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)
August 8, 2007
THE COMMERCE GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Massachusetts | | 001-13672 | | 04-2599931 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
211 Main Street, Webster, Massachusetts 01570
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (508) 943-9000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below):
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The Commerce Group, Inc.
Form 8-K
August 10, 2007
Section 8. Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events
On August 8, 2007, The Commerce Group, Inc., (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing a comprehensive agreement with Commerce Banc Insurance Services of Cherry Hill, New Jersey in which they will explore partnership opportunities in various states and to resolve the trademark suit pending in Federal Court in Massachusetts.
A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Section 9. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated August 8, 2007
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.
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| | THE COMMERCE GROUP, INC.
August 10, 2007 |
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| | By: | /s/ Robert E. McKenna |
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Robert E. McKenna |
| | Treasurer and Chief Accounting Officer |
