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)January 20, 2005
THE PROGRESSIVE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Ohio | | 1-9518 | | 34-0963169 |
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| | 6300 Wilson Mills Road, Mayfield Village, Ohio | 44143 | |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code440-461-5000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 20, 2005, The Progressive Corporation and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) issued a News Release containing financial results of the Company for the month, quarter and year-to-date periods ended December 2004 (the “News Release”). A copy of the News Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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| | See exhibit index on page 4. |
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: January 20, 2005
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| | THE PROGRESSIVE CORPORATION
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| | By : /s/ Jeffrey W. Basch | |
| | Name: | Jeffrey W. Basch | |
| | Title: | Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer | |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit No. Under Reg. | | Form 8-K Exhibit | | |
| S-K Item 601 | | No. | | Description |
| 99 | | | 99 | | | News Release dated January 20, 2005, containing financial results of The Progressive Corporation and Subsidiaries for the month, quarter and year-to-date periods ended December 2004 |
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