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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
JUNE 27, 2000
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
DELAWARE 0-19277 1-3317783
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(State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification
jurisdiction of Number)
incorporation)
HARTFORD PLAZA
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06115
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(860) 547-5000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
Current Report on Form 8-K
Item 5. Other Events.
On June 27, 2000, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (the
"Company") issued a press release announcing that the merger of HLI
Acquisition, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, with and into
Hartford Life, Inc. ("Hartford Life"), had been completed as of June 27, 2000.
The holders of shares of Hartford Life Class A Common Stock will receive
$50.50 in cash in exchange for their shares. A copy of the press release is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.01 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
99.01 Press Release of The Hartford Financial Services
Group Inc. dated June 27, 2000.
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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.
Dated: June 27, 2000
THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL
SERVICES GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ Michael O'Halloran
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Name: Michael O'Halloran
Title: Senior Vice President and
Director of Corporate Law
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Exhibit 99.01
HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. [LOGO]
THE HARTFORD COMPLETES MERGER
OF HARTFORD LIFE
HARTFORD, Conn. - The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE: HIG) today
announced the completion of the merger of Hartford Life, Inc. (NYSE: HLI). As
a result of the merger, Hartford Life is now a wholly owned subsidiary of The
Hartford and will constitute its Worldwide Life operations.
All Hartford Life stockholders (other than The Hartford and its
subsidiaries) whose shares of Hartford Life Class A Common Stock were not
purchased in the tender offer will receive the same $50.50 per share in cash.
Hartford Life stockholders who did not tender their shares will receive
materials advising them of the merger and payment process shortly.
The Hartford is one of the nation's largest insurance and financial
services companies, with 1999 revenues of $13.5 billion. As of March 31, 2000,
The Hartford had assets of $172.4 billion and shareholders' equity of $5.7
billion. The company is a leading provider of investment products, life
insurance and employee benefits; automobile and homeowners products;
commercial property and casualty insurance; and reinsurance.
The Hartford's Internet address is http://www.thehartford.com.
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