UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): February 17, 2016
PartnerRe Ltd.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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| | Bermuda | |
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| 001-14536 | | Not Applicable |
| (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| Wellesley House, 90 Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke, Bermuda | | HM 08 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (441) 292-0888 |
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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:
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| ☐ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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| ☐ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On February 17, 2016, PartnerRe Ltd. (“PartnerRe”) issued a press release regarding the treatment of PartnerRe's outstanding preferred shares in the previously announced acquisition of PartnerRe by EXOR S.p.A.
A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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| Exhibit No | Description |
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated February 17, 2016 |
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.
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| | | PartnerRe Ltd. (Registrant) |
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| Date: | February 17, 2016 | | By: | /s/ Marc Wetherhill |
| | | | | Name: | Marc Wetherhill |
| | | | | Title: | Chief Legal Counsel |
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Exhibit Index
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| Exhibit No | Description |
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| 99.1 |
| Press Release dated February 17, 2016 |
