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
8/12/04
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
SAFECO CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in Charter)
WASHINGTON | 1-6563 | 91-0742146 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
Safeco Plaza, Seattle, Washington | 98185 | |
(Address of principal executive officers) | (Zip Code) |
(206) 545-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events
On August 13, 2004, Safeco Corporation announced the completion of its tender offer for 8.072% Capital Securities due 2037 and that it decreased the amout of the tender offer for its 7.25% Senior Notes due 2012.
Exhibit 99.1 – | Press release “Safeco Completes Tender Offer for 8.072% Capital Securities Due 2037 and Decreases Amount of Tender Offer for 7.25% Senior Notes Due 2012” dated August 13, 2004. |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
SAFECO CORPORATION | ||
Registrant | ||
Dated: August 13, 2004 | /s/ Maurice S. Hebert | |
Maurice S. Hebert Vice President and Corporate Controller |