11 | |
_________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices) | ___________ (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (441) 296-8800 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On July 29, 2005, the Registrant issued a news release announcing the declaration by the Board of Directors of a dividend of $0.05 per common share. The news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
On July 29, 2005, the Registrant issued a news release announcing the approval of an additional $25 million to the Registrant's share repurchase authorization. The news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 News Release of Max Re Capital Ltd., dated July 29, 2005
99.2 News Release of Max Re Capital Ltd., dated July 29, 2005
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.
Max Re Capital Ltd. | ||||
August 2, 2005 | By: | Robert J. Cooney | ||
Name: Robert J. Cooney | ||||
Title: President & Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | News Release of Max Re Capital Ltd., dated July 29, 2005. | |
99.2 | News Release of Max Re Capital Ltd., dated July 29, 2005. |