SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 29, 1997
CROP GROWERS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-23830 81-0491497
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
10895 LOWELL, SUITE 300
OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS 66210
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
(913) 338-7800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
ITEM 5: OTHER EVENTS
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On May 29, 1997, Fireman's Fund Insurance Company ("Fireman's Fund")
received the final state insurance regulatory approvals necessary to purchase up
to 100% of Crop Growers common stock and on May 30, 1997, Fireman's Fund
completed the purchase of 1,827,477 shares of Crop Growers common stock held by
certain former executives of Crop Growers. Following approval from Crop Growers'
stockholders, Fireman's Fund is expected to purchase the remainder of Crop
Growers' outstanding common shares for $10.25 in cash. The acquisition is
expected to close this summer.
ITEM 7: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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(c) Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99(1) Press Release dated June 2, 1997
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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.
Crop Growers Corporation
By: /s/David E. Hill
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David E. Hill
Chief Financial Officer
Date: June 6, 1997
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Exhibit Index
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99(1) Press Release dated June 2, 1997 5
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