As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2001
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): February 6, 2001
W. R. BERKLEY CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-7849 22-1867895
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
165 Mason Street, P.O. Box 2518, Greenwich, CT 06836-2518
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 629-3000
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Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events
On February 5, 2001, W. R. Berkley Corporation (the "Company") issued a
press release announcing its results of operations for the fourth quarter and
full year 2000. On February 6, 2001, the Company held a conference call (which
was webcasted) to discuss such results. A copy of the edited transcript of the
call is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by
reference. For a copy of the press release which includes the results of
operations discussed on the call, see Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Current
Report on Form 8-K dated February 5, 2001, previously filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
In addition, reference is made to Exhibit 99.2 attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, which describes certain risk factors that may
affect the Company's business, results of operations, prospects and financial
condition.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired:
None.
(b) Pro forma financial information:
None.
(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Edited Transcript of Conference Call held on February 6, 2001
99.2 Risk Factors
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.
W. R. BERKLEY CORPORATION
By: /s/ Ira S. Lederman
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Name: Ira S. Lederman
Title: Senior Vice President,
General Counsel-Insurance
Operations and Assistant
Secretary
Date: February 28, 2001
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit:
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99.1 Edited Transcript of Conference Call held on February 6, 2001
99.2 Risk Factors